Prv 26

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ωσπερ_{just as} δροσος_{dew (nom)} εν_in/with/by αμητω(ι) και_and ωσπερ_{just as} υετος_{rain (nom)} εν_in/with/by θερει_{summer (dat)} ουτως_{so, thus} ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is αφρονι_{unthinking (dat)} τιμη_{perceived-value (nom|voc)}

Prv 26:1

As dew in harvest, and as rain in summer, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

Prv 26:1

Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,

so honor is not fitting for a fool.

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ωσπερ_{just as} ορνεα_{birds (nom|acc|voc)} πεταται_{he/she/it-is-being-FLY-ed} και_and στρουθοι_{sparrows (nom|voc)} ουτως_{so, thus} αρα_{So-then; so/therefore; cursing (as in oath) (nom|voc)} ματαια_{foolish/vain (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} ουκ_not επελευσεται_{he/she/it-will-be-COME-ed-UPON/APPROACH} ουδενι_{none (dat)}

Prv 26:2

As birds and sparrows fly, so a curse shall not come upon any one without a cause.

Prv 26:2

Like a fluttering sparrow,: like a darting swallow,; so the undeserved curse doesn’t come to rest.

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ωσπερ_{just as} μαστιξ_{scourging/affliction/malady (nom|voc)} ιππω(ι)_{horse (dat)} και_and κεντρον_{sting (nom|acc|voc)} ονω(ι)_{ass/donkey (dat); he/she/it-happens-to-HAVE BENEFIT OF (opt)} ουτως_{so, thus} ραβδος_{hooked staff (nom)} εθνει_{nation/culture/race (dat)} παρανομω(ι)

Prv 26:3

As a whip for a horse, and a goad for an ass, so is a rod for a simple nation.

Prv 26:3

A whip is for the horse,: a bridle for the donkey,; and a rod for the back of fools!

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μη_not αποκρινου_{be-you(sg)-being-ANSWER-ed!} αφρονι_{unthinking (dat)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} την_{the (acc)} εκεινου_{that (gen)} αφροσυνην_{mindlessness (acc)} ινα_{in-order-that} μη_not ομοιος_{similar (nom)} γενη(ι)_{you(sg)-should-be-BECOME-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)}

Prv 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou become like him.

Prv 26:4

Don’t answer a fool according to his folly,: lest you also be like him.

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αλλα_but-rather αποκρινου_{be-you(sg)-being-ANSWER-ed!} αφρονι_{unthinking (dat)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} την_{the (acc)} αφροσυνην_{mindlessness (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ινα_{in-order-that} μη_not φαινηται_{he/she/it-should-be-being-APPEAR-ed} σοφος_{wise (nom)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} εαυτω(ι)_{self (dat)}

Prv 26:5

Yet answer a fool according to his folly, lest he seem wise in his own conceit.

Prv 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly,: lest he be wise in his own eyes.

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εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} των_{the (gen)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} ποδων_{feet (gen)} ονειδος_{reproach (nom|acc|voc)} πιεται_{he/she/it-will-be-DRINK-ed} ο_{the (nom)} αποστειλας_{upon SEND-FORTH-ing (nom|voc)} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} αγγελου_{angel (gen)} αφρονος_{unthinking (gen)} λογον_{word (acc)}

Prv 26:6

He that sends a message by a foolish messenger procures for himself a reproach from his own ways.

Prv 26:6

One who sends a message by the hand of a fool: is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

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αφελου_{be-you(sg)-TAKE-AWAY-ed!} πορειαν_{going (acc)} σκελων_{legs (gen)} και_and παροιμιαν_{proverb (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} στοματος_{mouth/maw (gen)} αφρονων_{unthinking (gen)}

Prv 26:7

As well take away the motion of the legs, as transgression from the mouth of fools.

Prv 26:7

Like the legs of the lame that hang loose:: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} αποδεσμευει λιθον_{stone (acc)} εν_in/with/by σφενδονη(ι) ομοιος_{similar (nom)} εστιν_he/she/it-is τω(ι)_{the (dat)} διδοντι_{while GIVE-ing (dat)} αφρονι_{unthinking (dat)} δοξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 26:8

He that binds up a stone in a sling, is like one that gives glory to a fool.

Prv 26:8

As one who binds a stone in a sling,: so is he who gives honor to a fool.

