Prv 27

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μη_not καυχω_{be-you(sg)-being-BOAST-ed!} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εις_{into +acc} αυριον_{next day/tomorrow} ου_not γαρ_for γινωσκεις_{you(sg)-are-KNOW-ing} τι_{who (nom|acc)} τεξεται_{he/she/it-will-be-GIVE-ed-BIRTH} η_{the (nom)} επιουσα_{while COME-UPON-ing (nom|voc)}

Prv 27:1

Boast not of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what the next day shall bring forth.

Prv 27:1

Don’t boast about tomorrow;

for you don’t know what a day may bring forth.

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εγκωμιαζετω σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} ο_{the (nom)} πελας και_and μη_not το_{the (nom|acc)} σον_{your/yours(sg) (acc, nom|acc|voc); going-to-RUB (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} αλλοτριος_{another's (nom)} και_and μη_not τα_{the (nom|acc)} σα_{your/yours(sg) (nom|acc|voc)} χειλη_{lips (nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 27:2

Let thy neighbour, and not thine own mouth, praise thee; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Prv 27:2

Let another man praise you,: and not your own mouth;; a stranger, and not your own lips.

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βαρυ_{heavy (nom|acc|voc, voc)} λιθος_{stone (nom)} και_and δυσβαστακτον_{hard to bear (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αμμος_{sand (nom)} οργη_{wrath/anger (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} αφρονος_{unthinking (gen)} βαρυτερα_{weightier (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} αμφοτερων_{both (gen)}

Prv 27:3

A stone is heavy, and sand cumbersome; but a fool's wrath is heavier than both.

Prv 27:3

A stone is heavy,: and sand is a burden;; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

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ανελεημων_{unmerciful (nom)} θυμος_{inclination/passion (nom)} και_and οξεια_{sharp/swift (nom|voc)} οργη_{wrath/anger (nom|voc)} αλλ’_but-rather ουδενα_{none (acc)} υφισταται_{he/she/it-is-being-STAND-UNDER-ed} ζηλος_{zeal/emulation (nom, nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 27:4

Wrath is merciless, and anger sharp: but envy can bear nothing.

Prv 27:4

~~Wrath is cruel,~~: ~~and anger is overwhelming;~~; ~~but who is able to stand before jealousy?~~Wrath is merciless and anger swift but jealousy can bear none

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κρεισσους_{better/superior (acc, nom|voc)} ελεγχοι_{proof/evidences (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-REPROVE-ing (opt)} αποκεκαλυμμενοι_{having-been-UNCOVER/REVEAL-ed (nom|voc)} κρυπτομενης_{while being-HIDE-ed (gen)} φιλιας_{friendship (gen)}

Prv 27:5

Open reproofs are better than secret love.

Prv 27:5

Better is open rebuke: than hidden love.

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αξιοπιστοτερα εστιν_he/she/it-is τραυματα_{wounds (nom|acc|voc)} φιλου_{friend (gen); be-you(sg)-being-BE-ed-FOND-OF!} η_or/than εκουσια_{voluntary (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} φιληματα_{kisss (nom|acc|voc)} εχθρου_{hostile (gen)}

Prv 27:6

The wounds of a friend are more to be trusted than the spontaneous kisses of an enemy.

Prv 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend;: although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

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ψυχη_{cold weathers (nom|acc|voc); soul-life (nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by πλησμονη(ι)_{satiety (dat)} ουσα_{while being (nom|voc)} κηριοις_{honeycombs (dat)} εμπαιζει_{he/she/it-is-MOCK-ing, you(sg)-are-being-MOCK-ed (classical)} ψυχη(ι)_{soul-life (dat); you(sg)-are-being-COOL/CHILL-ed, he/she/it-should-be-COOL/CHILL-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-COOL/CHILL-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ενδεει_{indigent (dat); you(sg)-are-being-LACK-ed (classical), he/she/it-will-LACK, you(sg)-will-be-LACK-ed (classical); he/she/it-is-BIND-ing} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} πικρα_{bitter (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} γλυκεια_{sweet (nom|voc)} φαινεται_{he/she/it-is-being-APPEAR-ed}

Prv 27:7

A full soul scorns honeycombs; but to a hungry soul even bitter things appear sweet.

Prv 27:7

A full soul loathes a honeycomb;: but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.

