CATSS LXX ‎Brenton (1851) Wiki English Translation‎ / World English Bible1κρείσσων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
κρείττων -ον and κρείσσων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος
κρεισσον·^
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
better/superior
Comparative adjective from the noun "κράτος" (dominion/might/power", hence more-mighty/powerful/dominating/noble. Usually rendered "better", but distinguished from "καλός" (better-good), and "προέχω" (better/su ψωμὸς μεθ’ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
μετά
μεθ’
indecl
after/against(+acc), with(+gen)
Truncated before vowels: μετ’ (smooth breathing), μεθ’ (rough breathing). ἡδονῆς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ἡδονή, -ῆς, ἡ
ηδον·ης
(fem) gen sg
pleasure
ἐν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἐν
εν
indecl
in/with/by
(+dat) - εν to see with; prep. at, in; adv. wherein, by; σε pron. thee and prep. in, into, among εἰρήνῃ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
εἰρήνη, -ης, ἡ
ειρην·ῃ
(fem) dat sg
peace
ἢ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
ἤ[1]
η
indecl
or/than
οἶκος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
οἶκος, -ου, ὁ (cf. οἰκία)
οικ·ος
(mas) nom sg
house/home
/dwelling-place, by extension, household. πλήρης [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
πλήρης -ες
πληρ(ε)·^ς
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
full
πολλῶν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Quantifier (Indefinite Numeral, irreg.)
πολ[λ]ύς πολλή πολ[λ]ύ
πολλ·ων
neu gen pl or mas gen pl or fem gen pl
many
ἀγαθῶν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
ἀγαθός -ή -όν (cf. καλός)
αγαθ·ων
neu gen pl or mas gen pl or fem gen pl
good
good, fit, capable, useful καὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
καί
και
indecl
and
also, even, namely ἀδίκων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2); Verb
ἄ·δικος -ον; ἀ·δικέω (αδικ(ε)-, αδικη·σ-, αδικη·σ-, ηδικη·κ-, ηδικη-, αδικη·θ-)
αδικ·ων; αδικ(ε)·ο[υ]ν[τ]·^
neu gen pl or mas gen pl or fem gen pl; pres act ptcp mas nom sg
unjust; while DO-HARM/WRONG-ing
[unrighteous, someone who is guilty against another in the law]; Lit:"do-unright". θυμάτων μετὰ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
μετά
μετα
indecl
after/against(+acc), with(+gen)
Truncated before vowels: μετ’ (smooth breathing), μεθ’ (rough breathing). μάχης [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
μάχη, -ης, ἡ
μαχ·ης
(fem) gen sg
quarrel
contention, strife.Prv 17:1Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.Prv 17:1

Better is a dry morsel with quietness,

than a house full of feasting with strife.

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2οἰκέτης [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 1st Decl.)
οἰκέτης, -ου, ὁ
οικετ·ης
(mas) nom sg
household slave
νοήμων κρατήσει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
κρατέω (κρατ(ε)-, κρατη·σ-, κρατη·σ-, κεκρατη·κ-, κεκρατη-, κρατη·θ-)
κρατη·σει
fut act ind 3rd sg or fut mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-will-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD, you(sg)-will-be-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ed
, from "κράτος" (strength/might), hence take-hold/control-of/retain, exercise-power-over, seize/arrest/detain, bear/carry, δεσποτῶν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 1st Decl.)
δεσπότης, -ου, ὁ
δεσποτ·ων
(mas) gen pl
masters
/despot/authoritarian-one. ἀφρόνων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρον·ων
neu gen pl or mas gen pl or fem gen pl
unthinking
senseless ἐν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἐν
εν
indecl
in/with/by
(+dat) - εν to see with; prep. at, in; adv. wherein, by; σε pron. thee and prep. in, into, among δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἀδελφοῖς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
ἀδελφός, -οῦ, ὁ, voc. pl. ἀδελφοί
αδελφ·οις
(mas) dat pl
brothers
διελεῖται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
δι·αιρέω (δι+αιρ(ε)-, δι+ελ(ε)·[σ]-, δι+ελ·[σ]- or 2nd δι+ελ-, -, δι+ῃρη-, δι+αιρε·θ-)
δι·ελ(ε)·[σ]εται
fut mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-APPORTION-ed
Lit:"take/choose-from side-to-side", hence apportion/distribute/divide/separate μέρη [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
μέρο·ς, -ους, τό
μερ(ε)·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
parts/pieces
regionsPrv 17:2A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions among brethren.Prv 17:2

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,

and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

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3ὥσπερ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
ὥσ·περ
ωσπερ
indecl
just as
Lit:"wholly/very/completely-as/like", hence "just-as", "just-like". δοκιμάζεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
δοκιμάζω (δοκιμαζ-, δοκιμ(α)·[σ]-/δοκιμα·σ-, δοκιμα·σ-, δεδοκιμα·κ-, δεδοκιμασ-, δοκιμασ·θ-)
δοκιμαζ·εται
pres mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-is-being-VET/SCRUTINIZE-ed
[test by trial/close examination to see if acceptable] ἐν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἐν
εν
indecl
in/with/by
(+dat) - εν to see with; prep. at, in; adv. wherein, by; σε pron. thee and prep. in, into, among καμίνῳ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 2nd Decl.)
κάμινος, -ου, ἡ
καμιν·ῳ
(fem) dat sg
furnace
ἄργυρος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
ἄργυρος, -ου, ὁ
αργυρ·ος
(mas) nom sg
silver
καὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
καί
και
indecl
and
also, even, namely χρυσός [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
χρυσός, -οῦ, ὁ
χρυσ·ος
(mas) nom sg
gold
οὕτως [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adverb
οὕτως/οὕτω
ουτως
indecl
so, thus
[Lit:"like-this": in-this-manner (οὕτως before vowels and consonants; οὕτω before consonants only] ἐκλεκταὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
ἐκ·λεκτός -ή -όν
εκλεκτ·αι
fem nom|voc pl
chosen
chosen, selected, elected καρδίαι [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
καρδία, -ας, ἡ
καρδι·αι
(fem) nom|voc pl
hearts
καρδιας With the eyes of the heart enlightened (Eph_1:18) παρὰ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
παρά
παρα
indecl
frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)
παρ’ before vowels I. beside, near, by, II. along, III. past, beyond. 1. with Verbs of coming, going, etc., to the side of, to, with Verbs of placing, examining, etc., side by side with, near, together κυρίῳ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.); Adjective (2-1-2)
κύριος[2], -ου, ὁ, voc. pl. κύριοι; κύριος[1] -α -ον [LXX]
κυρι·ῳ; κυρι·ῳ
(mas) dat sg; neu dat sg or mas dat sg
lord; authoritative
, "ὁ Κύριος" = Hebr. YHVH (Yahweh, Yehovah).; Prv 17:3As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, so are choice hearts with the Lord.Prv 17:3

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,

but Yahweh tests the hearts.

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4κακὸς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
κακός -ή -όν (cf. φαῦλος)
κακ·ος
mas nom sg
wicked
/evil ὑπακούει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ὑπ·ακούω (υπ+ακου-, υπ+ακου·σ-, υπ+ακου·σ-, -, -, -)
υπ·ακου·ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-OBEY-ing, you(sg)-are-being-OBEY-ed
Lit:"hear-under", hence attend/obey γλώσσης [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
γλῶσσα/γλῶττα, -ης, ἡ
γλωσσ·ης
(fem) gen sg
tongue
the tongue; a language (by metonymy of the thing for what it produces); or something shaped like a tongue παρανόμων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
παρα·νομέω/παρ·α·νομέω (παρα+νομ(ε)-/παρ+ανομ(ε)-, -, παρα+νομη·σ-/παρ+ανομη·σ-, -, -, -)
παρα·νομ(ε)·ο[υ]ν[τ]·^
pres act ptcp mas nom sg
while BE-ing-OUTSIDE-THE-LAW
δίκαιος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
δίκαιος -αία -ον
δικαι·ος
mas nom sg
righteous
/just/right, (by judicial implication) innocent. δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] οὐ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ου
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. προσέχει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
προσ·έχω (προσ+εχ-, προσ+εξ-, 2nd προσ+σχ-/ath. προσ+σχε-, προσ+εσχη·κ-, -, -)
προσ·εχ·ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ing, you(sg)-are-being-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ed
Lit:"have/hold-toward". hence attend/pay-attention/heed/give-value(+dative); consider-important; reck [with negative or questions]; it recks (it is important). Cf. εἰσ·ακούω χείλεσιν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
χεῖλο·ς, -ους, τό, gen. pl. χειλέων
χειλ(ε)·σι(ν)
(neu) dat pl
lips
shore border ψευδέσιν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.); Adjective (3-3-3)
ψεῦδο·ς, -ους, τό; ψευδής -ές
ψευδ(ε)·σι(ν); ψευδ(ε)·σι(ν)
(neu) dat pl; neu dat pl or mas dat pl or fem dat pl
lies; false
falsehood, untruth, false religion; false, lyingPrv 17:4A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: but a righteous man attends not to false lips.Prv 17:4

An evildoer heeds wicked lips.