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ακανθαι_{thorns (nom|voc)} φυονται_{they-are-being-GROW-ed} εν_in/with/by χειρι_{hand (dat)} του_{the (gen)} μεθυσου_{intoxicated person (gen)} δουλεια_{slavery (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εν_in/with/by χειρι_{hand (dat)} των_{the (gen)} αφρονων_{unthinking (gen)}

Prv 26:9

Thorns grow in the hand of a drunkard, and servitude in the hand of fools.

Prv 26:9

Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard,: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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πολλα_{many (nom|acc)} χειμαζεται_{he/she/it-is-being-BATTER-ed} πασα_{each, every (nom|voc)} σαρξ_{flesh (nom|voc)} αφρονων_{unthinking (gen)} συντριβεται_{he/she/it-is-being-CRUSH/SHATTER-ed} γαρ_for η_{the (nom)} εκστασις_{astoundment/ecstasy (nom)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

Prv 26:10

All the flesh of fools endures much hardship; for their fury is brought to nought.

Prv 26:10

~~As an archer who wounds all,~~: ~~so is he who hires a fool~~; ~~or he who hires those who pass by.~~All flesh of fools is much battered, for their bliss is being shattered.

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ωσπερ_{just as} κυων_{dog (nom)} οταν_whenever επελθη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-COME-UPON/APPROACH} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τον_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} εμετον και_and μισητος γενηται_{he/she/it-should-be-BECOME-ed} ουτως_{so, thus} αφρων_{foams (gen); unthinking (nom)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} κακια(ι)_{evil (dat)} αναστρεψας_{upon GO-ing-ABOUT/RETURN (nom|voc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} την_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} αμαρτιαν_{sin (acc)}

Prv 26:11

As when a dog goes to his own vomit, and becomes abominable, so is fool who returns in his wickedness to his own sin. ~~[There is a shame that brings sin: and there is a shame that is glory and grace.]~~

Prv 26:11

As a dog that returns to his vomit,: so is a fool who repeats his folly.

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εστιν_he/she/it-is αισχυνη_{shame/disgrace/dishonor (nom|voc)} επαγουσα_{while BRING-ing (nom|voc)} αμαρτιαν_{sin (acc)} και_and εστιν_he/she/it-is αισχυνη_{shame/disgrace/dishonor (nom|voc)} δοξα_{glory/honor (nom|voc)} και_and χαρις_{favor/grace (nom)}

Prv 26:11(a)

[There is a shame that brings sin: and there is a shame that is glory and grace.]

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ειδον_{I-SEE/BEHOLD-ed, they-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} ανδρα_{man (acc)} δοξαντα_{upon SUPPOSE-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} εαυτω(ι)_{self (dat)} σοφον_{wise (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ειναι_to-be ελπιδα_{hope/expectation (acc)} μεντοι_yet εσχεν_{he/she/it-HAVE-ed} μαλλον_more/rather αφρων_{foams (gen); unthinking (nom)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Prv 26:12

I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; but a fool had more hope than he.

Prv 26:12

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?: There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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λεγει_{he/she/it-is-SAY-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SAY-ed (classical)} οκνηρος_{slow (nom)} αποστελλομενος_{while being-SEND-FORTH-ed (nom)} εις_{into +acc} οδον_{way/road (acc)} λεων_{lion (nom)} εν_in/with/by ταις_{the (dat)} οδοις_{ways/roads (dat)}

Prv 26:13

A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, and there are murderers in the streets.

Prv 26:13

The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road!: A fierce lion roams the streets!”

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ωσπερ_{just as} θυρα_{door (nom|voc)} στρεφεται_{he/she/it-is-being-TURN-ed} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} του_{the (gen)} στροφιγγος_{axle/pin (gen)} ουτως_{so, thus} οκνηρος_{slow (nom)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} της_{the (gen)} κλινης_{bed (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Prv 26:14

As a door turns on the hinge, so does a sluggard on his bed.

Prv 26:14

As the door turns on its hinges,: so does the sluggard on his bed.

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κρυψας_{upon HIDE-ing (nom|voc)} οκνηρος_{slow (nom)} την_{the (acc)} χειρα_{hand (acc)} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} κολπω(ι)_{bosom (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ου_not δυνησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-ABLE-ed} επενεγκειν_{to-BRING-UPON} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)}

Prv 26:15

A sluggard having hid his hand in his bosom, will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.