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ωσπερ_{just as} οταν_whenever ορνεον_{bird (nom|acc|voc)} καταπετασθη(ι) εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} της_{the (gen)} ιδιας_{own (gen), own (acc)} νοσσιας_{nest (gen), nests (acc)} ουτως_{so, thus} ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} δουλουται_{he/she/it-is-being-ENSLAVE-ed} οταν_whenever αποξενωθη(ι) εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} των_{the (gen)} ιδιων_{own (gen)} τοπων_{places (gen)}

Prv 27:8

As when a bird flies down from its own nest, so a man is brought into bondage whenever he estranges himself from his own place.

Prv 27:8

As a bird that wanders from her nest,: so is a man who wanders from his home.

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μυροις_{ointments (dat); Myra (dat)} και_and οινοις_{wines (dat)} και_and θυμιαμασιν_{incenses (dat)} τερπεται καρδια_{heart (nom|voc)} καταρρηγνυται_{he/she/it-is-being-BREAK DOWN-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} συμπτωματων ψυχη_{cold weathers (nom|acc|voc); soul-life (nom|voc)}

Prv 27:9

The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: but the soul is broken by calamities.

Prv 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;: so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

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φιλον_{friend (acc, nom|acc|voc)} σον_{your/yours(sg) (acc, nom|acc|voc); going-to-RUB (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} η_or/than φιλον_{friend (acc, nom|acc|voc)} πατρω(ι)ον_{paternal (acc, nom|acc|voc)} μη_not εγκαταλιπη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-LEAVE-UTTERLY} εις_{into +acc} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τον_{the (acc)} οικον_{house/home (acc)} του_{the (gen)} αδελφου_{brother (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} μη_not εισελθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-ENTER} ατυχων κρεισσων_{better/superior (nom)} φιλος_{friend (nom)} εγγυς_near η_or/than αδελφος_{brother (nom)} μακραν_{far; far (acc)} οικων_{house/homes (gen); while DWELL-ing (nom)}

Prv 27:10

Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; and when thou art in distress go not into thy brother's house: better is a friend that is near than a brother living far off.

Prv 27:10

Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend.: Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster:; better is a neighbor who is near than a distant brother.

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σοφος_{wise (nom)} γινου_{be-you(sg)-being-BECOME-ed!} υιε_{son (voc)} ινα_{in-order-that} ευφραινηται_{he/she/it-should-be-being-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed} μου_{me (gen)} η_{the (nom)} καρδια_{heart (nom|voc)} και_and αποστρεψον_{do-TURN-AWAY-you(sg)!, going-to-TURN-AWAY (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} απο_from σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} επονειδιστους λογους_{words (acc)}

Prv 27:11

Son, be wise, that thy heart may rejoice; and remove thou from thyself reproachful words.

Prv 27:11

Be wise, my son,: and bring joy to my heart,; then I can answer my tormentor.

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πανουργος_{sly (nom)} κακων_{wicked (gen); while BADLY-AFFECT-ing (nom)} επερχομενων_{while being-COME-ed-UPON/APPROACH (gen)} απεκρυβη_{he/she/it-was-HIDE-ed-FROM} αφρονες_{unthinking (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} επελθοντες_{upon COME-ing-UPON/APPROACH (nom|voc)} ζημιαν_{damage (acc)} τεισουσιν_{they-will-PAY, going-to-PAY (fut ptcp) (dat)}

Prv 27:12

A wise man, when evils are approaching, hides himself; but fools pass on, and will be punished.

Prv 27:12

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;: but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

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αφελου_{be-you(sg)-TAKE-AWAY-ed!} το_{the (nom|acc)} ιματιον_{garment (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} παρηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME/PASS-BESIDE-ed} γαρ_for υβριστης_{insolent (nom)} οστις_{who (nom)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} αλλοτρια_{another's (nom|acc|voc), another's (nom|voc)} λυμαινεται_{he/she/it-is-being-INJURE-ed}

Prv 27:13

Take away the man's garment, (for a scorner has passed by) whoever lays waste another's goods.

Prv 27:13

Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger.: Hold it for a wayward woman!

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ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} αν_ever ευλογη(ι)_{you(sg)-are-being-SPEAK-ed-WELL-OF, he/she/it-should-be-SPEAK-ing-WELL-OF, you(sg)-should-be-being-SPEAK-ed-WELL-OF} φιλον_{friend (acc, nom|acc|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πρωι_{early/in the morning} μεγαλη(ι)_{great (dat)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} φωνη(ι)_{sound/voice (dat); you(sg)-are-being-SOUND-ed, he/she/it-should-be-SOUND-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-SOUND-ed} καταρωμενου_{while being-CURSE (CURSE DOWN)-ed (gen)} ουδεν_{none (nom|acc)} διαφερειν_{to-be-SURPASS/CARRY-ing-THROUGH} δοξει_{he/she/it-will-SUPPOSE, you(sg)-will-be-SUPPOSE-ed (classical)}

Prv 27:14

Whosoever shall bless a friend in the morning with a loud voice, shall seem to differ nothing from one who curses him.

