Sir 8

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Wisdom of Sirach

‎Brenton (1851)

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μη_not διαμαχου_{be-you(sg)-being-???-ed!} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ανθρωπου_{person (gen)} δυναστου_{sovereign (gen)} μηποτε_never εμπεση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-FALL} εις_{into +acc} τας_{the (acc)} χειρας_{hands (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 8:1

Strive not with a mighty man' lest thou fall into his hands.

Sir 8:1

Don’t contend with a mighty man, lest perhaps you fall into his hands.

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μη_not εριζε_{be-you(sg)-STRIVE-ing!} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ανθρωπου_{person (gen)} πλουσιου_{abundant (gen)} μηποτε_never αντιστηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-OPPOSE-ed} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} την_{the (acc)} ολκην πολλους_{many (acc)} γαρ_for απωλεσεν_{he/she/it-DESTROY-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} και_and καρδιας_{heart (gen), hearts (acc)} βασιλεων_{kings (gen)} εξεκλινεν_{he/she/it-was-RECOIL/AVOID-ing, he/she/it-RECOIL/AVOID-ed}

Sir 8:2

Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.

Sir 8:2

Don’t strive with a rich man, lest perhaps he overpower you; for gold has destroyed many, and turned away the hearts of kings.

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μη_not διαμαχου_{be-you(sg)-being-???-ed!} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ανθρωπου_{person (gen)} γλωσσωδους και_and μη_not επιστοιβαση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-???} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ξυλα_{trees (nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 8:3

Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.

Sir 8:3

Don’t argue with a loudmouthed man. Don’t heap wood upon his fire.

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μη_not προσπαιζε απαιδευτω(ι)_{uninstructed (dat)} ινα_{in-order-that} μη_not ατιμαζωνται_{they-should-be-being-DISHONOR-ed} οι_{the (nom)} προγονοι_{fore-born (nom|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Sir 8:4

Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.

Sir 8:4

Don’t make fun of a rude man, lest your ancestors be dishonored.

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μη_not ονειδιζε_{be-you(sg)-REPROACH-ing!} ανθρωπον_{person (acc)} αποστρεφοντα_{while TURN-AWAY-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} απο_from αμαρτιας_{sin (gen), sins (acc)} μνησθητι_{be-you(sg)-REMEMBER-ed!} οτι_because/that παντες_{all (nom|voc)} εσμεν_we-are εν_in/with/by επιτιμοις

Sir 8:5

Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

Sir 8:5

Don’t reproach a man when he turns from sin. Remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

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μη_not ατιμαση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-DISHONOR} ανθρωπον_{person (acc)} εν_in/with/by γηρα(ι)_{old age (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and γαρ_for εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} ημων_{us (gen)} γηρασκουσιν_{they-are-GROW-ing-OLD, while GROW-ing-OLD (dat)}

Sir 8:6

Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.

Sir 8:6

Don’t dishonor a man in his old age, for some of us are also growing old.

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μη_not επιχαιρε επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} νεκρω(ι)_{dead (dat)} μνησθητι_{be-you(sg)-REMEMBER-ed!} οτι_because/that παντες_{all (nom|voc)} τελευτωμεν_{we-are-END-ing, we-should-be-END-ing}

Sir 8:7

Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.

Sir 8:7

Don’t rejoice over anyone’s death. Remember that we all die.

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μη_not παριδη(ι)ς διηγημα σοφων_{wise (gen)} και_and εν_in/with/by ταις_{the (dat)} παροιμιαις_{proverbs (dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} αναστρεφου_{be-you(sg)-being-GO-ed-ABOUT/RETURN!} οτι_because/that παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} μαθηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-LEARN-ed} παιδειαν_{chastisement (acc)} και_and λειτουργησαι_{to-OFFICIATE, be-you(sg)-OFFICIATE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-OFFICIATE (opt)} μεγιστασιν_{magistrates (dat)}

Sir 8:8

Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.

Sir 8:8

Don’t neglect the discourse of the wise. Be conversant with their proverbs; for from them you will learn discipline and how to serve great men.

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μη_not αστοχει_{he/she/it-is-BE-OFF-TARGET-ing, you(sg)-are-being-BE-OFF-TARGET-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-BE-OFF-TARGET-ing!} διηγηματος γεροντων_{old men (gen)} και_and γαρ_for αυτοι_{they/same (nom)} εμαθον_{I-LEARN-ed, they-LEARN-ed} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} των_{the (gen)} πατερων_{fathers (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} οτι_because/that παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} μαθηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-LEARN-ed} συνεσιν_{insight/discernment (acc)} και_and εν_in/with/by καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} χρειας_{need (gen), needs (acc)} δουναι_to-GIVE αποκρισιν_{answer (acc)}

Sir 8:9

Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.

Sir 8:9

Don’t miss the discourse of the aged, for they also learned from their parents, because from them you will learn understanding, and to give an answer in time of need.

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μη_not εκκαιε_{be-you(sg)-INFLAME-ing!} ανθρακας_{charcoals (acc)} αμαρτωλου_{sinful (gen)} μη_not εμπυρισθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-BURN-ed} εν_in/with/by πυρι_{fire (dat)} φλογος_{flame (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 8:10

Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.

Sir 8:10

Don’t kindle the coals of a sinner, lest you be burned with the flame of his fire.