A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

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5ὁ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·ο[ς]
mas nom sg
the
καταγελῶν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
κατα·γελάω (κατα+γελ(α)-, κατα+γελα·σ-, κατα+γελα·σ-, -, -, κατα+γελασ·θ-)
κατα·γελ(α)·ο[υ]ν[τ], κατα·γελ(α)·ο[υ]ν[τ]·^
pres act ptcp mas voc sg or pres act ptcp neu nom|acc|voc sg, pres act ptcp mas nom sg
while LAUGH-ing-AT
πτωχοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
πτωχός -ή -όν
πτωχ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
beggarly-poor
/cowering/destitute-poor. Distinct from "πενιχρός" (needy-poor) παροξύνει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
παρ·οξύνω (παρ+οξυν-, -, παρ+οξυν·[σ]-, -, -, παρ+οξυν·θ-)
παρ·οξυν·ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-PROVOKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-PROVOKE-ed
urge or spur into action; also irritate or provoke τὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ον
mas acc sg
the
ποιήσαντα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ποιέω (ποι(ε)-, ποιη·σ-, ποιη·σ-, πεποιη·κ-, πεποιη-, ποιη·θ-)
ποιη·σαντ·α
1aor act ptcp mas acc sg or 1aor act ptcp neu nom|acc|voc pl
upon DO/MAKE-ing
αὐτόν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (3rd Person)
αὐτός αὐτή αὐτό
αυτ·ον
mas acc sg
him/it/same
ὁ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·ο[ς]
mas nom sg
the
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἐπιχαίρων ἀπολλυμένῳ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἀπ·όλλυμι (ath. απ+ολλυ-, απ+ολ(ε)·[σ]-/απ+ολε·σ-, απ+ολε·σ- or 2nd απ+ολ-, απ+ολωλ·[κ]-, -, -)
απ·ολλυ·μεν·ῳ
pres mp ptcp mas dat sg or pres mp ptcp neu dat sg
while being-DESTROY-ed
Lit:"destroy-from", hence fully/utterly-destroy/ruin/annihilate (active), perish, be lost (middle/passive). οὐκ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ουκ
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. ἀθῳωθήσεται ὁ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·ο[ς]
mas nom sg
the
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἐπισπλαγχνιζόμενος ἐλεηθήσεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐλεέω (cf. ἐλεάω) (ελε(ε)-, ελεη·σ-, ελεη·σ-, -, ηλεη-, ελεη·θ-)
ελεη·θησεται
fut θη ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-MERCY-ed
Prv 17:5He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; and he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: but he that has compassion shall find mercy.Prv 17:5

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.

He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

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6στέφανος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.); Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
στέφανος[1], -ου, ὁ; Στέφανος[2], -ου, ὁ
στεφαν·ος; στεφαν·ος
(mas) nom sg; (mas) nom sg
wreath; wreath
this is the wreath of victory, a crown only in the sense of an accomplishment but not in the governing sense, it does not signify authority as διαδημα which is the crown of a ruler; wreath (only) not crown γερόντων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
γέρων[τ], -ο[υ]ντος, ὁ, dat. pl. γέρουσιν
γερο[υ]ντ·ων
(mas) gen pl
old men
τέκνα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 2nd Decl.)
τέκνον, -ου, τό, voc. sg. τέκνον, voc. pl. τέκνα
τεκν·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
children
τέκνων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 2nd Decl.)
τέκνον, -ου, τό, voc. sg. τέκνον, voc. pl. τέκνα
τεκν·ων
(neu) gen pl
children
καύχημα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
καύχημα[τ], -ατος, τό
καυχημα[τ]
(neu) nom|acc|voc sg
boast
[vaunt, brag] δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] τέκνων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 2nd Decl.)
τέκνον, -ου, τό, voc. sg. τέκνον, voc. pl. τέκνα
τεκν·ων
(neu) gen pl
children
πατέρες [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
πατήρ, -τ[ε]ρός, ὁ, voc. pl. πατέρες
πατερ·ες
(mas) nom|voc pl
fathers
αὐτῶν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (3rd Person)
αὐτός αὐτή αὐτό
αυτ·ων
fem gen pl or mas gen pl or neu gen pl
them/same
Prv 17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; and their fathers are the glory of children. The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; but the faithless not even a farthing.Prv 17:6

Children’s children are the crown of old men;

the glory of children are their parents.

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6aτοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
the
πιστοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2); Verb
πιστός -ή -όν; πιστόω (πιστ(ο)-, πιστω·σ-, πιστω·σ-, -, -, πιστω·θ-)
πιστ·ου; πιστ(ο)·ε, πιστ(ο)·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg; pres act imp 2nd sg, pres mp imp 2nd sg
faithful; be-you(sg)-ACT-WITH-FAITH/ASSURANCE-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-ACT-WITH-FAITH/ASSURANCE-ed!
trusthworthy; "πιστόω",from adj."πιστός" (faithful). GNT:1x, 2Tim 3:14 (AIP), KJV:"hast-been-assured-of", NAS: have-become-convinced". LXX (16x): make certain/steadfast/firm/establish ὅλος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Quantifier (Partitive Numeral)
ὅλος -η -ον
ολ·ος
mas nom sg
whole
ὁ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·ο[ς]
mas nom sg
the
κόσμος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
κόσμος, -ου, ὁ
κοσμ·ος
(mas) nom sg
world
[present order; material realm; decoration/adornment] τῶν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ων
neu gen pl or mas gen pl or fem gen pl
the
χρημάτων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
χρῆμα[τ], -ατος, τό
χρηματ·ων
(neu) gen pl
means
(wealth, necessities, possessions {time related, expose?}) τοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
the
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἀπίστου [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2); Verb
ἄ·πιστος -ον; ἀ·πιστέω (απιστ(ε)-, -, απιστη·σ-, -, -, -)
απιστ·ου; απιστ(ε)·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg or fem gen sg; pres mp imp 2nd sg
unfaithful; be-you(sg)-being-DISBELIEVE/BE-ed-UNFAITHFUL!
ungodly, recreant, perfidious; adulterous, unfaithful; deceitful, treacherous; archaic:'apostate'; οὐδὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐδέ (οὐ δέ)
ουδε
indecl
neither/nor
Lit:"not-moreover" or "not-but", hence neither/nor.
οὐδ’ sometimes before vowels. ὀβολόςPrv 17:6(a) The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; but the faithless not even a farthing.6a

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7οὐχ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ουχ
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. ἁρμόσει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἁρμόζω (αρμοζ-, αρμο·σ-, αρμο·σ-, -, ηρμοσ-, -)
αρμο·σει
fut act ind 3rd sg or fut mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-will-JOIN, you(sg)-will-be-JOIN-ed
ἄφρονι [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρον·ι
neu dat sg or mas dat sg or fem dat sg
unthinking
senseless χείλη [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
χεῖλο·ς, -ους, τό, gen. pl. χειλέων
χειλ(ε)·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
lips
shore border πιστὰ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
πιστός -ή -όν
πιστ·α
neu nom|acc|voc pl
faithful
trusthworthy οὐδὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐδέ (οὐ δέ)
ουδε
indecl
neither/nor
Lit:"not-moreover" or "not-but", hence neither/nor.
οὐδ’ sometimes before vowels. δικαίῳ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
δίκαιος -αία -ον
δικαι·ῳ
neu dat sg or mas dat sg
righteous
/just/right, (by judicial implication) innocent. χείλη [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
χεῖλο·ς, -ους, τό, gen. pl. χειλέων
χειλ(ε)·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
lips
shore border ψευδῆ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.); Adjective (3-3-3)
ψεῦδο·ς, -ους, τό; ψευδής -ές
ψευδ(ε)·α; ψευδ(ε)·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl; neu nom|acc|voc pl or mas acc sg or fem acc sg
lies; false
falsehood, untruth, false religion; false, lyingPrv 17:7Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.Prv 17:7

Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool,

much less do lying lips fit a prince.

