Prv 18

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‎Brenton (1851)

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1

1

προφάσεις_{outward showings (acc, nom|voc)} ζητεῖ_{he/she/it-is-SEEK-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SEEK-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-SEEK-ing!} ἀνὴρ_{man (nom)} βουλόμενος_{while being-INTEND/PLAN-ed (nom)} χωρίζεσθαι_{to-be-being-SEPARATE-ed} ἀπὸ_from φίλων_{friend (gen); while BE-ing-FOND-OF (nom)} ἐν_in/with/by παντὶ_{each, every (dat)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} καιρῷ_{period-of-time (dat)} ἐπονείδιστος ἔσται_{he/she/it-will-be}

Prv 18:1

A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.

Prv 18:1

An unfriendly man pursues selfishness,

and defies all sound judgment.

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οὐ_not χρείαν_{need (acc)} ἔχει_{he/she/it-is-HAVE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-HAVE-ed (classical)} σοφίας_{wisdom (gen)} ἐνδεὴς_{indigent (nom)} φρενῶν_{minds (gen)} μᾶλλον_more/rather γὰρ_for ἄγεται_{he/she/it-is-being-LEAD-ed} ἀφροσύνῃ_{mindlessness (dat)}

Prv 18:2

A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.

Prv 18:2

A fool has no delight in understanding,: but only in revealing his own opinion.

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ὅταν_whenever ἔλθῃ_{he/she/it-should-COME} ἀσεβὴς_{ungodly (nom)} εἰς_{into +acc} βάθος_{depth (nom|acc|voc)} κακῶν_{wicked (gen); while BADLY-AFFECT-ing (nom)} καταφρονεῖ_{he/she/it-is-DISREGARD/CONDESCEND-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DISREGARD/CONDESCEND-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-DISREGARD/CONDESCEND-ing!} ἐπέρχεται_{he/she/it-is-being-COME-ed-UPON/APPROACH} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} ἀτιμία_{dishonor (nom|voc)} καὶ_and ὄνειδος_{reproach (nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 18:3

When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.

Prv 18:3

When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,: and with shame comes disgrace.

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ὕδωρ_{water (nom|acc|voc)} βαθὺ_{deep (nom|acc|voc, voc)} λόγος_{word (nom)} ἐν_in/with/by καρδίᾳ_{heart (dat)} ἀνδρός_{man (gen)} ποταμὸς_{river (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἀναπηδύει καὶ_and πηγὴ_{spring (nom|voc)} ζωῆς_{life (gen); alive (gen)}

Prv 18:4

A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.

Prv 18:4

The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.: The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

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θαυμάσαι_{to-MARVEL, be-you(sg)-MARVEL-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-MARVEL (opt)} πρόσωπον_{face (nom|acc|voc)} ἀσεβοῦς_{ungodly (gen)} οὐ_not καλόν_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} οὐδὲ_neither/nor ὅσιον_{holy (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ἐκκλίνειν_{to-be-RECOIL/AVOID-ing, to-will-RECOIL/AVOID} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} δίκαιον_{righteous (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ἐν_in/with/by κρίσει_{judgment (dat)}

Prv 18:5

It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.

Prv 18:5

To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good,: nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

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χείλη_{lips (nom|acc|voc)} ἄφρονος_{unthinking (gen)} ἄγουσιν_{they-are-LEAD-ing, while LEAD-ing (dat)} αὐτὸν_{him/it/same (acc)} εἰς_{into +acc} κακά_{wicked (nom|acc|voc)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} στόμα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} θρασὺ θάνατον_{death (acc)} ἐπικαλεῖται_{he/she/it-is-being-CALL-UPON-ed}

Prv 18:6

The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

Prv 18:6

A fool’s lips come into strife,: and his mouth invites beatings.

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στόμα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} ἄφρονος_{unthinking (gen)} συντριβὴ αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} χείλη_{lips (nom|acc|voc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} παγὶς_{snare (nom)} τῇ_{the (dat)} ψυχῇ_{soul-life (dat); you(sg)-are-being-COOL/CHILL-ed, he/she/it-should-be-COOL/CHILL-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-COOL/CHILL-ed} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)}

Prv 18:7

A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Prv 18:7

A fool’s mouth is his destruction,: and his lips are a snare to his soul.

