Proverbs

1 Every wise woman builds her house; but the foolish plucks it down with her hands.

חַכְמֹות נָשִׁים בָּנְתָה בֵיתָהּ וְאִוֶּלֶת בְּיָדֶיהָ תֶהֶרְסֶנּוּ׃

1 σοφαὶ γυναῖκες ᾠκοδόμησαν οἴκους, ἡ δὲ ἄφρων κατέσκαψεν ταῖς χερσὶν αὐτῆς.	1 σοφαὶ γυναῖκες ᾠκοδόμησαν οἴκους, ἡ δὲ ἄφρων κατέσκαψε ταῖς χερσὶν αὐτῆς.
1 Wise women build houses; but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.	1 Wise women build houses; but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.

2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh; but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

הֹולֵךְ בְּיָשְׁרֹו יְרֵא יְהוָה וּנְלֹוז דְּרָכָיו בֹּוזֵהוּ׃

2 ὁ πορευόμενος ὀρθῶς φοβεῖται τὸν κύριον, ὁ δὲ σκολιάζων ταῖς ὁδοῖς αὐτοῦ ἀτιμασθήσεται.	2 ὁ πορευόμενος ὀρθῶς φοβεῖται τὸν Κύριον, ὁ δὲ σκολιάζων ταῖς ὁδοῖς αὐτοῦ ἀτιμασθήσεται.
2 He who walks uprightly fears the Lord; but he who is perverse in his ways shall be dishonoured.	2 He who walks uprightly fears the Lord; but he who is perverse in his ways shall be dishonoured.

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

בְּפִי ־ אֱוִיל חֹטֶר גַּאֲוָה וְשִׂפְתֵי חֲכָמִים תִּשְׁמוּרֵם׃

3 ἐκ στόματος ἀφρόνων βακτηρία ὕβρεως, χείλη δὲ σοφῶν φυλάσσει αὐτούς.	3 ἐκ στόματος ἀφρόνων βακτηρία ὕβρεως, χείλη δὲ σοφῶν φυλάσσει αὐτούς.
3 Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.	3 Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

בְּאֵין אֲלָפִים אֵבוּס בָּר וְרָב ־ תְּבוּאֹות בְּכֹחַ שֹׁור׃

4 οὗ μή εἰσιν βόες φάτναι καθαραί· οὗ δὲ πολλὰ γενήματα φανερὰ βοὸς ἰσχύς.	4 οὗ μή εἰσι βόες, φάτναι καθαραί· οὗ δὲ πολλὰ γεννήματα, φανερὰ βοὸς ἰσχύς.
4 Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; but where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.	4 Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; but where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.

5 A faithful witness won’t lie; but a false witness will utter lies.

עֵד אֱמוּנִים לֹא יְכַזֵּב וְיָפִיחַ כְּזָבִים עֵד שָׁקֶר׃

5 μάρτυς πιστὸς οὐ ψεύδεται, ἐκκαίει δὲ ψεύδη μάρτυς ἄδικος.	5 μάρτυς πιστὸς οὐ ψεύδεται, ἐκκαίει δὲ ψευδῆ μάρτυς ἄδικος.
5 A faithful witness doesn’t lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.	5 A faithful witness doesn’t lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.

6 A scorner seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it; but knowledge is easy to him who understands.

בִּקֶּשׁ ־ לֵץ חָכְמָה וָאָיִן וְדַעַת לְנָבֹון נָקָל׃

6 ζητήσεις σοφίαν παρὰ κακοῖς καὶ οὐχ εὑρήσεις, αἴσθησις δὲ παρὰ φρονίμοις εὐχερής.	6 ζητήσεις σοφίαν παρὰ κακοῖς καὶ οὐχ εὑρήσεις, αἴσθησις δὲ παρὰ φρονίμοις εὐχερής.
6 You shall seek wisdom with bad men, and shall not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.	6 You shall seek wisdom with bad men, and shall not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when you don’t perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

לֵךְ מִנֶּגֶד לְאִישׁ כְּסִיל וּבַל ־ יָדַעְתָּ שִׂפְתֵי ־ דָעַת׃

7 πάντα ἐναντία ἀνδρὶ ἄφρονι, ὅπλα δὲ αἰσθήσεως χείλη σοφά.	7 πάντας ἐναντία ἀνδρὶ ἄφρονι, ὅπλα δὲ αἰσθήσεως χείλη σοφά.
7 All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.	7 All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; but the folly of fools is deceit.