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8μισθὸς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
μισθός, -ου, ὁ
μισθ·ος
(mas) nom sg
reward
[wage, payment, compensation, due] χαρίτων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 3rd Decl.)
χάρι[τ]ς, -ιτος, ἡ, acc. χάρι[τ]ν and χάριτα
χαριτ·ων
(fem) gen pl
favor/graces
[see charity] ἡ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·η
fem nom sg
the
παιδεία [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
παιδεία, -ας, ἡ
παιδει·α
(fem) nom|voc sg
chastisement
education; Culture(v. t.) To cultivate; to educate; training, teaching, education, preparing the earth for seed and raising crops by tillage. τοῖς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·οις
neu dat pl or mas dat pl
the
χρωμένοις [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
χράομαι (χρ(η)-/χρ(α)-, χρη·σ-, χρη·σ-, -, κεχρη-, χρησ·θ-)
χρ(η)·ομεν·οις, χρ(α)·ομεν·οις
pres mp ptcp mas dat pl or pres mp ptcp neu dat pl, pres mp ptcp mas dat pl or pres mp ptcp neu dat pl
while being-USE/TREAT-ed
(profit, advise) οὗ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle; Pronoun (Relative)
οὗ[1]; ὅς ἥ ὅ
ου; ου
indecl; neu gen sg or mas gen sg
where; who/whom/which
ἕως οὗ means "until where (in time)", that is, "until when", "until such time as", or "until the point that"; δ’ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δ’
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἂν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
ἄν
αν
indecl
ever
ἐπιστρέψῃ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐπι·στρέφω (επι+στρεφ-, επι+στρεψ-, επι+στρεψ-, -, -, επι+στραφ·[θ]-)
επι·στρεφ·σῃ
fut mp ind 2nd sg or 1aor act sub 3rd sg or 1aor mp sub 2nd sg
you(sg)-will-be-TURN-AROUND-ed, he/she/it-should-TURN-AROUND, you(sg)-should-be-TURN-AROUND-ed
Lit:"turn-upon", hence turn-around, return. εὐοδωθήσεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
εὐ·οδόω (ευ+οδ(ο)-/ευοδ(ο)-, ευ+οδω·σ-, ευ+οδω·σ-/ευοδω·σ-, ευοδω·κ-, -, ευ+οδω·θ-/ευοδω·θ-)
ευ·οδω·θησεται
fut θη ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-PROSPER-ed
literally: to have a good journey; metaphorically: to prosper, to succeedPrv 17:8Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward; and whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.Prv 17:8

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;

wherever he turns, he prospers.

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9ὃς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Relative)
ὅς ἥ ὅ
ος
mas nom sg
who/whom/which
κρύπτει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
κρύπτω/κρύβω (κρυπτ-/κρυβ-, κρυψ-, κρυψ-, -, κεκρυπτ-, κρυβ·[θ]-)
κρυπτ·ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-SECRET-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SECRET-ed
conceal, skulk ἀδικήματα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
ἀ·δίκημα[τ], -ατος, τό
αδικηματ·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
wrongs
ζητεῖ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ζητέω (ζητ(ε)-, ζητη·σ-, ζητη·σ-, -, -, ζητη·θ-)
ζητ(ε)·ει, ζητ(ε)·ε
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical, pres act imp 2nd sg
he/she/it-is-SEEK-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SEEK-ed, be-you(sg)-SEEK-ing!
/search/inquire, look-into φιλίαν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
φιλία, -ας, ἡ
φιλι·αν
(fem) acc sg
friendship
[high degree of association] ὃς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Relative)
ὅς ἥ ὅ
ος
mas nom sg
who/whom/which
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] μισεῖ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
μισέω (μισ(ε)-, μιση·σ-, μιση·σ-, μεμιση·κ-, μεμιση-, μιση·θ-)
μισ(ε)·ει, μισ(ε)·ε
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical, pres act imp 2nd sg
he/she/it-is-HATE/DETEST-ing, you(sg)-are-being-HATE/DETEST-ed, be-you(sg)-HATE/DETEST-ing!
/dislike, abominate κρύπτειν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
κρύπτω/κρύβω (κρυπτ-/κρυβ-, κρυψ-, κρυψ-, -, κεκρυπτ-, κρυβ·[θ]-)
κρυπτ·ειν
pres act inf
to-be-SECRET-ing
conceal, skulk διίστησιν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
δι·ΐστημι (ath. δι+ιστ(α)-/ath. δι+ιστ(η)-, δια+στη·σ-, δια+στη·σ- or 2nd ath. δια+στ(η)-/ath. δια+στ(α)-, δια+εστη·κ-, -, -)
δι·ιστ(α)·^σι(ν)
pres act ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-is-SEPARATE-ing
φίλους [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
φίλος -η -ον
φιλ·ους
mas acc pl
friend
companion καὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
καί
και
indecl
and
also, even, namely οἰκείους [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2 and 2-1-2)
οἰκεῖος (-α) -ον
οικει·ους
mas acc pl or fem acc pl
householder
belonging to a householdPrv 17:9He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.Prv 17:9

He who covers an offense promotes love;

but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

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10συντρίβει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
συν·τρίβω (συν+τριβ-, συν+τριψ-, συν+τριψ-, -, συν+τετριβ-, συν+τριβ·[θ]-)
συν·τριβ·ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-CRUSH/SHATTER-ing, you(sg)-are-being-CRUSH/SHATTER-ed
Lit:"rub-together" stick to light a fire, hence crush-completely, break (into pieces). shatter ἀπειλὴ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ἀπειλή, -ῆς, ἡ
απειλ·η
(fem) nom|voc sg
threat
καρδίαν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
καρδία, -ας, ἡ
καρδι·αν
(fem) acc sg
heart
καρδιας With the eyes of the heart enlightened (Eph_1:18) φρονίμου [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2 and 2-1-2)
φρόνιμος (-η) -ον
φρονιμ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg or fem gen sg
prudent-wise
possessing sagacity or discernment from "φρήν"(personal-visceral-opinion), hence thoughtful/mindful, prudent/sensible/shrewd. Often rendered "wise", but distinct from "σοφός"(learned/skilled-wise)or "συνετός"(intel ἄφρων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.); Adjective (3-3-3)
ἀφρός, -οῦ, ὁ; ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρ·ων; αφρον·^
(mas) gen pl; mas nom sg or fem nom sg
foams; unthinking
; senseless δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] μαστιγωθεὶς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
μαστιγόω (μαστιγ(ο)-, μαστιγω·σ-, μαστιγω·σ-, -, μεμαστιγω-, μαστιγω·θ-)
μαστιγω·θει[ντ]·ς
aor θη ptcp mas nom|voc sg
upon being-WHIP-ed
literally: flog, scourge; figuratively: punish, chastise; generally: afflict, torment, mistreat οὐκ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ουκ
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. αἰσθάνεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
αἰσθάνομαι (αισθαν-, αισθη·σ-, αισθη·σ- or 2nd αισθ-, -, -, αισθαν·θ-/αισθη·θ-)
αισθαν·εται
pres mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-is-being-PERCEIVE/APPREHEND-ed
Prv 17:10A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.Prv 17:10

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding

than a hundred lashes into a fool.