Prv 26:15

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish.: He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

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σοφωτερος_{wiser (nom)} εαυτω(ι)_{self (dat)} οκνηρος_{slow (nom)} φαινεται_{he/she/it-is-being-APPEAR-ed} του_{the (gen)} εν_in/with/by πλησμονη(ι)_{satiety (dat)} αποκομιζοντος αγγελιαν_{message (acc)}

Prv 26:16

A sluggard seems to himself wiser than one who most satisfactorily brings back a message.

Prv 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes: than seven men who answer with discretion.

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ωσπερ_{just as} ο_{the (nom)} κρατων_{mights (gen); while SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ing (nom)} κερκου_{tail (gen)} κυνος_{dog (gen)} ουτως_{so, thus} ο_{the (nom)} προεστως_{having PRESIDE/GOVERN-ed (nom)} αλλοτριας_{another's (gen), another's (acc)} κρισεως_{judgment (gen)}

Prv 26:17

As he that lays hold of a dog's tail, so is he that makes himself the champion of another's cause.

Prv 26:17

Like one who grabs a dog’s ears: is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

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ωσπερ_{just as} οι_{the (nom)} ιωμενοι_{while being-HEAL-ed (nom|voc)} προβαλλουσιν_{they-are-PUT FORTH-ing, while PUT FORTH-ing (dat)} λογους_{words (acc)} εις_{into +acc} ανθρωπους_{persons (acc)} ο_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} απαντησας_{upon ENCOUNTER-ing (nom|voc)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} λογω(ι)_{word (dat)} πρωτος_{first (nom)} υποσκελισθησεται

Prv 26:18

As those who need correction put forth fair words to men, and he that first falls in with the proposal will be overthrown;

Prv 26:18

Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

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ουτως_{so, thus} παντες_{all (nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} ενεδρευοντες_{while LIE-ing-IN-WAIT (nom|voc)} τους_{the (acc)} εαυτων_{selves (gen)} φιλους_{friend (acc)} οταν_whenever δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} φωραθωσιν λεγουσιν_{they-are-SAY-ing, while SAY-ing (dat)} οτι_because/that παιζων_{while PLAY-ing (nom)} επραξα_I-DO-ed

Prv 26:19

so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.

Prv 26:19

is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

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εν_in/with/by πολλοις_{many (dat)} ξυλοις_{trees (dat)} θαλλει πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} οπου_where δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is διθυμος ησυχαζει_{he/she/it-is-QUIET-ing, you(sg)-are-being-QUIET-ed (classical)} μαχη_{quarrel (nom|voc)}

Prv 26:20

With much wood fire increases; but where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.

Prv 26:20

For lack of wood a fire goes out.: Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

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εσχαρα ανθραξιν_{charcoals (dat)} και_and ξυλα_{trees (nom|acc|voc)} πυρι_{fire (dat)} ανηρ_{man (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} λοιδορος_{reviler (nom)} εις_{into +acc} ταραχην_{disturbance (acc)} μαχης_{quarrel (gen)}

Prv 26:21

A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; and railing man for the tumult of strife.

Prv 26:21

As coals are to hot embers,: and wood to fire,; so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

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λογοι_{words (nom|voc)} κερκωπων_{jokesters (gen)} μαλακοι_{soft (nom|voc)} ουτοι_{these (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τυπτουσιν_{they-are-BEAT-ing, while BEAT-ing (dat)} εις_{into +acc} ταμιεια_{storerooms (nom|acc|voc)} σπλαγχνων_{viscera (gen)}

Prv 26:22

The words of cunning knaves are soft; but they smite even to the inmost parts of the bowels.

Prv 26:22

(The) words of ~~a whisperer~~ jokesters^[a] (are) ~~as dainty morsels~~ soft,: but ~~they~~ these ~~go down~~ wound^[b] (deep) into the ~~innermost parts~~ bowels.^[c]

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^a Gk. κερκωψ, monkey-man; one who monkeys around.

^b Gk. τυπτω, to beat.

^c Gk. εις ταμιεια σπλαγχνων, into the storerooms of the guts.