חָכְמַת עָרוּם הָבִין דַּרְכֹּו וְאִוֶּלֶת כְּסִילִים מִרְמָה׃

8 σοφία πανούργων ἐπιγνώσεται τὰς ὁδοὺς αὐτῶν, ἄνοια δὲ ἀφρόνων ἐν πλάνῃ.	8 σοφία πανούργων ἐπιγνώσεται τὰς ὁδοὺς αὐτῶν, ἄνοια δὲ ἀφρόνων ἐν πλάνῃ.
8 The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.	8 The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.

9 Fools make a mock at sin; but among the righteous there is favour.

אֱוִלִים יָלִיץ אָשָׁם וּבֵין יְשָׁרִים רָצֹון׃

9 οἰκίαι παρανόμων ὀφειλήσουσιν καθαρισμόν, οἰκίαι δὲ δικαίων δεκταί.	9 οἰκίαι παρανόμων ὀφειλήσουσι καθαρισμόν, οἰκίαι δὲ δικαίων δεκταί.
9 The houses of transgressors will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.	9 The houses of transgressors will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.

10 The heart knows his own bitterness; and a stranger doesn’t intermeddle with his joy.

לֵב יֹודֵעַ מָרַּת נַפְשֹׁו וּבְשִׂמְחָתֹו לֹא ־ יִתְעָרַב זָר׃

10 καρδία ἀνδρὸς αἰσθητική λυπηρὰ ψυχὴ αὐτοῦ· ὅταν δὲ εὐφραίνηται, οὐκ ἐπιμείγνυται ὕβρει.	10 καρδία ἀνδρὸς αἰσθητική, λυπηρὰ ψυχὴ αὐτοῦ· ὅταν δὲ εὐφραίνηται, οὐκ ἐπιμίγνυται ὕβρει.
10 If a man’s mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.	10 If a man’s mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

בֵּית רְשָׁעִים יִשָּׁמֵד וְאֹהֶל יְשָׁרִים יַפְרִיחַ׃

11 οἰκίαι ἀσεβῶν ἀφανισθήσονται, σκηναὶ δὲ κατορθούντων στήσονται.	11 οἰκίαι ἀσεβῶν ἀφανισθήσονται, σκηναὶ δὲ κατορθούντων στήσονται.
11 The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tents of those who walk uprightly shall stand.	11 The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tents of those who walk uprightly shall stand.

12 There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end of it are the ways of death.

יֵשׁ דֶּרֶךְ יָשָׁר לִפְנֵי ־ אִישׁ וְאַחֲרִיתָהּ דַּרְכֵי ־ מָוֶת׃

12 ἔστιν ὁδὸς ἣ δοκεῖ ὀρθὴ εἶναι παρὰ ἀνθρώποις, τὰ δὲ τελευταῖα αὐτῆς ἔρχεται εἰς πυθμένα ᾅδου.	12 ἔστιν ὁδός, ἣ δοκεῖ παρὰ ἀνθρώποις ὀρθὴ εἶναι, τὰ δὲ τελευταῖα αὐτῆς ἔρχεται εἰς πυθμένα ᾅδου.
12 There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it reach to the depths of hell.	12 There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it reach to the depths of hell.

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

גַּם ־ בִּשְׂחֹוק יִכְאַב ־ לֵב וְאַחֲרִיתָהּ שִׂמְחָה תוּגָה׃

13 ἐν εὐφροσύναις οὐ προσμείγνυται λύπη, τελευταία δὲ χαρὰ εἰς πένθος ἔρχεται.	13 ἐν εὐφροσύναις οὐ προσμίγνυται λύπη, τελευταῖα δὲ χαρὰ εἰς πένθος ἔρχεται.
13 Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.	13 Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

מִדְּרָכָיו יִשְׂבַּע סוּג לֵב וּמֵעָלָיו אִישׁ טֹוב׃

14 τῶν ἑαυτοῦ ὁδῶν πλησθήσεται θρασυκάρδιος, ἀπὸ δὲ τῶν διανοημάτων αὐτοῦ ἀνὴρ ἀγαθός.	14 τῶν ἑαυτοῦ ὁδῶν πλησθήσεται θρασυκάρδιος, ἀπὸ δὲ τῶν διανοημάτων αὐτοῦ ἀνὴρ ἀγαθός.
14 A stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.	14 A stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.