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11ἀντιλογίας [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ἀντι·λογία, -ας, ἡ
αντιλογι·ας
(fem) gen sg or (fem) acc pl
contradiction/dispute, contradictions/disputes
[opposing arrgument, contention] ἐγείρει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐγείρω (εγειρ-, εγερ(ε)·[σ]-, εγειρ·[σ]-, εγρηγορ·[κ]-, εγηγερ-, εγερ·θ-)
εγειρ·ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-RAISE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-RAISE-ed
erect πᾶς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Quantifier (Indefinite Numeral)
πᾶ[ντ]ς πᾶσα πᾶν[τ], gen. sg. παντός πάσης παντός
πα[ντ]·ς
mas nom|voc sg
each, every
properly, each within some set, the set, implicitly defined by the local (sometimes following) context. Frequently (misleadingly) rendered by inclusive pronouns like "everyone" or "everything". κακός [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
κακός -ή -όν (cf. φαῦλος)
κακ·ος
mas nom sg
wicked
/evil ὁ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·ο[ς]
mas nom sg
the
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] κύριος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.); Adjective (2-1-2)
κύριος[2], -ου, ὁ, voc. pl. κύριοι; κύριος[1] -α -ον [LXX]
κυρι·ος; κυρι·ος
(mas) nom sg; mas nom sg
lord; authoritative
, "ὁ Κύριος" = Hebr. YHVH (Yahweh, Yehovah).; ἄγγελον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
ἄγγελος, -ου, ὁ
αγγελ·ον
(mas) acc sg
angel
messenger, envoy (human or otherwise); often in NT: Angel (spirit being sent as God's messenger) ἀνελεήμονα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
ἀν·ελεήμων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος
ανελεημον·α
neu nom|acc|voc pl or mas acc sg or fem acc sg
unmerciful
ἐκπέμψει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐκ·πέμπω (εκ+πεμπ-, εκ+πεμψ-, εκ+πεμψ-, -, -, εκ+πεμφ·θ-)
εκ·πεμπ·σει
fut act ind 3rd sg or fut mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-will-DISPATCH, you(sg)-will-be-DISPATCH-ed
Lit: send-out. αὐτῷ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (3rd Person)
αὐτός αὐτή αὐτό
αυτ·ῳ
mas dat sg or neu dat sg
him/it/same
Prv 17:11Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.Prv 17:11

An evil man seeks only rebellion;

therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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12ἐμπεσεῖται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐμ·πίπτω (εν+πιπτ-, εν+πεσ(ε)·[σ]-, εν+πεσ·[σ]- or 2nd εν+πεσ-, εν+πεπτω·κ-, -, -)
εν·πεσ(ε)·[σ]εται
fut mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-FALL-ed
μέριμνα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.); Verb
μέριμνα, -ης, ἡ; μεριμνάω (μεριμν(α)-, μεριμνη·σ-, μεριμνη·σ-, -, -, -)
μεριμν·α; μεριμν(α)·ε
(fem) nom|voc sg; pres act imp 2nd sg
worry; be-you(sg)-BE ANXIOUS-ing!
pursuit, ambition, object of care; ἀνδρὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
ἀνήρ, ἀνδρός, ὁ, voc. sg. ἄνερ
ανδρ·ι
(mas) dat sg
man
(as distinct from woman, beast, god, etc); sometimes "husband". νοήμονι οἱ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·οι
mas nom pl
the
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἄφρονες [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρον·ες
mas nom|voc pl or fem nom|voc pl
unthinking
senseless διαλογιοῦνται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
δια·λογίζομαι (δια+λογιζ-, δια+λογι(ε)·[σ]-, δια+λογι·σ-, -, -, -)
δια·λογι(ε)·[σ]ονται
fut mp ind 3rd pl
they-will-be-DELIBERATE-ed
consider, ponder, reason κακά [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
κακός -ή -όν (cf. φαῦλος)
κακ·α
neu nom|acc|voc pl
wicked
/evilPrv 17:12Care may befall a man of understanding; but fools will meditate evils.Prv 17:12

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,

rather than a fool in his folly.

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13ὃς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Relative)
ὅς ἥ ὅ
ος
mas nom sg
who/whom/which
ἀποδίδωσιν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἀπο·δίδωμι (ath. απο+διδ(ο)-/ath. απο+διδ(ω)-, απο+δω·σ-, απο+δω·κ- or 2nd ath. απο+δ(ο)-/ath. απο+δ(ω)-, -, απο+δεδο-, απο+δο·θ-)
απο·διδ(ο)·^σι(ν), απο·διδ(ω)·ωσι(ν)
pres act ind 3rd sg, pres act sub 3rd pl
he/she/it-is-GIVE-BACK-ing, they-should-be-GIVE-BACK-ing
Lit:"give-from", hence, give/pay-back/repay/restore, assign, impute, convey, refer, sell κακὰ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
κακός -ή -όν (cf. φαῦλος)
κακ·α
neu nom|acc|voc pl
wicked
/evil ἀντὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἀντί
αντι
indecl
against/instead (+gen)
as much as, in return for, in exchange ofmma]nti< is the preposition first of equivalence (Homer, Il . ix. 116, 117) and then of ex- change (1 Cor. xi. 15; Heb. xii. 2, 16; Matt. v. 38), ἀγαθῶν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
ἀγαθός -ή -όν (cf. καλός)
αγαθ·ων
neu gen pl or mas gen pl or fem gen pl
good
good, fit, capable, useful οὐ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ου
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. κινηθήσεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
κινέω (κιν(ε)-, κινη·σ-, κινη·σ-, -, -, κινη·θ-)
κινη·θησεται
fut θη ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-SET-ed-IN-MOTION
κακὰ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
κακός -ή -όν (cf. φαῦλος)
κακ·α
neu nom|acc|voc pl
wicked
/evil ἐκ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἐκ
εκ
indecl
out of (+gen)
ἐξ before vowels τοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
the
οἴκου [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.); Verb
οἶκος, -ου, ὁ (cf. οἰκία); οἰκέω (οικ(ε)-, οικη·σ-, οικη·σ-, -, -, οικη·θ-)
οικ·ου; οικ(ε)·ου
(mas) gen sg; pres mp imp 2nd sg
house/home; be-you(sg)-being-DWELL-ed!
/dwelling-place, by extension, household.; αὐτοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (3rd Person)
αὐτός αὐτή αὐτό
αυτ·ου
mas gen sg or neu gen sg
him/it/same
; Prv 17:13Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not be removed from his house.Prv 17:13

Whoever rewards evil for good,

evil shall not depart from his house.

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14ἐξουσίαν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ἐξ·ουσία, -ας, ἡ
εξουσι·αν
(fem) acc sg
authority
control, ruler, power, sway, freedom permitted by peace, licence δίδωσιν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
δίδωμι (ath. διδ(ο)-/ath. διδ(ω)-, δω·σ-, δω·κ- or 2nd ath. δ(ο)-/ath. δ(ω)-, δεδω·κ-, δεδο-, δο·θ-)
διδ(ο)·^σι(ν), διδ(ω)·ωσι(ν)
pres act ind 3rd sg, pres act sub 3rd pl
he/she/it-is-GIVE-ing, they-should-be-GIVE-ing
assign, concede, hand over, /offer, grant/bestow(to an inferior). λόγοις [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
λόγος, -ου, ὁ
λογ·οις
(mas) dat pl
words
word ἀρχὴ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ἀρχή, -ῆς, ἡ
αρχ·η
(fem) nom|voc sg
chief/head/ruler/beginning
chief/head/ruler, beginning/origin. Context impacts meaning. If dative w/o definite article, "origin" often offers the least contradiction with other scriptures. Titles with definite article, then "chief/head/ruler" (chief-priest, arc δικαιοσύνης [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
δικαιο·σύνη, -ης, ἡ
δικαιοσυν·ης
(fem) gen sg
righteousness
/justice, fulfillment of the law προηγεῖται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
προ·ηγέομαι (προ+ηγ(ε)-, -, προ+ηγη·σ-, -, -, -)
προ·ηγ(ε)·εται
pres mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-is-being-PREFER-ed
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] τῆς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ης
fem gen sg
the
ἐνδείας στάσις [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 3rd Decl.)
στάσις, -εως, ἡ
στασ(ι)·ς
(fem) nom sg
uprising
Standing or position; perhaps from this, a party or band (formed around a position)-- especially one formed for seditious purposes; thus, the meaning "strife/discord/dispute", as well as "uprising/riot/rebellion". καὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
καί
και
indecl
and
also, even, namely μάχη [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
μάχη, -ης, ἡ
μαχ·η
(fem) nom|voc sg
quarrel
contention, strife.Prv 17:14Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.Prv 17:14