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αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} διδομενον_{while being-GIVE-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} δολου_{guile (gen); be-you(sg)-BEGUILE/DECEIVE-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-BEGUILE/DECEIVE-ed!} ωσπερ_{just as} οστρακον ηγητεον χειλη_{lips (nom|acc|voc)} λεια_{smooth/level/plain (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} καρδιαν_{heart (acc)} καλυπτει_{he/she/it-is-COVER-ing, you(sg)-are-being-COVER-ed (classical)} λυπηραν

Prv 26:23

Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: smooth lips cover a grievous heart.

Prv 26:23

Like silver dross on an earthen vessel: are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

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χειλεσιν_{lips (dat)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} επινευει_{he/she/it-is-NOD-ing-AGREEMENT, you(sg)-are-being-NOD-ed-AGREEMENT (classical)} αποκλαιομενος εχθρος_{hostile (nom)} εν_in/with/by δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} καρδια(ι)_{heart (dat)} τεκταινεται δολους_{guiles (acc)}

Prv 26:24

A weeping enemy promises all things with his lips, but in his heart he contrives deceit.

Prv 26:24

A malicious man disguises himself with his lips,: but he harbors evil in his heart.

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εαν_{if haply, therefore} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} δεηται_{he/she/it-should-be-being-NEED/REQUIRE-ed} ο_{the (nom)} εχθρος_{hostile (nom)} μεγαλη(ι)_{great (dat)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} φωνη(ι)_{sound/voice (dat); you(sg)-are-being-SOUND-ed, he/she/it-should-be-SOUND-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-SOUND-ed} μη_not πεισθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-PERSUADE/INFLUENCE/CONVINCE-ed} επτα_seven γαρ_for εισιν_{he/she/it-is-GO-ing; they-are} πονηριαι_{cunnings (nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} ψυχη(ι)_{soul-life (dat); you(sg)-are-being-COOL/CHILL-ed, he/she/it-should-be-COOL/CHILL-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-COOL/CHILL-ed} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Prv 26:25

Though thine enemy intreat thee with a loud voice, consent not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Prv 26:25

When his speech is charming, don’t believe him;: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

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ο_{the (nom)} κρυπτων_{crypts (gen); secret (gen); while HIDE-ing (nom)} εχθραν_{enmity (acc); hostile (acc)} συνιστησιν_{he/she/it-is-STAND-ing-WITH} δολον_{guile (acc)} εκκαλυπτει δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τας_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} αμαρτιας_{sin (gen), sins (acc)} ευγνωστος εν_in/with/by συνεδριοις_{sanhedrins (dat)}

Prv 26:26

He that hides enmity frames deceit: but being easily discerned, exposes his own sins in the public assemblies.

Prv 26:26

His malice may be concealed by deception,: but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

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ο_{the (nom)} ορυσσων_{while DIG/GOUGE-ing (nom)} βοθρον τω(ι)_{the (dat)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εμπεσειται_{he/she/it-will-be-FALL-ed} εις_{into +acc} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} ο_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} κυλιων_{while ROLL-ing (nom)} λιθον_{stone (acc)} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} εαυτον_{self (acc)} κυλιει_{he/she/it-is-ROLL-ing, you(sg)-are-being-ROLL-ed (classical)}

Prv 26:27

He that digs a pit for his neighbour shall fall into it: and he that rolls a stone, rolls it upon himself.

Prv 26:27

Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it.: Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

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γλωσσα_{tongue (nom|voc)} ψευδης_{false (nom)} μισει_{he/she/it-is-HATE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-HATE-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-HATE-ing!} αληθειαν_{truth (acc)} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} αστεγον ποιει_{he/she/it-is-DO/MAKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DO/MAKE-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ing!} ακαταστασιας_{upheaval (gen), upheavals (acc)}

Prv 26:28

A lying tongue hates the truth; and an unguarded mouth causes tumults.

Prv 26:28

~~A lying tongue hates those it hurts;~~: ~~and a flattering mouth works ruin.~~

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^a αστεγον: adj 1st, 2nd sing (acc. m or f) (nom. voc. acc. n.) without roof, houseless [per Morpheus from Perseus Digital Library at Tufts University. Logeion, Helma Dik, UofChicago] **NOTE Isaiah 58:7 literally "lead the αστεγους homeless/ unsheltered into your home"

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