15 The simple believes every word; but the prudent man looks well to his going.

פֶּתִי יַאֲמִין לְכָל ־ דָּבָר וְעָרוּם יָבִין לַאֲשֻׁרֹו׃

15 ἄκακος πιστεύει παντὶ λόγῳ, πανοῦργος δὲ ἔρχεται εἰς μετάνοιαν.	15 ἄκακος πιστεύει παντὶ λόγῳ, πανοῦργος δὲ ἔρχεται εἰς μετάνοιαν.
15 The naïve believes every word; but the clever man comes into repentance.	15 The naïve believes every word; but the clever man comes into repentance.

16 A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool rages, and is confident.

חָכָם יָרֵא וְסָר מֵרָע וּכְסִיל מִתְעַבֵּר וּבֹוטֵחַ׃

16 σοφὸς φοβηθεὶς ἐξέκλινεν ἀπὸ κακοῦ, ὁ δὲ ἄφρων ἑαυτῷ πεποιθὼς μείγνυται ἀνόμῳ.	16 σοφὸς φοβηθεὶς ἐξέκλινεν ἀπὸ κακοῦ, ὁ δὲ ἄφρων ἑαυτῷ πεποιθὼς μίγνυται ἀνόμῳ.
16 A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.	16 A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

17 He who is soon angry deals foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.

קְצַר ־ אַפַּיִם יַעֲשֶׂה אִוֶּלֶת וְאִישׁ מְזִמֹּות יִשָּׂנֵא׃

17 ὀξύθυμος πράσσει μετὰ ἀβουλίας, ἀνὴρ δὲ φρόνιμος πολλὰ ὑποφέρει.	17 ὀξύθυμος πράσσει μετὰ ἀβουλίας, ἀνὴρ δὲ φρόνιμος πολλὰ ὑποφέρει.
17 A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.	17 A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

18 The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

נָחֲלוּ פְתָאיִם אִוֶּלֶת וַעֲרוּמִים יַכְתִּרוּ דָעַת׃

18 μεριοῦνται ἄφρονες κακίαν, οἱ δὲ πανοῦργοι κρατήσουσιν αἰσθήσεως.	18 μεριοῦνται ἄφρονες κακίαν, οἱ δὲ πανοῦργοι κρατήσουσιν αἰσθήσεως.
18 Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.	18 Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

שַׁחוּ רָעִים לִפְנֵי טֹובִים וּרְשָׁעִים עַל ־ שַׁעֲרֵי צַדִּיק׃

19 ὀλισθήσουσιν κακοὶ ἔναντι ἀγαθῶν, καὶ ἀσεβεῖς θεραπεύσουσιν θύρας δικαίων.	19 ὀλισθήσουσι κακοὶ ἔναντι ἀγαθῶν, καὶ ἀσεβεῖς θεραπεύσουσι θύρας δικαίων.
19 Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.	19 Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich has many friends.

גַּם ־ לְרֵעֵהוּ יִשָּׂנֵא רָשׁ וְאֹהֲבֵי עָשִׁיר רַבִּים׃

20 φίλοι μισήσουσιν φίλους πτωχούς, φίλοι δὲ πλουσίων πολλοί.	20 φίλοι μισήσουσι φίλους πτωχούς, φίλοι δὲ πλουσίων πολλοί.
20 Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.	20 Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.

21 He who despises his neighbour sins; but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

בָּז ־ לְרֵעֵהוּ חֹוטֵא וּמְחֹונֵן עֲנָיִים אַשְׁרָיו׃

21 ὁ ἀτιμάζων πένητας ἁμαρτάνει, ἐλεῶν δὲ πτωχοὺς μακαριστός.	21 ὁ ἀτιμάζων πένητας ἁμαρτάνει, ἐλεῶν δὲ πτωχοὺς μακαριστός.
21 He who dishonours the needy sins; but he who has pity on the poor is most blessed.	21 He who dishonours the needy sins; but he who has pity on the poor is most blessed.