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,

therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

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15ὃς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Relative)
ὅς ἥ ὅ
ος
mas nom sg
who/whom/which
δίκαιον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
δίκαιος -αία -ον
δικαι·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
righteous
/just/right, (by judicial implication) innocent. κρίνει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
κρίνω (κριν-, κριν(ε)·[σ]-, κριν·[σ]-, κεκρι·κ-, κεκρι-, κρι·θ-)
κριν·ει, κριν(ε)·[σ]ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical, fut act ind 3rd sg or fut mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-JUDGE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-JUDGE-ed, he/she/it-will-JUDGE, you(sg)-will-be-JUDGE-ed
/decide, assess/determine, discriminate/separate. Also LXX: contend, avenge/vindicate, decree. τὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ον
mas acc sg
the
ἄδικον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2)
ἄ·δικος -ον
αδικ·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg or fem acc sg
unjust
[unrighteous, someone who is guilty against another in the law] ἄδικον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2)
ἄ·δικος -ον
αδικ·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg or fem acc sg
unjust
[unrighteous, someone who is guilty against another in the law] δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] τὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ον
mas acc sg
the
δίκαιον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
δίκαιος -αία -ον
δικαι·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
righteous
/just/right, (by judicial implication) innocent. ἀκάθαρτος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2)
ἀ·κάθαρτος -ον
ακαθαρτ·ος
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
unclean
(impure) καὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
καί
και
indecl
and
also, even, namely βδελυκτὸς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
βδελυκτός -ή -όν
βδελυκτ·ος
mas nom sg
abominable
παρὰ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
παρά
παρα
indecl
frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)
παρ’ before vowels I. beside, near, by, II. along, III. past, beyond. 1. with Verbs of coming, going, etc., to the side of, to, with Verbs of placing, examining, etc., side by side with, near, together θεῷ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
θεός, -οῦ, ὁ
θε·ῳ
(mas) dat sg
god
[see theology]Prv 17:15He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.Prv 17:15

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,

both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

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16ἵνα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
ἵνα
ινα
indecl
in-order-that
/so-that. Often shortened to "that" (can be confusing). Also as-a-cause-of/because-of/as-per (some action/situation/condition). "ἵνα ἀναγνῶ ἐτιμήθην": "I was honoured because I read, Anon". ap. A.D.Synt.266.5, cf. Conj.243.2 τί [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Interrogative)
τί[ν]ς[1] τί[ν], gen. τίνος, dat. τίνι, acc. τίνα τί
τι[ν]
neu nom|acc sg
who
interrogative pronoun: who? what? why? etc. ὑπῆρξεν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ὑπ·άρχω (υπ+αρχ-, υπ+αρξ-, υπ+αρξ-, -, -, -)
υπ·ε·αρχ·σε(ν)
1aor act ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-TO BE-ed
A synonym of εἰμί, to be in existence, take initiative, begin χρήματα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
χρῆμα[τ], -ατος, τό
χρηματ·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
means
(wealth, necessities, possessions {time related, expose?}) ἄφρονι [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρον·ι
neu dat sg or mas dat sg or fem dat sg
unthinking
senseless κτήσασθαι [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
κτάομαι (κτ(α)-, κτη·σ-, κτη·σ-, -, κεκτη-, κτη·θ-)
κτη·σασθαι
1aor mp inf
to-be-ACQUIRE-ed
/obtain/buy/purchase/possess/control; κτησησθε κτῶμα κτάομαι κτήση temporality; domain and property are often considered correlative terms. γὰρ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
γάρ
γαρ
indecl
for
since, as σοφίαν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
σοφία, -ας, ἡ
σοφι·αν
(fem) acc sg
wisdom
/sagacity/skill/learning/cleverness/sapience. Usually rendered "wisdom", but misses the aspect of learned-skill. ἀκάρδιος οὐ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ου
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. δυνήσεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
δύνα·μαι (ath. δυν(α)-/ath. δυν(η)-, δυνη·σ-, -, -, -, δυνη·θ-/δυνασ·θ-)
δυνη·σεται
fut mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-ABLE-ed
Prv 17:16Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.Prv 17:16

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,

since he has no understanding?

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16aὃς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Relative)
ὅς ἥ ὅ
ος
mas nom sg
who/whom/which
ὑψηλὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
ὑψηλός -ή -όν
υψηλ·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
elevated
upraised, mighty ποιεῖ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ποιέω (ποι(ε)-, ποιη·σ-, ποιη·σ-, πεποιη·κ-, πεποιη-, ποιη·θ-)
ποι(ε)·ει, ποι(ε)·ε
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical, pres act imp 2nd sg
he/she/it-is-DO/MAKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DO/MAKE-ed, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ing!
τὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ον
mas acc sg
the
ἑαυτοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Reflexive)
ἑ·αυτοῦ/αὑτοῦ[2] -ῆς -οῦ
εαυτ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
self
him/her/it/our/your/them-selves οἶκον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
οἶκος, -ου, ὁ (cf. οἰκία)
οικ·ον
(mas) acc sg
house/home
/dwelling-place, by extension, household. ζητεῖ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ζητέω (ζητ(ε)-, ζητη·σ-, ζητη·σ-, -, -, ζητη·θ-)
ζητ(ε)·ει, ζητ(ε)·ε
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical, pres act imp 2nd sg
he/she/it-is-SEEK-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SEEK-ed, be-you(sg)-SEEK-ing!
/search/inquire, look-into συντριβήν ὁ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·ο[ς]
mas nom sg
the
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] σκολιάζων τοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
the
μαθεῖν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
μανθάνω (μανθαν-, μαθη·σ-, 2nd μαθ-, μεμαθη·κ-, -, -)
μαθ·ειν
2aor act inf
to-LEARN
practice, recite ἐμπεσεῖται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐμ·πίπτω (εν+πιπτ-, εν+πεσ(ε)·[σ]-, εν+πεσ·[σ]- or 2nd εν+πεσ-, εν+πεπτω·κ-, -, -)
εν·πεσ(ε)·[σ]εται
fut mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-FALL-ed
εἰς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
εἰς[1]
εις
indecl
into +acc
OF PLACE, the oldest and commonest usage into, with Verbs of saying or speaking relating to the person to whom or before whom one is speaking, Verbs expressing rest in a place, when a previous motion into or to it is implied; elliptical usage after Verbs κακά [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
κακός -ή -όν (cf. φαῦλος)
κακ·α
neu nom|acc|voc pl
wicked
/evilPrv 17:16(a) He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.16a

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17εἰς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
εἰς[1]
εις
indecl
into +acc
OF PLACE, the oldest and commonest usage into, with Verbs of saying or speaking relating to the person to whom or before whom one is speaking, Verbs expressing rest in a place, when a previous motion into or to it is implied; elliptical usage after Verbs πάντα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Quantifier (Indefinite Numeral)
πᾶ[ντ]ς πᾶσα πᾶν[τ], gen. sg. παντός πάσης παντός
παντ·α
neu nom|acc|voc pl or mas acc sg
all, each, every
properly, each within some set, the set, implicitly defined by the local (sometimes following) context. Frequently (misleadingly) rendered by inclusive pronouns like "everyone" or "everything". καιρὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
καιρός, -οῦ, ὁ (cf. χρόνος)
καιρ·ον
(mas) acc sg
period-of-time
/season φίλος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
φίλος -η -ον
φιλ·ος
mas nom sg
friend
companion ὑπαρχέτω [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ὑπ·άρχω (υπ+αρχ-, υπ+αρξ-, υπ+αρξ-, -, -, -)
υπ·αρχ·ετω
pres act imp 3rd sg
let-him/her/it-be-TO BE-ing!
A synonym of εἰμί, to be in existence, take initiative, begin σοι [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (2nd Person); Determiner (Possessive); Verb
σύ, σοῦ (σου), σοί (σοι), σέ (σε), pl. ὑμεῖς, ὑμῶν, ὑμῖν, ὑμᾶς; σός -ή -όν; τρίβω [LXX] (τριβ-, ·σ-, τριψ-, -, τετριβ-, -)
σοι; σ·οι; ·σοι
dat sg; mas nom|voc pl; fut act opt 3rd sg
you(sg); your/yours(sg); (fut opt)
; ; worn, rub ἀδελφοὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
ἀδελφός, -οῦ, ὁ, voc. pl. ἀδελφοί
αδελφ·οι
(mas) nom|voc pl
brothers
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἐν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἐν
εν
indecl
in/with/by
(+dat) - εν to see with; prep. at, in; adv. wherein, by; σε pron. thee and prep. in, into, among ἀνάγκαις [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ἀνάγκη, -ης, ἡ
αναγκ·αις
(fem) dat pl
compulsions/necessities
,compelling-need,compulsion χρήσιμοι [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
χρήσιμος -η -ον
χρησιμ·οι
mas nom|voc pl
able to be availed
ἔστωσαν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb; Verb
ἵστημι (ath. ιστ(α)-/ath. ιστ(η)-, στη·σ-, στη·σ- or 2nd ath. στ(η)-/ath. στ(α)-, εστη·κ-/εστα·κ-/εστ(α)·[κ]-, εστη-/εστα-, στα·θ-); εἰμί[1] (ath. (εσ)-/(εσ)-, εσ·[σ]-, -, -, -, -)
εστ(α)·[κ]οσ·αν; (εσ)·τωσαν
perf act ptcp fem acc sg; pres act imp 3rd pl
having STAND-ed; let-them-be!
/cause-to-stand; τούτου [lexicon][inflect][close]
Determiner (Demonstrative)
οὗτος αὕτη τοῦτο
τουτ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
this
When combined, "τοῦτ’ ἔστιν" means "that is"(i.e., in-other-words). γὰρ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
γάρ
γαρ
indecl
for
since, as χάριν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adverb; Noun (Fem. 3rd Decl.)
χάριν; χάρι[τ]ς, -ιτος, ἡ, acc. χάρι[τ]ν and χάριτα
χαριν; χαρι[τ]·ν
indecl; (fem) acc sg
for the sake of; favor/grace
[acc. of χάρις used adverbially] prep. for; [see charity] γεννῶνται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
γεννάω (γενν(α)-, γεννη·σ-, γεννη·σ-, γεγεννη·κ-, γεγεννη-, γεννη·θ-)
γενν(α)·ονται, γενν(α)·ωνται
pres mp ind 3rd pl, pres mp sub 3rd pl
they-are-being-BEGET/BIRTH-ed, they-should-be-being-BEGET/BIRTH-ed
Lit:"generate", hence beget/bring-forth/give-birth-to (Gen. 6:4): cause genesis ofPrv 17:17Have thou a friend for every time, and let brethren be useful in distress; for on this account are they born.Prv 17:17

