Prv 4

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ακουσατε_{do-HEAR-you(pl)!} παιδες_{children/servants (nom|voc)} παιδειαν_{chastisement (acc)} πατρος_{father (gen)} και_and προσεχετε_{you(pl)-are-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ing, be-you(pl)-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ing!} γνωναι_to-KNOW εννοιαν_{thought/thinking (acc)}

Prv 4:1

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

Prv 4:1

Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction.

Pay attention and know understanding;

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δωρον_{gift (nom|acc|voc)} γαρ_for αγαθον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} δωρουμαι_{I-am-being-GRANT-ed} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} τον_{the (acc)} εμον_{my/mine (acc, nom|acc|voc)} νομον_{custom/law (acc)} μη_not εγκαταλιπητε_{you(pl)-should-LEAVE-UTTERLY}

Prv 4:2

For I give you a good gift; forsake ye not my law.

Prv 4:2

for I give you sound learning.: Don’t forsake my law.

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3

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υιος_{son (nom)} γαρ_for εγενομην_{I-was-BECOME-ed} καγω_{and/also I (nom)} πατρι_{father (dat); fatherland (voc)} υπηκοος_{obedient (nom)} και_and αγαπωμενος_{while being-AGAPE-LOVE-ed (nom)} εν_in/with/by προσωπω(ι)_{face (dat)} μητρος_{mother (gen)}

Prv 4:3

For I also was a son obedient to my father, and loved in the sight of my mother:

Prv 4:3

For I was a son to my father,: tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

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4

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οι_{who/whom/which (nom)} ελεγον_{I-was-SAY-ing, they-were-SAY-ing} και_and εδιδασκον_{I-was-TEACH-ing, they-were-TEACH-ing} με_{me (acc)} ερειδετω_{let-him/her/it-be-SUPPORT/PROP-ing!} ο_{the (nom)} ημετερος_{our-own (nom)} λογος_{word (nom)} εις_{into +acc} σην_{your/yours(sg) (acc)} καρδιαν_{heart (acc)}

Prv 4:4

who spoke and instructed me, saying, Let our speech be fixed in thine heart, keep our commandments, forget them not:

Prv 4:4

He taught me, and said to me:: “Let your heart retain my words.; Keep my commandments, and live.

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φυλασσε_{be-you(sg)-GUARD-ing!} εντολας_{precepts (acc)} μη_not επιλαθη(ι)_{you(sg)-should-be-FORGET-ed} μηδε_{neither/nor; Mede (voc)} παριδη(ι)ς ρησιν_{saying (acc)} εμου_{me (gen); my/mine (gen)} στοματος_{mouth/maw (gen)}

Prv 4:5

and do not neglect the speech of my mouth.

Prv 4:5

Get wisdom.: Get understanding.; Don’t forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.

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6

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μηδε_{neither/nor; Mede (voc)} εγκαταλιπη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-LEAVE-UTTERLY} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and ανθεξεται_{he/she/it-will-be-CLING TO BY/ENDURE-ed} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} ερασθητι_{be-you(sg)-TO LOVE PASSIONATELY-ed!} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} και_and τηρησει_{keep (dat); he/she/it-will-KEEP, you(sg)-will-be-KEEP-ed (classical)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)}

Prv 4:6

And forsake it not, and it shall cleave to thee: love it, and it shall keep thee.

Prv 4:6

Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you.: Love her, and she will keep you.

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Prv 4:7

Wisdom is supreme.: Get wisdom.; Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

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8

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περιχαρακωσον αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and υψωσει_{he/she/it-will-LIFT-UP/EXALT, you(sg)-will-be-LIFT-UP/EXALT-ed (classical), (fut perf) (classical)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} τιμησον_{do-HONOR-you(sg)!, going-to-HONOR (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} ινα_{in-order-that} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} περιλαβη(ι)

Prv 4:8

Secure it, and it shall exalt thee: honour it, that it may embrace thee;

Prv 4:8

Esteem her, and she will exalt you.: She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.

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9

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ινα_{in-order-that} δω(ι)_{he/she/it-should-GIVE, you(sg)-should-be-GIVE-ed} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} ση(ι)_{your/yours(sg) (dat); you(sg)-will-be-RUB-ed} κεφαλη(ι)_{head (dat)} στεφανον_{wreath (acc); wreath (acc)} χαριτων_{favor/graces (gen)} στεφανω(ι)_{wreath (dat); wreath (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τρυφης_{indulgence (gen)} υπερασπιση(ι) σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Prv 4:9

that it may give unto thy head a crown of graces, and may cover thee with a crown of delight.