Prv 27:14

He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,: it will be taken as a curse by him.

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σταγονες εκβαλλουσιν_{they-are-EXPEL-ing, while EXPEL-ing (dat)} ανθρωπον_{person (acc)} εν_in/with/by ημερα(ι)_{day (dat)} χειμερινη(ι) εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} οικου_{house/home (gen); be-you(sg)-being-DWELL-ed!} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ωσαυτως_likewise και_and γυνη_{woman/wife (nom)} λοιδορος_{reviler (nom)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} ιδιου_{own (gen)} οικου_{house/home (gen); be-you(sg)-being-DWELL-ed!}

Prv 27:15

On a stormy day drops of rain drive a man out of his house; so also does a railing woman drive a man out of his own house.

Prv 27:15

A continual dropping on a rainy day: and a contentious wife are alike:

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βορεας_{north (nom)} σκληρος_{hard (nom)} ανεμος_{wind (nom)} ονοματι_{name (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} επιδεξιος καλειται_{he/she/it-is-being-CALL-ed}

Prv 27:16

The north wind is sharp, but it is called by name propitious.

Prv 27:16

restraining her is like restraining the wind,: or like grasping oil in his right hand.

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σιδηρος_{iron (nom)} σιδηρον_{iron (acc)} οξυνει ανηρ_{man (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} παροξυνει_{he/she/it-is-PROVOKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-PROVOKE-ed (classical)} προσωπον_{face (nom|acc|voc)} εταιρου_{partner (gen)}

Prv 27:17

Iron sharpens iron; and a man sharpens his friend's countenance.

Prv 27:17

Iron sharpens iron;: so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

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ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} φυτευει_{he/she/it-is-PLANT-ing, you(sg)-are-being-PLANT-ed (classical)} συκην_{fig tree (acc)} φαγεται_{he/she/it-will-be-EAT/DEVOUR-ed} τους_{the (acc)} καρπους_{fruits (acc)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} φυλασσει_{he/she/it-is-GUARD-ing, you(sg)-are-being-GUARD-ed (classical)} τον_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} κυριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} τιμηθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-HONOR-ed}

Prv 27:18

He that plants a fig-tree shall eat the fruits of it: so he that waits on his own master shall be honoured.

Prv 27:18

Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit.: He who looks after his master shall be honored.

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ωσπερ_{just as} ουχ_not ομοια_{similar (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} προσωπα_{faces (nom|acc|voc)} προσωποις_{faces (dat)} ουτως_{so, thus} ουδε_neither/nor αι_{the (nom)} καρδιαι_{hearts (nom|voc)} των_{the (gen)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)}

Prv 27:19

As faces are not like other faces, so neither are the thoughts of men.

Prv 27:19

As water reflects a face,: so a man’s heart reflects the man.

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α(ι)δης_{Hades (nom)} και_and απωλεια_{destruction/expulsion (nom|voc)} ουκ_not εμπιμπλανται_{they-are-being-FILL UP-ed} ωσαυτως_likewise και_and οι_{the (nom)} οφθαλμοι_{eyes (nom|voc)} των_{the (gen)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)} απληστοι

Prv 27:20

Hell and destruction are not filled; so also are the eyes of men insatiable. ~~He that fixes his eye is an abomination to the Lord; and the uninstructed do not restrain their tongue.~~

Prv 27:20

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied;: and a man’s eyes are never satisfied.

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βδελυγμα_{abomination (nom|acc|voc)} κυριω(ι)_{lord (dat); authoritative (dat)} στηριζων_{while SUPPORT-ing (nom)} οφθαλμον_{eye (acc)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} απαιδευτοι_{uninstructed (nom|voc)} ακρατεις_{without self-control (acc, nom|voc)} γλωσση(ι)_{tongue (dat)}

Prv 27:20(a)

He that fixes his eye is an abomination to the Lord; and the uninstructed do not restrain their tongue.

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δοκιμιον_{testing (nom|acc|voc)} αργυρω(ι)_{silver (dat); silver (dat)} και_and χρυσω(ι)_{gold (dat); gold/golden (dat)} πυρωσις_{firing (nom)} ανηρ_{man (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} δοκιμαζεται_{he/she/it-is-being-VET/SCRUTINIZE-ed} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} στοματος_{mouth/maw (gen)} εγκωμιαζοντων αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)}

Prv 27:21

Fire is the trial for silver and gold; and a man is tried by the mouth of them that praise him. ~~The heart of the transgressor seeks after mischiefs; but an upright heart seeks knowledge.~~

Prv 27:21

The crucible is for silver,: and the furnace for gold;; but man is refined by his praise.