22 Don’t they err who devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to those who devise good.

הֲלֹוא ־ יִתְעוּ חֹרְשֵׁי רָע וְחֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת חֹרְשֵׁי טֹוב׃

22 πλανώμενοι τεκταίνουσι κακά, ἔλεον δὲ καὶ ἀλήθειαν τεκταίνουσιν ἀγαθοί. οὐκ ἐπίστανται ἔλεον καὶ πίστιν τέκτονες κακῶν, ἐλεημοσύναι δὲ καὶ πίστεις παρὰ τέκτοσιν ἀγαθοῖς.	22 πλανώμενοι τεκταίνουσι κακά, ἔλεον δὲ καὶ ἀλήθειαν τεκταίνουσιν ἀγαθοί. οὐκ ἐπίστανται ἔλεον καὶ πίστιν τέκτονες κακῶν, ἐλεημοσύναι δὲ καὶ πίστεις παρὰ τέκτοσιν ἀγαθοῖς.
22 They who go astray devise evils; but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil don’t understand mercy and truth; but mercy and faithfullness are with the framers of good.	22 They who go astray devise evils; but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil don’t understand mercy and truth; but mercy and faithfullness are with the framers of good.

23 In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tends only to penury.

בְּכָל ־ עֶצֶב יִהְיֶה מֹותָר וּדְבַר ־ שְׂפָתַיִם אַךְ ־ לְמַחְסֹור׃

23 ἐν παντὶ μεριμνῶντι ἔνεστιν περισσόν, ὁ δὲ ἡδὺς καὶ ἀνάλγητος ἐν ἐνδείᾳ ἔσται.	23 ἐν παντὶ μεριμνῶντι ἔνεστι περισσόν, ὁ δὲ ἡδὺς καὶ ἀνάλγητος ἐν ἐνδείᾳ ἔσται.
23 With everyone who is careful there is abundance; but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.	23 With everyone who is careful there is abundance; but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches; but the foolishness of fools is folly.

עֲטֶרֶת חֲכָמִים עָשְׁרָם אִוֶּלֶת כְּסִילִים אִוֶּלֶת׃

24 στέφανος σοφῶν πανοῦργος, ἡ δὲ διατριβὴ ἀφρόνων κακή.	24 στέφανος σοφῶν πλοῦτος αὐτῶν, ἡ δὲ διατριβὴ ἀφρόνων κακή.
24 A prudent man is the crown of the wise; but the occupation of fools is evil.	24 A prudent man is the crown of the wise; but the occupation of fools is evil.

25 A true witness delivers souls; but a deceitful witness speaks lies.

מַצִּיל נְפָשֹׁות עֵד אֱמֶת וְיָפִחַ כְּזָבִים מִרְמָה׃

25 ῥύσεται ἐκ κακῶν ψυχὴν μάρτυς πιστός, ἐκκαίει δὲ ψεύδη δόλιος.	25 ῥύσεται ἐκ κακῶν ψυχὴν μάρτυς πιστός, ἐκκαίει δὲ ψεύδη δόλιος.
25 A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil; but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.	25 A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil; but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

26 In the fear of Yahweh is strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.

בְּיִרְאַת יְהוָה מִבְטַח ־ עֹז וּלְבָנָיו יִהְיֶה מַחְסֶה׃

26 ἐν φόβῳ κυρίου ἐλπὶς ἰσχύος, τοῖς δὲ τέκνοις αὐτοῦ καταλείπει ἔρεισμα.	26 ἐν φόβῳ Κυρίου ἐλπὶς ἰσχύος, τοῖς δὲ τέκνοις αὐτοῦ καταλείπει ἔρεισμα.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence; and he leaves his children a support.	26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence; and he leaves his children a support.

27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

יִרְאַת יְהוָה מְקֹור חַיִּים לָסוּר מִמֹּקְשֵׁי מָוֶת׃

27 πρόσταγμα κυρίου πηγὴ ζωῆς, ποιεῖ δὲ ἐκκλίνειν ἐκ παγίδος θανάτου.	27 πρόσταγμα Κυρίου πηγὴ ζωῆς, ποιεῖ δὲ ἐκκλίνειν ἐκ παγίδος θανάτου.
27 The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.	27 The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour; but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

בְּרָב ־ עָם הַדְרַת ־ מֶלֶךְ וּבְאֶפֶס לְאֹם מְחִתַּת רָזֹון׃

28 ἐν πολλῷ ἔθνει δόξα βασιλέως, ἐν δὲ ἐκλείψει λαοῦ συντριβὴ δυνάστου.	28 ἐν πολλῷ ἔθνει δόξα βασιλέως, ἐν δὲ ἐκλείψει λαοῦ συντριβὴ δυνάστου.
28 In a populous nation is the glory of a king; but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.	28 In a populous nation is the glory of a king; but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