A friend loves at all times;

and a brother is born for adversity.

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18ἀνὴρ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
ἀνήρ, ἀνδρός, ὁ, voc. sg. ἄνερ
irreg. ανε[δ]ρ·^
(mas) nom sg
man
(as distinct from woman, beast, god, etc); sometimes "husband". ἄφρων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.); Adjective (3-3-3)
ἀφρός, -οῦ, ὁ; ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρ·ων; αφρον·^
(mas) gen pl; mas nom sg or fem nom sg
foams; unthinking
; senseless ἐπικροτεῖ καὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
καί
και
indecl
and
also, even, namely ἐπιχαίρει ἑαυτῷ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Reflexive)
ἑ·αυτοῦ/αὑτοῦ[2] -ῆς -οῦ
εαυτ·ῳ
neu dat sg or mas dat sg
self
him/her/it/our/your/them-selves ὡς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adverb
ὡς
ως
indecl
as/like
καὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
καί
και
indecl
and
also, even, namely ὁ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·ο[ς]
mas nom sg
the
ἐγγυώμενος ἐγγύῃ τὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ον
mas acc sg
the
ἑαυτοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Reflexive)
ἑ·αυτοῦ/αὑτοῦ[2] -ῆς -οῦ
εαυτ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
self
him/her/it/our/your/them-selves φίλον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
φίλος -η -ον
φιλ·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
friend
companionPrv 17:18A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, as he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.Prv 17:18

A man void of understanding strikes hands,

and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

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19φιλαμαρτήμων χαίρει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
χαίρω (χαιρ-, χαρ(ε)·[σ]-, -, -, -, χαρ·[θ]-)
χαιρ·ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-REJOICE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-REJOICE-ed
salute, salutation μάχαις [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
μάχη, -ης, ἡ
μαχ·αις
(fem) dat pl
quarrels
contention, strife.Prv 17:19A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;Prv 17:19

He who loves disobedience loves strife.

One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

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20ὁ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·ο[ς]
mas nom sg
the
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] σκληροκάρδιος οὐ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ου
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. συναντᾷ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
συν·αντάω (συν+αντ(α)-, συν+αντη·σ-, συν+αντη·σ-, -, -, -)
συν·αντ(α)·ει, συν·αντ(α)·ῃ
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical, pres mp ind 2nd sg or pres act sub 3rd sg or pres mp sub 2nd sg
he/she/it-is-MEET-ing, you(sg)-are-being-MEET-ed, you(sg)-are-being-MEET-ed, he/she/it-should-be-MEET-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-MEET-ed
ἀγαθοῖς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
ἀγαθός -ή -όν (cf. καλός)
αγαθ·οις
neu dat pl or mas dat pl
good
good, fit, capable, useful ἀνὴρ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
ἀνήρ, ἀνδρός, ὁ, voc. sg. ἄνερ
irreg. ανε[δ]ρ·^
(mas) nom sg
man
(as distinct from woman, beast, god, etc); sometimes "husband". εὐμετάβολος γλώσσῃ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
γλῶσσα/γλῶττα, -ης, ἡ
γλωσσ·ῃ
(fem) dat sg
tongue
the tongue; a language (by metonymy of the thing for what it produces); or something shaped like a tongue ἐμπεσεῖται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐμ·πίπτω (εν+πιπτ-, εν+πεσ(ε)·[σ]-, εν+πεσ·[σ]- or 2nd εν+πεσ-, εν+πεπτω·κ-, -, -)
εν·πεσ(ε)·[σ]εται
fut mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-FALL-ed
εἰς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
εἰς[1]
εις
indecl
into +acc
OF PLACE, the oldest and commonest usage into, with Verbs of saying or speaking relating to the person to whom or before whom one is speaking, Verbs expressing rest in a place, when a previous motion into or to it is implied; elliptical usage after Verbs κακά [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
κακός -ή -όν (cf. φαῦλος)
κακ·α
neu nom|acc|voc pl
wicked
/evilPrv 17:20and the hard-hearted man comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;Prv 17:20

One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,

and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

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21καρδία [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
καρδία, -ας, ἡ
καρδι·α
(fem) nom|voc sg
heart
καρδιας With the eyes of the heart enlightened (Eph_1:18) δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἄφρονος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρον·ος
neu gen sg or mas gen sg or fem gen sg
unthinking
senseless ὀδύνη [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ὀδύνη, -ης, ἡ
οδυν·η
(fem) nom|voc sg
pain of mind/spirit
sorrow/terror/bitterness/grief/mourning τῷ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ῳ
neu dat sg or mas dat sg
the
κεκτημένῳ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
κτάομαι (κτ(α)-, κτη·σ-, κτη·σ-, -, κεκτη-, κτη·θ-)
κεκτη·μεν·ῳ
perf mp ptcp mas dat sg or perf mp ptcp neu dat sg
having-been-ACQUIRE-ed
/obtain/buy/purchase/possess/control; κτησησθε κτῶμα κτάομαι κτήση temporality; domain and property are often considered correlative terms. αὐτήν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (3rd Person)
αὐτός αὐτή αὐτό
αυτ·ην
fem acc sg
her/it/same
οὐκ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ουκ
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. εὐφραίνεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
εὐ·φραίνω (ευφραιν-, ευφραν(ε)·[σ]-, ευφραν·[σ]-, -, -, ευφραν·θ-)
ευφραιν·εται
pres mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-is-being-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed
, be/make-glad/joyous, make-merry πατὴρ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
πατήρ, -τ[ε]ρός, ὁ, voc. pl. πατέρες
πατερ·^
(mas) nom sg
father
ἐπὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἐπί
επι
indecl
upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)
ἐπ’ before smooth breathing, ἐφ’ before rough breathing υἱῷ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
υἱός, -ου, ὁ, voc. pl. υἱοί
υι·ῳ
(mas) dat sg
son
ἀπαιδεύτῳ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2)
ἀ·παίδευτος -ον
απαιδευτ·ῳ
neu dat sg or mas dat sg or fem dat sg
uninstructed
υἱὸς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
υἱός, -ου, ὁ, voc. pl. υἱοί
υι·ος
(mas) nom sg
son
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] φρόνιμος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2 and 2-1-2)
φρόνιμος (-η) -ον
φρονιμ·ος
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
prudent-wise
possessing sagacity or discernment from "φρήν"(personal-visceral-opinion), hence thoughtful/mindful, prudent/sensible/shrewd. Often rendered "wise", but distinct from "σοφός"(learned/skilled-wise)or "συνετός"(intel εὐφραίνει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
εὐ·φραίνω (ευφραιν-, ευφραν(ε)·[σ]-, ευφραν·[σ]-, -, -, ευφραν·θ-)
ευφραιν·ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed
, be/make-glad/joyous, make-merry μητέρα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 3rd Decl.)
μήτηρ, -τ[ε]ρός, ἡ
μητερ·α
(fem) acc sg
mother
also of motherland αὐτοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (3rd Person)
αὐτός αὐτή αὐτό
αυτ·ου
mas gen sg or neu gen sg
him/it/same
; Prv 17:21and the heart of a fool is grief to its possessor. A father rejoices not over an uninstructed son; but a wise son gladdens his mother.Prv 17:21

He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.