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καρδια_{heart (nom|voc)} ανομου_{lawless/lawlessness (gen)} εκζητει_{he/she/it-is-SEEK-ing-OUT, you(sg)-are-being-SEEK-ed-OUT (classical), be-you(sg)-SEEK-ing-OUT!} κακα_{wicked (nom|acc|voc)} καρδια_{heart (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ευθης_{straight (nom)} εκζητει_{he/she/it-is-SEEK-ing-OUT, you(sg)-are-being-SEEK-ed-OUT (classical), be-you(sg)-SEEK-ing-OUT!} γνωσιν_{knowledge (acc); they-should-KNOW}

Prv 27:21(a)

The heart of the transgressor seeks after mischiefs; but an upright heart seeks knowledge.

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εαν_{if haply, therefore} μαστιγοις_{you(sg)-are-WHIP-ing, you(sg)-should-be-WHIP-ing, you(sg)-happen-to-be-WHIP-ing (opt)} αφρονα_{unthinking (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by μεσω(ι)_{middle (dat)} συνεδριου_{sanhedrin (gen)} ατιμαζων_{while DISHONOR-ing (nom)} ου_not μη_not περιελη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-TAKING OFF} την_{the (acc)} αφροσυνην_{mindlessness (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Prv 27:22

Though thou scourge a fool, disgracing him in the midst of the council, thou wilt still in no wise remove his folly from him.

Prv 27:22

Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,: yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.

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γνωστως επιγνωση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-RECOGNIZE-ed} ψυχας_{soul-lifes (acc)} ποιμνιου_{flock (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and επιστησεις_{you(sg)-will-STAND} καρδιαν_{heart (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} σαις_{your/yours(sg) (dat)} αγελαις_{herds (dat)}

Prv 27:23

Do thou thoroughly know the number of thy flock, and pay attention to thine herds.

Prv 27:23

Know well the state of your flocks,: and pay attention to your herds:

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οτι_because/that ου_not τον_{the (acc)} αιωνα_{eon (acc)} ανδρι_{man (dat)} κρατος_{might (nom|acc|voc)} και_and ισχυς_{strength (nom)} ουδε_neither/nor παραδιδωσιν_{he/she/it-is-HAND OVER-ing, they-should-be-HAND OVER-ing} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} γενεας_{generation (gen), generations (acc)} εις_{into +acc} γενεαν_{generation (acc)}

Prv 27:24

For a man has not strength and power for ever; neither does he transmit it from generation to generation.

Prv 27:24

for riches are not forever,: nor does even the crown endure to all generations.

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επιμελου_{be-you(sg)-being-CARE-ed-FOR!} των_{the (gen)} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} πεδιω(ι)_{field (dat)} χλωρων_{greenish yellow (gen)} και_and κερεις_{you(sg)-will-SHEAR} ποαν και_and συναγε_{be-you(sg)-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ing!} χορτον_{grass (acc)} ορεινον_{mountainous (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 27:25

Take care of the herbage in the field, and thou shalt cut grass, and gather the mountain hay;

Prv 27:25

The hay is removed, and the new growth appears,: the grasses of the hills are gathered in.

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ινα_{in-order-that} εχη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-HAVE-ing} προβατα_{sheep (nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} ιματισμον_{clothing (acc)} τιμα_{be-you(sg)-HONOR-ing!} πεδιον_{field (nom|acc|voc)} ινα_{in-order-that} ωσιν_{ears (dat); they-should-be} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} αρνες_{lambs (nom|voc)}

Prv 27:26

that thou mayest have wool of sheep for clothing: pay attention to the land, that thou mayest have lambs.

Prv 27:26

The lambs are for your clothing,: and the goats are the price of a field.

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υιε_{son (voc)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} εμου_{me (gen); my/mine (gen)} εχεις_{you(sg)-are-HAVE-ing} ρησεις_{sayings (acc, nom|voc)} ισχυρας_{strong (acc, gen)} εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} ζωην_{life (acc); alive (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} ζωην_{life (acc); alive (acc)} σων_{your/yours(sg) (gen); going-to-RUB (fut ptcp) (nom)} θεραποντων_{attendant/servants (gen)}

Prv 27:27

My son, thou hast from me words very useful for thy life, and for the life of thy servants.

Prv 27:27

There will be plenty of goats’ milk for your food,: for your family’s food,; and for the nourishment of your servant girls.

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