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μη_not εξαναστη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-RAISE UP} απο_from προσωπου_{face (gen)} υβριστου_{insolent (gen)} ινα_{in-order-that} μη_not εγκαθιση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-SEAT IN OR UPON; ADMINISTER A SITZ-BATH TO ONE-ed, he/she/it-should-SEAT IN OR UPON; ADMINISTER A SITZ-BATH TO ONE, you(sg)-should-be-SEAT IN OR UPON; ADMINISTER A SITZ-BATH TO ONE-ed} ως_as/like ενεδρον_{ambush (nom|acc|voc)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} στοματι_{mouth/maw (dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Sir 8:11

Rise not up in anger at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words

Sir 8:11

Don’t rise up from the presence of an insolent man, lest he lie in wait as an ambush for your mouth.

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μη_not δανειση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-LEND} ανθρωπω(ι)_{person (dat)} ισχυροτερω(ι)_{stronger (dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and εαν_{if haply, therefore} δανειση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-LEND} ως_as/like απολωλεκως γινου_{be-you(sg)-being-BECOME-ed!}

Sir 8:12

Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.

Sir 8:12

Don’t lend to a man who is stronger than you; and if you lend, count it as a loss.

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μη_not εγγυηση(ι) υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} δυναμιν_{ability (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and εαν_{if haply, therefore} εγγυηση(ι) ως_as/like αποτεισων_{going-to-REPAY (fut ptcp) (nom)} φροντιζε_{be-you(sg)-CONSIDER-ing!}

Sir 8:13

Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.

Sir 8:13

Don’t be surety beyond your means. If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay.

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μη_not δικαζου_{be-you(sg)-being-JUDGE-ed!} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} κριτου_{judge (gen)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} γαρ_for την_{the (acc)} δοξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} κρινουσιν_{they-are-JUDGE-ing, they-will-JUDGE, while JUDGE-ing (dat), going-to-JUDGE (fut ptcp) (dat)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)}

Sir 8:14

Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.

Sir 8:14

Don’t go to law with a judge; for according to his honor they will give judgment for him.

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μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} τολμηρου_{reckless (gen)} μη_not πορευου_{be-you(sg)-being-GO-ed!} εν_in/with/by οδω(ι)_{way/road (dat)} ινα_{in-order-that} μη_not βαρυνηται_{he/she/it-should-be-being-WEIGH-ed-DOWN, he/she/it-should-be-WEIGH-ed-DOWN} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} γαρ_for κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} θελημα_{will (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ποιησει_{doing/making (dat); he/she/it-will-DO/MAKE, you(sg)-will-be-DO/MAKE-ed (classical)} και_and τη(ι)_{the (dat)} αφροσυνη(ι)_{mindlessness (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} συναπολη(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-ANNIHILATE-ed-WITH, he/she/it-should-ANNIHILATE-WITH, you(sg)-should-be-ANNIHILATE-ed-WITH}

Sir 8:15

Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.

Sir 8:15

Don’t travel with a reckless man, lest he be burdensome to you; for he will do as he pleases, and you will perish with his folly.

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μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} θυμωδους μη_not ποιηση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-DO/MAKE} μαχην_{quarrel (acc)} και_and μη_not διαπορευου_{be-you(sg)-being-PASS-ed-THROUGH!} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} την_{the (acc)} ερημον_{deserted (acc, nom|acc|voc)} οτι_because/that ως_as/like ουδεν_{none (nom|acc)} εν_in/with/by οφθαλμοις_{eyes (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} αιμα_{blood (nom|acc|voc)} και_and οπου_where ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is βοηθεια_{help (nom|voc)} καταβαλει_{he/she/it-will-CAST DOWN, you(sg)-will-be-CAST DOWN-ed (classical)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)}

Sir 8:16

Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.

Sir 8:16

Don’t fight with a wrathful man. Don’t travel with him through the desert, for blood is as nothing in his sight. Where there is no help, he will overthrow you.

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μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} μωρου_{moronic (gen)} μη_not συμβουλευου_{be-you(sg)-being-COUNCIL-ed!} ου_not γαρ_for δυνησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-ABLE-ed} λογον_{word (acc)} στεξαι_{to-BEAR, be-you(sg)-BEAR-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-BEAR (opt)}

Sir 8:17

Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.

Sir 8:17

Don’t consult with a fool, for he will not be able to keep a secret.

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ενωπιον_{in-the-presence-of (+gen); in the sight of/ in front of (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αλλοτριου_{another's (gen)} μη_not ποιηση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-DO/MAKE} κρυπτον_{secret (acc, nom|acc|voc); while HIDE-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ου_not γαρ_for γινωσκεις_{you(sg)-are-KNOW-ing} τι_{who (nom|acc)} τεξεται_{he/she/it-will-be-GIVE-ed-BIRTH}

Sir 8:18

Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.

Sir 8:18

Do no secret thing before a stranger, for you don’t know what it will cause.

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παντι_{each, every (dat)} ανθρωπω(ι)_{person (dat)} μη_not εκφαινε_{be-you(sg)-REVEAL-ing!} σην_{your/yours(sg) (acc)} καρδιαν_{heart (acc)} και_and μη_not αναφερετω_{let-him/her/it-be-BRING/OFFER-ing-UP!} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} χαριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)}

Sir 8:19

Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.

Sir 8:19

Don’t open your heart to every man. Don’t let him return you a favor.

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