29 He who is slow to wrath is of great understanding; but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם רַב ־ תְּבוּנָה וּקְצַר ־ רוּחַ מֵרִים אִוֶּלֶת׃

29 μακρόθυμος ἀνὴρ πολὺς ἐν φρονήσει, ὁ δὲ ὀλιγόψυχος ἰσχυρῶς ἄφρων.	29 μακρόθυμος ἀνὴρ πολὺς ἐν φρονήσει, ὁ δὲ ὀλιγόψυχος ἰσχυρῶς ἄφρων.
29 A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom; but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.	29 A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom; but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

חַיֵּי בְשָׂרִים לֵב מַרְפֵּא וּרְקַב עֲצָמֹות קִנְאָה׃

30 πραΰθυμος ἀνὴρ καρδίας ἰατρός, σὴς δὲ ὀστέων καρδία αἰσθητική.	30 πραΰθυμος ἀνὴρ καρδίας ἰατρός, σὴς δὲ ὀστέων καρδία αἰσθητική.
30 A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart; but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.	30 A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart; but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker; but he who honours him has mercy on the poor.

עֹשֵׁק ־ דָּל חֵרֵף עֹשֵׂהוּ וּמְכַבְּדֹו חֹנֵן אֶבְיֹון׃

31 ὁ συκοφαντῶν πένητα παροξύνει τὸν ποιήσαντα αὐτόν, ὁ δὲ τιμῶν αὐτὸν ἐλεεῖ πτωχόν.	31 ὁ συκοφαντῶν πένητα παροξύνει τὸν ποιήσαντα αὐτόν, ὁ δὲ τιμῶν αὐτὸν ἐλεεῖ πτωχόν.
31 He who oppresses the needy provokes his Maker; but he who honours him has pity on the poor.	31 He who oppresses the needy provokes his Maker; but he who honours him has pity on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness; but the righteous has hope in his death.

בְּרָעָתֹו יִדָּחֶה רָשָׁע וְחֹסֶה בְמֹותֹו צַדִּיק׃

32 ἐν κακίᾳ αὐτοῦ ἀπωσθήσεται ἀσεβής, ὁ δὲ πεποιθὼς τῇ ἑαυτοῦ ὁσιότητι δίκαιος.	32 ἐν κακίᾳ αὐτοῦ ἀπωσθήσεται ἀσεβής, ὁ δὲ πεποιθὼς τῇ ἑαυτοῦ ὁσιότητι δίκαιος.
32 The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness; but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.	32 The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness; but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding; but what is in the midst of fools is made known.

בְּלֵב נָבֹון תָּנוּחַ חָכְמָה וּבְקֶרֶב כְּסִילִים תִּוָּדֵעַ׃

33 ἐν καρδίᾳ ἀγαθῇ ἀνδρὸς σοφία, ἐν δὲ καρδίᾳ ἀφρόνων οὐ διαγινώσκεται.	33 ἐν καρδίᾳ ἀγαθῇ ἀνδρὸς ἀναπαύσεται σοφίᾳ, ἐν δὲ καρδίᾳ ἀφρόνων οὐ διαγινώσκεται.
33 There is wisdom in the good heart of a man; but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.	33 There is wisdom in the good heart of a man; but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.

צְדָקָה תְרֹומֵם ־ גֹּוי וְחֶסֶד לְאֻמִּים חַטָּאת׃

34 δικαιοσύνη ὑψοῖ ἔθνος, ἐλασσονοῦσι δὲ φυλὰς ἁμαρτίαι.	34 δικαιοσύνη ὑψοῖ ἔθνος, ἐλασσονοῦσι δὲ φυλὰς ἁμαρτίαι.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation; but sins diminish tribes.	34 Righteousness exalts a nation; but sins diminish tribes.

35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is against him who causes shame.

רְצֹון ־ מֶלֶךְ לְעֶבֶד מַשְׂכִּיל וְעֶבְרָתֹו תִּהְיֶה מֵבִישׁ׃

35 δεκτὸς βασιλεῖ ὑπηρέτης νοήμων, τῇ δὲ ἑαυτοῦ εὐστροφίᾳ ἀφαιρεῖται ἀτιμίαν.	35 δεκτὸς βασιλεῖ ὑπηρέτης νοήμων, τῇ δὲ ἑαυτοῦ εὐστροφίᾳ ἀφαιρεῖται ἀτιμίαν.
35 An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.	35 An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.