Prv 4:9

She will give to your head a garland of grace.: She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”

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10

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ακουε_{be-you(sg)-HEAR-ing!} υιε_{son (voc)} και_and δεξαι_{be-you(sg)-RECEIVE-ed!} εμους_{my/mine (acc)} λογους_{words (acc)} και_and πληθυνθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-INCREASE/MULTIPLY-ed} ετη_{years (nom|acc|voc)} ζωης_{life (gen); alive (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} ινα_{in-order-that} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} γενωνται_{they-should-be-BECOME-ed} πολλαι_{many (nom)} οδοι_{ways/roads (nom|voc)} βιου_{life/livelihood (gen); be-you(sg)-LIVE-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-LIVE-ed!}

Prv 4:10

Hear, my son, and receive my words; and the years of thy life shall be increased, that the resources of thy life may be many.

Prv 4:10

Listen, my son, and receive my sayings.: The years of your life will be many.

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οδους_{ways/roads (acc)} γαρ_for σοφιας_{wisdom (gen)} διδασκω_{I-am-TEACH-ing, I-should-be-TEACH-ing} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} εμβιβαζω_{I-am-PUT ONBOARD-ing, I-should-be-PUT ONBOARD-ing} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} τροχιαις_{paths (dat)} ορθαις_{straight (dat)}

Prv 4:11

For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; and I cause thee to go in right paths.

Prv 4:11

I have taught you in the way of wisdom.: I have led you in straight paths.

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εαν_{if haply, therefore} γαρ_for πορευη(ι)_{you(sg)-are-being-GO-ed, he/she/it-should-be-GO-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-GO-ed} ου_not συγκλεισθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-SHUT/COOP-ed-UP} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} διαβηματα εαν_{if haply, therefore} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τρεχη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-RUN-ing} ου_not κοπιασεις_{you(sg)-will-TOIL}

Prv 4:12

For when thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not be distressed.

Prv 4:12

When you go, your steps will not be hampered.: When you run, you will not stumble.

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επιλαβου_{be-you(sg)-TAKE-ed-HOLD-OF!} εμης_{my/mine (gen)} παιδειας_{chastisement (gen)} μη_not αφη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-SEND AWAY} αλλα_but-rather φυλαξον_{do-GUARD-you(sg)!, going-to-GUARD (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} σεαυτω(ι)_{yourself (dat)} εις_{into +acc} ζωην_{life (acc); alive (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Prv 4:13

Take hold of my instruction; let it not go, —but keep it for thyself for thy life.

Prv 4:13

Take firm hold of instruction.: Don’t let her go.; Keep her, for she is your life.

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οδους_{ways/roads (acc)} ασεβων_{ungodly (gen); while BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing (nom)} μη_not επελθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-COME-UPON/APPROACH} μηδε_{neither/nor; Mede (voc)} ζηλωση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-ZEAL/EMULATE} οδους_{ways/roads (acc)} παρανομων_{while BE-ing-OUTSIDE-THE-LAW (nom)}

Prv 4:14

Go not in the ways of the ungodly, neither covet the ways of transgressors.

Prv 4:14

Don’t enter into the path of the wicked.: Don’t walk in the way of evil men.

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εν_in/with/by ω(ι)_{who/whom/which (dat)} αν_ever τοπω(ι)_{place (dat)} στρατοπεδευσωσιν μη_not επελθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-COME-UPON/APPROACH} εκει_there εκκλινον_{do-RECOIL/AVOID-you(sg)!, while RECOIL/AVOID-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} απ’_from αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and παραλλαξον

Prv 4:15

In whatever place they shall pitch their camp, go not thither; but turn from them, and pass away.

Prv 4:15

Avoid it, and don’t pass by it.: Turn from it, and pass on.

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ου_not γαρ_for μη_not υπνωσωσιν_{they-should-SLEEP} εαν_{if haply, therefore} μη_not κακοποιησωσιν_{they-should-DO-BAD} αφη(ι)ρηται_{he/she/it-has-been-TAKE-AWAY-ed} ο_{the (nom)} υπνος_{sleep (nom)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and ου_not κοιμωνται_{they-are-being-LIE/REPOSE-ed, they-should-be-being-LIE/REPOSE-ed}

Prv 4:16

For they cannot sleep, unless they have done evil: their sleep is taken away, and they rest not.

