Proverbs

1 He, who being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

1 Κρείσσων ἀνὴρ ἐλέγχων ἀνδρὸς σκληροτραχήλου· ἐξαπίνης γὰρ φλεγομένου αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔστιν ἴασις.	1 κρείσσων ἀνὴρ ἐλέγχων ἀνδρὸς σκληροτραχήλου, ἐξαπίνης γὰρ φλεγομένου αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἐστιν ἴασις.
1 A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man; for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.	1 A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man; for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.

2 ἐγκωμιαζομένων δικαίων εὐφρανθήσονται λαοί, ἀρχόντων δὲ ἀσεβῶν στένουσιν ἄνδρες.	2 ἐγκωμιαζομένων δικαίων εὐφρανθήσονται λαοί, ἀρχόντων δὲ ἀσεβῶν στένουσιν ἄνδρες.
2 When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice; but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.	2 When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice; but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.

3 Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; but he who keeps company with protitutes spends his substance.

3 ἀνδρὸς φιλοῦντος σοφίαν εὐφραίνεται πατὴρ αὐτοῦ· ὃς δὲ ποιμαίνει πόρνας, ἀπολεῖ πλοῦτον.	3 ἀνδρὸς φιλοῦντος σοφίαν εὐφραίνεται πατὴρ αὐτοῦ, ὃς δὲ ποιμαίνει πόρνας, ἀπολεῖ πλοῦτον.
3 When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices; but he who keeps protitutes will waste wealth.	3 When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices; but he who keeps protitutes will waste wealth.

4 The king by judgment establishes the land; but he who receives bribes overthrows it.

4 βασιλεὺς δίκαιος ἀνίστησιν χώραν, ἀνὴρ δὲ παράνομος κατασκάπτει.	4 βασιλεὺς δίκαιος ἀνίστησι χώραν, ἀνὴρ δὲ παράνομος κατασκάπτει.
4 A righteous king establishes a country; but a transgressor destroys it.	4 A righteous king establishes a country; but a transgressor destroys it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

5 ὃς παρασκευάζεται ἐπὶ πρόσωπον τοῦ ἑαυτοῦ φίλου δίκτυον, περιβάλλει αὐτὸ τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ ποσίν.	5 ὃς παρασκευάζεται ἐπὶ πρόσωπον τοῦ ἑαυτοῦ φίλους δίκτυον, περιβάλλει αὐτὸ τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ ποσίν.
5 He who prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.	5 He who prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous sings and rejoices.

6 ἁμαρτάνοντι ἀνδρὶ μεγάλη παγίς, δίκαιος δὲ ἐν χαρᾷ καὶ ἐν εὐφροσύνῃ ἔσται.	6 ἁμαρτάνοντι ἀνδρὶ μεγάλη παγίς, δίκαιος δὲ ἐν χαρᾷ καὶ ἐν εὐφροσύνῃ ἔσται.
6 A great snare is spread for a sinner; but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.	6 A great snare is spread for a sinner; but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor; but the wicked doesn’t regard to know it.

7 ἐπίσταται δίκαιος κρίνειν πενιχροῖς, ὁ δὲ ἀσεβὴς οὐ συνήσει γνῶσιν, καὶ πτωχῷ οὐχ ὑπάρχει νοῦς ἐπιγνώμων.	7 ἐπίσταται δίκαιος κρίνειν πενιχροῖς, ὁ δὲ ἀσεβὴς οὐ νοεῖ γνῶσιν, καὶ πτωχῷ οὐχ ὑπάρχει νοῦς ἐπιγνώμων.
7 A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor; but the ungodly doesn’t understand knowledge; and the poor man hasn’t an understanding mind.	7 A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor; but the ungodly doesn’t understand knowledge; and the poor man hasn’t an understanding mind.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare; but wise men turn away wrath.

8 Ἄνδρες λοιμοὶ ἐξέκαυσαν πόλιν, σοφοὶ δὲ ἀπέστρεψαν ὀργήν.	8 ἄνδρες ἄνομοι ἐξέκαυσαν πόλιν, σοφοὶ δὲ ἐπέστρεψαν ὀργήν.
8 Lawless men burn down a city; but wise men turn away wrath.	8 Lawless men burn down a city; but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

9 ἀνὴρ σοφὸς κρίνει ἔθνη, ἀνὴρ δὲ φαῦλος ὀργιζόμενος καταγελᾶται καὶ οὐ καταπτήσσει.	9 ἀνὴρ σοφὸς κρινεῖ ἔθνη, ἀνὴρ δὲ φαῦλος ὀργιζόμενος καταγελᾶται καὶ οὐ καταπτήσσει.
9 A wise man shall judge nations; but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.	9 A wise man shall judge nations; but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.