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8

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ὀκνηροὺς_{slow (acc)} καταβάλλει_{he/she/it-is-CAST DOWN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-CAST DOWN-ed (classical)} φόβος_{fear (nom)} ψυχαὶ_{soul-lifes (nom|voc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἀνδρογύνων πεινάσουσιν_{they-will-HUNGER, going-to-HUNGER (fut ptcp) (dat)}

Prv 18:8

Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

Prv 18:8

The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels:: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

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ὁ_{the (nom)} μὴ_not ἰώμενος_{while being-HEAL-ed (nom)} ἑαυτὸν_{self (acc)} ἐν_in/with/by τοῖς_{the (dat)} ἔργοις_{works (dat)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} ἀδελφός_{brother (nom)} ἐστιν_he/she/it-is τοῦ_{the (gen)} λυμαινομένου_{while being-INJURE-ed (gen)} ἑαυτόν_{self (acc)}

Prv 18:9

A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.

Prv 18:9

One who is slack in his work: is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

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ἐκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} μεγαλωσύνης_{majesty (gen)} ἰσχύος_{strength (gen)} ὄνομα_{name (nom|acc|voc)} κυρίου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} προσδραμόντες_{upon RUN-ing-TOWARD (nom|voc)} δίκαιοι_{righteous (nom|voc); he/she/it-is-JUSTIFY-ing, you(sg)-are-being-JUSTIFY-ed, you(sg)-are-being-JUSTIFY-ed (classical), he/she/it-should-be-JUSTIFY-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-JUSTIFY-ed, he/she/it-happens-to-be-JUSTIFY-ing (opt)} ὑψοῦνται_{they-are-being-LIFT-UP/EXALT-ed}

Prv 18:10

The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.

Prv 18:10

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower:: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

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ὕπαρξις_{possessions (nom)} πλουσίου_{abundant (gen)} ἀνδρὸς_{man (gen)} πόλις_{city (nom)} ὀχυρά ἡ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} δόξα_{glory/honor (nom|voc)} αὐτῆς_{her/it/same (gen)} μέγα_{great (nom|acc|voc)} ἐπισκιάζει_{he/she/it-is-OVERSHADOW-ing, you(sg)-are-being-OVERSHADOW-ed (classical)}

Prv 18:11

The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

Prv 18:11

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,: like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

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πρὸ_{before (+gen)} συντριβῆς ὑψοῦται_{he/she/it-is-being-LIFT-UP/EXALT-ed} καρδία_{heart (nom|voc)} ἀνδρός_{man (gen)} καὶ_and πρὸ_{before (+gen)} δόξης_{glory/honor (gen)} ταπεινοῦται_{he/she/it-is-being-HUMBLE-ed}

Prv 18:12

Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.

Prv 18:12

Before destruction the heart of man is proud,: but before honor is humility.

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ὃς_{who/whom/which (nom)} ἀποκρίνεται_{he/she/it-is-being-ANSWER-ed} λόγον_{word (acc)} πρὶν_before ἀκοῦσαι_{ακουσει (nom|voc); to-HEAR, be-you(sg)-HEAR-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-HEAR (opt)} ἀφροσύνη_{mindlessness (nom|voc)} αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} ἐστιν_he/she/it-is καὶ_and ὄνειδος_{reproach (nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 18:13

Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

Prv 18:13

He who gives answer before he hears,: that is folly and shame to him.

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14

θυμὸν_{inclination/passion (acc)} ἀνδρὸς_{man (gen)} πραΰνει θεράπων_{attendant/servant (nom)} φρόνιμος_{prudent-wise (nom)} ὀλιγόψυχον_{faint-hearted (acc, nom|acc|voc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἄνδρα_{man (acc)} τίς_{who (nom)} ὑποίσει_{he/she/it-will-BEAR, you(sg)-will-be-BEAR-ed (classical)}

Prv 18:14

A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

Prv 18:14

A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness,: but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

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καρδία_{heart (nom|voc)} φρονίμου_{prudent-wise (gen)} κτᾶται_{he/she/it-is-being-ACQUIRE-ed, he/she/it-should-be-being-ACQUIRE-ed} αἴσθησιν_{discretion (acc)} ὦτα_{ears (nom|acc|voc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} σοφῶν_{wise (gen)} ζητεῖ_{he/she/it-is-SEEK-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SEEK-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-SEEK-ing!} ἔννοιαν_{thought/thinking (acc)}

Prv 18:15

The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

Prv 18:15

The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.: The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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δόμα_{gift (nom|acc|voc)} ἀνθρώπου_{person (gen)} ἐμπλατύνει αὐτὸν_{him/it/same (acc)} καὶ_and παρὰ_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} δυνάσταις_{sovereigns (dat)} καθιζάνει αὐτόν_{him/it/same (acc)}

Prv 18:16

A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.