Prv 4:16

For they don’t sleep, unless they do evil.: Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall.

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οιδε_{these (nom); he/she/it-has-KNOW-ed} γαρ_for σιτουνται σιτα_{wheat/grain (nom|acc|voc)} ασεβειας_{ungodliness (gen), lacks of deference (acc)} οινω(ι)_{wine (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} παρανομω(ι) μεθυσκονται_{they-are-being-GET-ed-DRUNK}

Prv 4:17

For these live upon the bread of ungodliness, and are drunken with wine of transgression.

Prv 4:17

For they eat the bread of wickedness,: and drink the wine of violence.

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αι_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} οδοι_{ways/roads (nom|voc)} των_{the (gen)} δικαιων_{righteous (gen); while JUSTIFY-ing (nom)} ομοιως_similarly φωτι_{light (dat)} λαμπουσιν_{they-are-RADIANT-ing, while RADIANT-ing (dat)} προπορευονται_{they-are-being-GO-ed-BEFORE} και_and φωτιζουσιν_{they-are-ILLUMINE-ing, while ILLUMINE-ing (dat)} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} κατορθωση(ι) η_{the (nom)} ημερα_{day (nom|voc)}

Prv 4:18

But the ways of the righteous shine like light; they go on and shine, until the day be fully come.

Prv 4:18

~~But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light,~~: ~~that shines more and more until the perfect day.~~but the ways of the righteous are radiating like a light, they go before illuminating until the day is fully dawned.

———

^a see Matt 5:14, Phil 2:15, Dan 12:3, see also, John 1:5, 3:19-21

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αι_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} οδοι_{ways/roads (nom|voc)} των_{the (gen)} ασεβων_{ungodly (gen); while BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing (nom)} σκοτειναι_{dark (nom|voc)} ουκ_not οιδασιν_{they-have-KNOW-ed} πως_how προσκοπτουσιν_{they-are-STUMBLE-ing, while STUMBLE-ing (dat)}

Prv 4:19

But the ways of the ungodly are dark; they know not how they stumble.

Prv 4:19

The way of the wicked is like darkness.: They don’t know what they stumble over.

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20

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υιε_{son (voc)} εμη(ι)_{my/mine (dat)} ρησει_{saying (dat)} προσεχε_{be-you(sg)-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ing!} τοις_{the (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εμοις_{my/mine (dat)} λογοις_{words (dat)} παραβαλε_{do-THROW-you(sg)-BESIDE/BY!} σον_{your/yours(sg) (acc, nom|acc|voc); going-to-RUB (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ους_{ear (nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 4:20

My son, attend to my speech; and apply thine ear to my words:

Prv 4:20

My son, attend to my words.: Turn your ear to my sayings.

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21

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οπως_{how/so that} μη_not εκλιπωσιν_{they-should-FAIL} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} αι_{the (nom)} πηγαι_{springs (nom|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} φυλασσε_{be-you(sg)-GUARD-ing!} αυτας_{them/same (acc)} εν_in/with/by ση(ι)_{your/yours(sg) (dat); you(sg)-will-be-RUB-ed} καρδια(ι)_{heart (dat)}

Prv 4:21

that thy fountains may not fail thee; keep them in thine heart.

Prv 4:21

Let them not depart from your eyes.: Keep them in the midst of your heart.

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ζωη_{life (nom|voc); alive (nom|voc)} γαρ_for εστιν_he/she/it-is τοις_{the (dat)} ευρισκουσιν_{they-are-FIND-ing, while FIND-ing (dat)} αυτας_{them/same (acc)} και_and παση(ι)_{each, every (dat); he/she/it-should-SPRINKLE, you(sg)-should-be-SPRINKLE-ed} σαρκι_{flesh (dat)} ιασις_{healing (nom)}

Prv 4:22

For they are life to those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

Prv 4:22

For they are life to those who find them,: and health to their whole body.