10 ἄνδρες αἱμάτων μέτοχοι μισήσουσιν ὅσιον, οἱ δὲ εὐθεῖς ἐκζητήσουσιν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ.	10 ἄνδρες αἱμάτων μέτοχοι μισοῦσιν ὅσιον, οἱ δὲ εὐθεῖς ἐκζητήσουσι ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ.
10 Bloody men hate a holy person, but the upright will seek his soul.	10 Bloody men hate a holy person, but the upright will seek his soul.

11 A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.

11 ὅλον τὸν θυμὸν αὐτοῦ ἐκφέρει ἄφρων, σοφὸς δὲ ταμιεύεται κατὰ μέρος.	11 ὅλον τὸν θυμὸν αὐτοῦ ἐκφέρει ἄφρων, σοφὸς δὲ ταμιεύεται κατὰ μέρος.
11 A fool utters all his mind; but the wise reserves his in part.	11 A fool utters all his mind; but the wise reserves his in part.

12 If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.

12 βασιλέως ὑπακούοντος λόγον ἄδικον πάντες οἱ ὑπ’ αὐτὸν παράνομοι.	12 βασιλέως ὑπακούοντος λόγον ἄδικον, πάντες οἱ ὑπ’ αὐτὸν παράνομοι.
12 When a king listens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.	12 When a king listens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: Yahweh enlightens both their eyes.

13 δανιστοῦ καὶ χρεοφειλέτου ἀλλήλοις συνελθόντων ἐπισκοπὴν ποιεῖται ἀμφοτέρων ὁ κύριος.	13 δανειστοῦ καὶ χρεωφειλέτου ἀλλήλοις συνελθόντων, ἐπισκοπὴν ἀμφοτέρων ποιεῖται ὁ Κύριος.
13 When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.	13 When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.

14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

14 βασιλέως ἐν ἀληθείᾳ κρίνοντος πτωχοὺς ὁ θρόνος αὐτοῦ εἰς μαρτύριον κατασταθήσεται.	14 βασιλέως ἐν ἀληθείᾳ κρίνοντος πτωχούς, ὁ θρόνος αὐτοῦ εἰς μαρτύριον κατασταθήσεται.
14 When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.	14 When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.

15 πληγαὶ καὶ ἔλεγχοι διδόασιν σοφίαν, παῖς δὲ πλανώμενος αἰσχύνει γονεῖς αὐτοῦ.	15 πληγαὶ καὶ ἔλεγχοι διδόασι σοφίαν, παῖς δὲ πλανώμενος αἰσχύνει γονεῖς αὐτοῦ.
15 Stripes and reproofs give wisdom; but an erring child disgraces his parents.	15 Stripes and reproofs give wisdom; but an erring child disgraces his parents.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.

16 πολλῶν ὄντων ἀσεβῶν πολλαὶ γίνονται ἁμαρτίαι, οἱ δὲ δίκαιοι ἐκείνων πιπτόντων κατάφοβοι γίνονται.	16 πολλῶν ὄντων ἀσεβῶν πολλαὶ γίνονται ἁμαρτίαι, οἱ δὲ δίκαιοι ἐκείνων πιπτόντων κατάφοβοι γίνονται.
16 When the ungodly abound, sins abound; but when they fall, the righteous are warned.	16 When the ungodly abound, sins abound; but when they fall, the righteous are warned.

17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.

17 Παίδευε υἱόν σου, καὶ ἀναπαύσει σὲ καὶ δώσει κόσμον τῇ ψυχῇ σου.	17 παίδευε υἱόν σου, καὶ ἀναπαύσει σε, καὶ δώσει κόσμον τῇ ψυχῇ σου.
17 Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honour to your soul.	17 Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honour to your soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, happy is he.

18 οὐ μὴ ὑπάρξῃ ἐξηγητὴς ἔθνει παρανόμῳ, ὁ δὲ φυλάσσων τὸν νόμον μακαριστός.	18 οὐ μὴ ὑπάρξῃ ἐξηγητὴς ἔθνει παρανόμῳ, ὁ δὲ φυλάσσων τὸν νόμον μακαριστός.
18 There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation; but he who observes the law is blessed.	18 There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation; but he who observes the law is blessed.

19 A servant won’t be corrected by words; for though he understand he won’t answer.

19 λόγοις οὐ παιδευθήσεται οἰκέτης σκληρός· ἐὰν γὰρ καὶ νοήσῃ, ἀλλ’ οὐχ ὑπακούσεται.	19 λόγοις οὐ παιδευθήσεται οἰκέτης σκληρός· ἐὰν γὰρ καὶ νοήσῃ, ἀλλ’ οὐχ ὑπακούσεται.
19 A stubborn servant won’t be reproved by words; for even if he understands, still he won’t obey.	19 A stubborn servant won’t be reproved by words; for even if he understands, still he won’t obey.