Prv 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him,: and brings him before great men.

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δίκαιος_{righteous (nom)} ἑαυτοῦ_{self (gen)} κατήγορος_{accuser (gen); accuser (nom)} ἐν_in/with/by πρωτολογίᾳ ὡς_as/like δ’_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἂν_ever ἐπιβάλῃ_{you(sg)-will-be-CAST-ed-UPON, he/she/it-should-CAST-UPON, you(sg)-should-be-CAST-ed-UPON} ὁ_{the (nom)} ἀντίδικος_{adversary (nom)} ἐλέγχεται_{he/she/it-is-being-REPROVE-ed}

Prv 18:17

A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

Prv 18:17

He who pleads his cause first seems right;: until another comes and questions him.

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18

18

ἀντιλογίας_{contradiction/dispute (gen), contradictions/disputes (acc)} παύει_{he/she/it-is-CEASE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-CEASE-ed (classical)} κλῆρος_{lot (nom)} ἐν_in/with/by δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} δυνάσταις_{sovereigns (dat)} ὁρίζει_{he/she/it-is-SET-BOUNDARY/ORDAIN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SET-BOUNDARY/ORDAIN-ed (classical)}

Prv 18:18

A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

Prv 18:18

The lot settles disputes,: and keeps strong ones apart.

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ἀδελφὸς_{brother (nom)} ὑπὸ_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} ἀδελφοῦ_{brother (gen)} βοηθούμενος_{while being-HELP-ed (nom)} ὡς_as/like πόλις_{city (nom)} ὀχυρὰ καὶ_and ὑψηλή_{elevated (nom|voc)} ἰσχύει_{he/she/it-is-STRENGTHEN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-STRENGTHEN-ed (classical)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ὥσπερ_{just as} τεθεμελιωμένον_{having-been-FOUND-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} βασίλειον_{royal (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 18:19

A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

Prv 18:19

A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city;: and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

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ἀπὸ_from καρπῶν_{fruits (gen)} στόματος_{mouth/maw (gen)} ἀνὴρ_{man (nom)} πίμπλησιν_{he/she/it-is-FILL TO CAPACITY-ing} κοιλίαν_{belly (acc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} ἀπὸ_from δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} καρπῶν_{fruits (gen)} χειλέων_{lips (gen)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} ἐμπλησθήσεται_{he/she/it-will-be-FILL UP-ed}

Prv 18:20

A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

Prv 18:20

A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth.: With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

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21

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θάνατος_{death (nom)} καὶ_and ζωὴ_{life (nom|voc); alive (nom|voc)} ἐν_in/with/by χειρὶ_{hand (dat)} γλώσσης_{tongue (gen)} οἱ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} κρατοῦντες_{while SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ing (nom|voc)} αὐτῆς_{her/it/same (gen)} ἔδονται_{they-will-be-EAT/DEVOUR-ed} τοὺς_{the (acc)} καρποὺς_{fruits (acc)} αὐτῆς_{her/it/same (gen)}

Prv 18:21

Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

Prv 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue;: those who love it will eat its fruit.

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22

22

ὃς_{who/whom/which (nom)} εὗρεν_{he/she/it-FIND-ed} γυναῖκα_{woman/wife (acc)} ἀγαθήν_{good (acc)} εὗρεν_{he/she/it-FIND-ed} χάριτας_{favor/graces (acc)} ἔλαβεν_{he/she/it-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} παρὰ_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} θεοῦ_{god (gen)} ἱλαρότητα_{cheerfulness (acc)}

Prv 18:22

He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. ~~He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.~~

Prv 18:22

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,: and obtains favor of Yahweh.

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22a

22a

ὃς_{who/whom/which (nom)} ἐκβάλλει_{he/she/it-is-EXPEL-ing, you(sg)-are-being-EXPEL-ed (classical)} γυναῖκα_{woman/wife (acc)} ἀγαθήν_{good (acc)} ἐκβάλλει_{he/she/it-is-EXPEL-ing, you(sg)-are-being-EXPEL-ed (classical)} τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} ἀγαθά_{good (nom|acc|voc)} ὁ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} κατέχων_{while HOLD FAST-ing (nom)} μοιχαλίδα_{adultress (acc)} ἄφρων_{foams (gen); unthinking (nom)} καὶ_and ἀσεβής_{ungodly (nom)}

Prv 18:22(a)

He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

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Prv 18:23

The poor plead for mercy,: but the rich answer harshly.

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Prv 18:24

A man of many companions may be ruined,: but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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