The father of a fool has no joy.

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22καρδία [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
καρδία, -ας, ἡ
καρδι·α
(fem) nom|voc sg
heart
καρδιας With the eyes of the heart enlightened (Eph_1:18) εὐφραινομένη [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
εὐ·φραίνω (ευφραιν-, ευφραν(ε)·[σ]-, ευφραν·[σ]-, -, -, ευφραν·θ-)
ευφραιν·ομεν·η
pres mp ptcp fem nom|voc sg
while being-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed
, be/make-glad/joyous, make-merry εὐεκτεῖν ποιεῖ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ποιέω (ποι(ε)-, ποιη·σ-, ποιη·σ-, πεποιη·κ-, πεποιη-, ποιη·θ-)
ποι(ε)·ει, ποι(ε)·ε
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical, pres act imp 2nd sg
he/she/it-is-DO/MAKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DO/MAKE-ed, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ing!
ἀνδρὸς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
ἀνήρ, ἀνδρός, ὁ, voc. sg. ἄνερ
ανδρ·ος
(mas) gen sg
man
(as distinct from woman, beast, god, etc); sometimes "husband". δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] λυπηροῦ ξηραίνεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ξηραίνω (ξηραιν-, ξηραν(ε)·[σ]-, ξηραν·[σ]-, -, εξηραν-, ξηραν·θ-)
ξηραιν·εται
pres mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-is-being-WITHER-ed
(from adjective "ξηρός": dry, parched). τὰ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·α
neu nom|acc pl
the
ὀστᾶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 2nd Decl.)
ὀστέον and ὀστοῦν, -ου, τό
οστ(ε)·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
bones
Prv 17:22A glad heart promotes health; but the bones of a sorrowful man dry up.Prv 17:22

A cheerful heart makes good medicine,

but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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23λαμβάνοντος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
λαμβάνω (λαμβαν-, λημψ-/ληψ-, λαβ·[σ]- or 2nd λαβ-, ειληφ·[κ]-, ειληβ-, λημφ·θ-/ληφ·θ-)
λαμβαν·ο[υ]ντ·ος
pres act ptcp mas gen sg or pres act ptcp neu gen sg
while TAKE/RECEIVE-ing
grasp, clutch, cling-to, seize, lay-hands-upon, take by violence, carry off, of a deity, seize, possess, catch, find out, detect, overtake, understand δῶρα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 2nd Decl.)
δῶρον, -ου, τό (cf. δόμα, δόσις, δωρεά, and δώρημα)
δωρ·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
gifts
ἐν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἐν
εν
indecl
in/with/by
(+dat) - εν to see with; prep. at, in; adv. wherein, by; σε pron. thee and prep. in, into, among κόλπῳ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
κόλπος, -ου, ὁ
κολπ·ῳ
(mas) dat sg
bosom
of the heart ἀδίκως [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adverb
ἀ·δίκως
αδικως
indecl
unjustly
οὐ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ου
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. κατευοδοῦνται ὁδοί [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 2nd Decl.)
ὁδός, -οῦ, ἡ
οδ·οι
(fem) nom|voc pl
ways/roads
ἀσεβὴς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
ἀ·σεβής -ές
ασεβ(ε)·^ς
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
ungodly
/irreverent. δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἐκκλίνει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐκ·κλίνω (εκ+κλιν-, εκ+κλιν(ε)·[σ]-, εκ+κλιν·[σ]-, -, -, -)
εκ·κλιν·ει, εκ·κλιν(ε)·[σ]ει
pres act ind 3rd sg or pres mp ind 2nd sg classical, fut act ind 3rd sg or fut mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-is-RECOIL/AVOID-ing, you(sg)-are-being-RECOIL/AVOID-ed, he/she/it-will-RECOIL/AVOID, you(sg)-will-be-RECOIL/AVOID-ed
Lit:"bend-from-out-of: hence recoil/avoid, deviate/turn-from ὁδοὺς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 2nd Decl.)
ὁδός, -οῦ, ἡ
οδ·ους
(fem) acc pl
ways/roads
δικαιοσύνης [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
δικαιο·σύνη, -ης, ἡ
δικαιοσυν·ης
(fem) gen sg
righteousness
/justice, fulfillment of the lawPrv 17:23The ways of a man who unjustly receives gifts in his bosom do not prosper; and an ungodly man perverts the ways of righteousness.Prv 17:23

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,

to pervert the ways of justice.

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24πρόσωπον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 2nd Decl.)
πρόσ·ωπον, -ου, τό
προσωπ·ον
(neu) nom|acc|voc sg
face
Lit:"toward-eyes", hence face/countenance/appearance συνετὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
συν·ετός -ή -όν
συνετ·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
insightful/discerning
ἀνδρὸς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
ἀνήρ, ἀνδρός, ὁ, voc. sg. ἄνερ
ανδρ·ος
(mas) gen sg
man
(as distinct from woman, beast, god, etc); sometimes "husband". σοφοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
σοφός -ή -όν
σοφ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
wise
οἱ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
[τ]·οι
mas nom pl
the
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ὀφθαλμοὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
ὀφθαλμός, -οῦ, ὁ
οφθαλμ·οι
(mas) nom|voc pl
eyes
τοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ου
neu gen sg or mas gen sg
the
ἄφρονος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (3-3-3)
ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρον·ος
neu gen sg or mas gen sg or fem gen sg
unthinking
senseless ἐπ’ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Preposition
ἐπί
επ’
indecl
upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)
ἐπ’ before smooth breathing, ἐφ’ before rough breathing ἄκρα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 2nd Decl.)
ἄκρον, -ου, τό
ακρ·α
(neu) nom|acc|voc pl
farthest extents/edges
/extremity/apex/tip. γῆς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
γῆ, -ῆς, ἡ, voc. sg. γῆ
γ·ης
(fem) gen sg
earth/land
Prv 17:24The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth.Prv 17:24

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,

but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

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25ὀργὴ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ὀργή, -ῆς, ἡ (cf. θυμός)
οργ·η
(fem) nom|voc sg
wrath/anger
natural impulse, always of anger πατρὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.); Noun (Fem. 3rd Decl.)
πατήρ, -τ[ε]ρός, ὁ, voc. pl. πατέρες; πατρί[δ]ς, -ίδος, ἡ
πατ[ε]ρ·ι; πατρι[δ]
(mas) dat sg; (fem) voc sg
father; fatherland
; υἱὸς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.)
υἱός, -ου, ὁ, voc. pl. υἱοί
υι·ος
(mas) nom sg
son
ἄφρων [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 2nd Decl.); Adjective (3-3-3)
ἀφρός, -οῦ, ὁ; ἄ·φρων -ον, gen. sg. -ονος (cf. μωρός)
αφρ·ων; αφρον·^
(mas) gen pl; mas nom sg or fem nom sg
foams; unthinking
; senseless καὶ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Conjunction
καί
και
indecl
and
also, even, namely ὀδύνη [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
ὀδύνη, -ης, ἡ
οδυν·η
(fem) nom|voc sg
pain of mind/spirit
sorrow/terror/bitterness/grief/mourning τῇ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Article (Definite)
ὁ ἡ τό
τ·ῃ
fem dat sg
the
τεκούσῃ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
τίκτω (τικτ-, τεξ-, 2nd τεκ-, τετοκ·[κ]-, -, τεχ·θ-)
τεκ·ουσ·ῃ
2aor act ptcp fem dat sg
upon GIVE-ing-BIRTH
αὐτοῦ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (3rd Person)
αὐτός αὐτή αὐτό
αυτ·ου
mas gen sg or neu gen sg
him/it/same
; Prv 17:25A foolish son is a cause of anger to his father, and grief to her that bore him.Prv 17:25

A foolish son brings grief to his father,

and bitterness to her who bore him.