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

20 ἐὰν ἴδῃς ἄνδρα ταχὺν ἐν λόγοις, γίνωσκε ὅτι ἐλπίδα ἔχει μᾶλλον ἄφρων αὐτοῦ.	20 ἐὰν ἴδῃς ἄνδρα ταχὺν ἐν λόγοις, γίνωσκε ὅτι ἐλπίδα ἔχει μᾶλλον ὁ ἄφρων αὐτοῦ.
20 If you see a man hasty in his words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.	20 If you see a man hasty in his words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.

21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

21 ὃς κατασπαταλᾷ ἐκ παιδός, οἰκέτης ἔσται, ἔσχατον δὲ ὀδυνηθήσεται ἐφ’ ἑαυτῷ.	21 ὃς κατασπαταλᾷ ἐκ παιδός, οἰκέτης ἔσται, ἔσχατον δὲ ὀδυνηθήσεται ἐφ’ ἑαυτῷ.
21 He who lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.	21 He who lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.

22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

22 ἀνὴρ θυμώδης ὀρύσσει νεῖκος, ἀνὴρ δὲ ὀργίλος ἐξώρυξεν ἁμαρτίας.	22 ἀνὴρ θυμώδης ὀρύσσει νεῖκος, ἀνὴρ δὲ ὀργίλος ἐξώρυξεν ἁμαρτίαν.
22 A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.	22 A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

23 ὕβρις ἄνδρα ταπεινοῖ, τοὺς δὲ ταπεινόφρονας ἐρείδει δόξῃ κύριος.	23 ὕβρις ἄνδρα ταπεινοῖ, τοὺς δὲ ταπεινόφρονας ἐρείδει δόξῃ Κύριος.
23 Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honour.	23 Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honour.

24 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and doesn’t reveal it.

24 Ὃς μερίζεται κλέπτῃ, μισεῖ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχήν· ἐὰν δὲ ὅρκου προτεθέντος ἀκούσαντες μὴ ἀναγγείλωσιν,	24 ὃς μερίζεται κλέπτῃ, μισεῖ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχήν· ἐὰν δὲ ὅρκου προτεθέντος ἀκούσαντες μὴ ἀναγγείλωσι,
24 He who shares with a thief, hates his own soul; and if any having heard an oath uttered doesn’t tell it,	24 He who shares with a thief, hates his own soul; and if any having heard an oath uttered doesn’t tell it,

25 The fear of man brings a snare; but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh shall be safe.

25 φοβηθέντες καὶ αἰσχυνθέντες ἀνθρώπους ὑπεσκελίσθησαν· ὁ δὲ πεποιθὼς ἐπὶ κύριον εὐφρανθήσεται. ἀσέβεια ἀνδρὶ δίδωσιν σφάλμα· ὃς δὲ πέποιθεν ἐπὶ τῷ δεσπότῃ, σωθήσεται.	25 φοβηθέντες καὶ αἰσχυνθέντες ἀνθρώπους ὑπεσκελίσθησαν· ὁ δὲ πεποιθὼς ἐπὶ Κυρίῳ εὐφρανθήσεται. ἀσέβεια ἀνδρὶ δίδωσι σφάλμα, ὃς δὲ πέποιθεν ἐπὶ τῷ δεσπότῃ, σωθήσεται.
25 they fearing and reverencing men unreasonably have been overthrown, but he who trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble; but he who trusts in his master shall be safe.	25 they fearing and reverencing men unreasonably have been overthrown, but he who trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble; but he who trusts in his master shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment comes from Yahweh.

26 πολλοὶ θεραπεύουσιν πρόσωπα ἡγουμένων, παρὰ δὲ κυρίου γίνεται τὸ δίκαιον ἀνδρί.	26 πολλοὶ θεραπεύουσι πρόσωπα ἡγουμένων, παρὰ δὲ Κυρίου γίνεται τὸ δίκαιον ἀνδρί.
26 Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the Lord.	26 Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he who is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

27 Βδέλυγμα δικαίοις ἀνὴρ ἄδικος, βδέλυγμα δὲ ἀνόμῳ κατευθύνουσα ὁδός.	27 βδέλυγμα δικαίοις ἀνὴρ ἄδικος, βδέλυγμα δὲ ἀνόμῳ κατευθύνουσα ὁδός.
27 A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.	27 A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.