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23

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παση(ι)_{each, every (dat); he/she/it-should-SPRINKLE, you(sg)-should-be-SPRINKLE-ed} φυλακη(ι)_{prison/guard (dat)} τηρει_{he/she/it-is-KEEP-ing, you(sg)-are-being-KEEP-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-KEEP-ing!} σην_{your/yours(sg) (acc)} καρδιαν_{heart (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} γαρ_for τουτων_{these (gen)} εξοδοι_{exoduses (nom|voc)} ζωης_{life (gen); alive (gen)}

Prv 4:23

Keep thine heart with the utmost care; for out of these are the issues of life.

Prv 4:23

Keep your heart with all diligence,: for out of it is the wellspring of life.

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περιελε_{do-TAKING OFF-you(sg)!} σεαυτου_{yourself (gen)} σκολιον_{crooked (acc, nom|acc|voc)} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} και_and αδικα_{unjust (nom|acc|voc)} χειλη_{lips (nom|acc|voc)} μακραν_{far; far (acc)} απο_from σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} απωσαι_{to-REJECT, be-you(sg)-REJECT-ed!, you(sg)-have-been-REJECT-ed, he/she/it-happens-to-REJECT (opt)}

Prv 4:24

Remove from thee a froward mouth, and put far away from thee unjust lips.

Prv 4:24

Put away from yourself a perverse mouth.: Put corrupt lips far from you.

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25

οι_{the (nom)} οφθαλμοι_{eyes (nom|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} ορθα_{straight (nom|acc|voc)} βλεπετωσαν_{let-them-be-SEE/LOOK/OBSERVE-ing!} τα_{the (nom|acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} βλεφαρα σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} νευετω_{let-him/her/it-be-NOD-ing!} δικαια_{righteous (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)}

Prv 4:25

Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids assent to just things.

Prv 4:25

Let your eyes look straight ahead.: Fix your gaze directly before you.

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ορθας_{straight (acc)} τροχιας_{path (gen), paths (acc)} ποιει_{he/she/it-is-DO/MAKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DO/MAKE-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ing!} σοις_{your/yours(sg) (dat); (fut opt)} ποσιν_{drink (acc); feet (dat)} και_and τας_{the (acc)} οδους_{ways/roads (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} κατευθυνε_{be-you(sg)-DIRECT-ing!, he/she/it-was-DIRECT-ing, he/she/it-DIRECT-ed}

Prv 4:26

Make straight paths for thy feet, and order thy ways aright.

Prv 4:26

Make the path of your feet level.: Let all of your ways be established.

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27

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μη_not εκκλινη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-RECOIL/AVOID-ing, you(sg)-should-RECOIL/AVOID} εις_{into +acc} τα_{the (nom|acc)} δεξια_{right (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} μηδε_{neither/nor; Mede (voc)} εις_{into +acc} τα_{the (nom|acc)} αριστερα_{left (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} αποστρεψον_{do-TURN-AWAY-you(sg)!, going-to-TURN-AWAY (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} σον_{your/yours(sg) (acc, nom|acc|voc); going-to-RUB (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ποδα_{foot (acc)} απο_from οδου_{way/road (gen)} κακης_{wicked (gen)}

Prv 4:27

Turn not aside to the right hand nor to the left, but turn away thy foot from an evil way: for God knows the ways on the right hand, but those on the left are crooked: and he will make thy ways straight, and will guide thy steps in peace.

Prv 4:27

Don’t turn to the right hand nor to the left.: Remove your foot from evil.

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27a

27a

οδους_{ways/roads (acc)} γαρ_for τας_{the (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} δεξιων_{right (gen)} οιδεν_{he/she/it-has-KNOW-ed} ο_{the (nom)} θεος_{god (nom)} διεστραμμεναι_{having-been-TWIST/BEND-ed (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} αι_{the (nom)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} αριστερων_{left (gen)}

Prv 4:27(a)

for God knows the ways on the right hand, but those on the left are crooked: and he will make thy ways straight, and will guide thy steps in peace.

27a

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27b

27b

αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ορθας_{straight (acc)} ποιησει_{doing/making (dat); he/she/it-will-DO/MAKE, you(sg)-will-be-DO/MAKE-ed (classical)} τας_{the (acc)} τροχιας_{path (gen), paths (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} τας_{the (acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} πορειας_{going (gen), goings (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} εν_in/with/by ειρηνη(ι)_{peace (dat)} προαξει_{he/she/it-will-PRECEDE, you(sg)-will-be-PRECEDE-ed (classical)}

27b

27b

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