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26ζημιοῦν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ζημιόω (ζημι(ο)-, ζημιω·σ-, ζημιω·σ-, -, -, ζημιω·θ-)
ζημι(ο)·ειν, ζημι(ο)·ο[υ]ν[τ]
pres act inf, pres act ptcp mas voc sg or pres act ptcp neu nom|acc|voc sg
to-be-DAMAGE-ing, while DAMAGE-ing
ἄνδρα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
ἀνήρ, ἀνδρός, ὁ, voc. sg. ἄνερ
ανδρ·α
(mas) acc sg
man
(as distinct from woman, beast, god, etc); sometimes "husband". δίκαιον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
δίκαιος -αία -ον
δικαι·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
righteous
/just/right, (by judicial implication) innocent. οὐ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐ[2]/οὐκ/οὐχ
ου
indecl
not
Often written "οὐκ" before smooth breathing, "οὐχ" before rough breathing, "οὐ" before consonants. καλόν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
καλός -ή -όν (cf. ἀγαθός)
καλ·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
good
good, useful, of quality, morally good, physically beautiful οὐδὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
οὐδέ (οὐ δέ)
ουδε
indecl
neither/nor
Lit:"not-moreover" or "not-but", hence neither/nor.
οὐδ’ sometimes before vowels. ὅσιον [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
ὅσιος -ία -ον (cf. ἅγιος and ἱερός)
οσι·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
holy
ἐπιβουλεύειν δυνάσταις [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 1st Decl.)
δυνάστης, -ου, ὁ
δυναστ·αις
(mas) dat pl
sovereigns
δικαίοις [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2); Verb
δίκαιος -αία -ον; δικαιόω (δικαι(ο)-, δικαιω·σ-, δικαιω·σ-, -, δεδικαιω-, δικαιω·θ-)
δικαι·οις; δικαι(ο)·εις, δικαι(ο)·ῃς, δικαι(ο)·οις
neu dat pl or mas dat pl; pres act ind 2nd sg, pres act sub 2nd sg, pres act opt 2nd sg
righteous; you(sg)-are-JUSTIFY-ing, you(sg)-should-be-JUSTIFY-ing, you(sg)-happen-to-be-JUSTIFY-ing
/just/right, (by judicial implication) innocent.; vindicate; rectify: to do justice to; to declare or regard as just/righteous; to make free or pure of (sin, etc.)Prv 17:26 It is not right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.Prv 17:26

Also to punish the righteous is not good,

nor to flog officials for their integrity.

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27ὃς [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Relative)
ὅς ἥ ὅ
ος
mas nom sg
who/whom/which
φείδεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
φείδομαι (φειδ-, φει[δ]·σ-, φει[δ]·σ-, -, -, -)
φειδ·εται
pres mp ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-is-being-SPARE-ed
,be-lenient, forbear, refrain ῥῆμα [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Neu. 3rd Decl.)
ῥῆμα[τ], -ατος, τό
ρημα[τ]
(neu) nom|acc|voc sg
declaration
/saying/statement/utterance Often "word" but distinguished from "logos" (message) προέσθαι σκληρόν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
σκληρός -ά -όν
σκληρ·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
hard
[rigid, stiff, unyealding, difficult] ἐπιγνώμων μακρόθυμος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2)
μακρό·θυμος -ον
μακροθυμ·ος
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
patient
δὲ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] ἀνὴρ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Mas. 3rd Decl.)
ἀνήρ, ἀνδρός, ὁ, voc. sg. ἄνερ
irreg. ανε[δ]ρ·^
(mas) nom sg
man
(as distinct from woman, beast, god, etc); sometimes "husband". φρόνιμος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2 and 2-1-2)
φρόνιμος (-η) -ον
φρονιμ·ος
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
prudent-wise
possessing sagacity or discernment from "φρήν"(personal-visceral-opinion), hence thoughtful/mindful, prudent/sensible/shrewd. Often rendered "wise", but distinct from "σοφός"(learned/skilled-wise)or "συνετός"(intelPrv 17:27He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.Prv 17:27

He who spares his words has knowledge.

He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

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28ἀνοήτῳ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2)
ἀ·νόητος -ον
ανοητ·ῳ
neu dat sg or mas dat sg or fem dat sg
ignorant
ἐπερωτήσαντι [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ἐπ·ερωτάω (επ+ερωτ(α)-, επ+ερωτη·σ-, επ+ερωτη·σ-, -, -, επ+ερωτη·θ-)
επ·ερωτη·σαντ·ι
1aor act ptcp mas dat sg or 1aor act ptcp neu dat sg
upon QUESTION-ing
[consult, enquire] σοφίαν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
σοφία, -ας, ἡ
σοφι·αν
(fem) acc sg
wisdom
/sagacity/skill/learning/cleverness/sapience. Usually rendered "wisdom", but misses the aspect of learned-skill. σοφία [lexicon][inflect][close]
Noun (Fem. 1st Decl.)
σοφία, -ας, ἡ
σοφι·α
(fem) nom|voc sg
wisdom
/sagacity/skill/learning/cleverness/sapience. Usually rendered "wisdom", but misses the aspect of learned-skill. λογισθήσεται [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
λογίζομαι (λογιζ-, λογι(ε)·[σ]-, λογι·σ-, -, λελογισ-, λογισ·θ-)
λογισ·θησεται
fut θη ind 3rd sg
he/she/it-will-be-RECKON-ed
/credit/account/regard/consider/impute,number,compute,reason,use-logic, as in devise/plot. ἐνεὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-1-2)
ἐνεός -ά -όν
ενε·ον
neu nom|acc|voc sg or mas acc sg
speechless
δέ [lexicon][inflect][close]
Particle
δέ
δε
indecl
but/however/moreover/yet
[postpositive particle; adversative (but/however), continuitive (and/now/also/moreover), contrastive (yet); in constructions with μέν... δέ (on the one hand... but...)] τις [lexicon][inflect][close]
Quantifier (Indefinite Numeral)
τὶ[ν]ς[2] τὶ[ν], gen. τινός, dat. τινί, acc. τινά τὶ
τι[ν]·ς
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
someone/anyone
indefinite pronoun; someone, something, anyone, anything. Specific(certain-one/some) determined from text-markings/context, otherwise non-specific (anyone/several). ἑαυτὸν [lexicon][inflect][close]
Pronoun (Reflexive)
ἑ·αυτοῦ/αὑτοῦ[2] -ῆς -οῦ
εαυτ·ον
mas acc sg
self
him/her/it/our/your/them-selves ποιήσας [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
ποιέω (ποι(ε)-, ποιη·σ-, ποιη·σ-, πεποιη·κ-, πεποιη-, ποιη·θ-)
ποιη·σα[ντ]·ς
1aor act ptcp mas nom|voc sg
upon DO/MAKE-ing
δόξει [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
δοκέω (δοκ(ε)-, δοξ-, δοξ-, -, δεδοκ-, -)
δοκ·σει
fut act ind 3rd sg or fut mp ind 2nd sg classical
he/she/it-will-SUPPOSE, you(sg)-will-be-SUPPOSE-ed
,from "dokos"(opinion), hence suppose/seem/think/consider. Same root as "εὐδοκέω"(seem-good). Often rendered "think", but less objective than "νοέω"(think) and less visceral than "φρονέω"(think). φρόνιμος [lexicon][inflect][close]
Adjective (2-2-2 and 2-1-2)
φρόνιμος (-η) -ον
φρονιμ·ος
mas nom sg or fem nom sg
prudent-wise
possessing sagacity or discernment from "φρήν"(personal-visceral-opinion), hence thoughtful/mindful, prudent/sensible/shrewd. Often rendered "wise", but distinct from "σοφός"(learned/skilled-wise)or "συνετός"(intel εἶναι [lexicon][inflect][close]
Verb
εἰμί[1] (ath. (εσ)-/(εσ)-, εσ·[σ]-, -, -, -, -)
(εσ)·εναι
pres act inf
to-be
Prv 17:28Wisdom shall be imputed to a fool who asks after wisdom: and he who holds his peace shall seem to be sensible.Prv 17:28

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.

When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

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