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Σοφία Σιρὰχ

Wisdom of Sirach

‎Brenton (1851)

Wiki English Translation‎ / World English Bible

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πᾶσα_{each, every (nom|voc)} σοφία_{wisdom (nom|voc)} παρὰ_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} κυρίου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} καὶ_and μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} ἐστιν_he/she/it-is εἰς_{into +acc} τὸν_{the (acc)} αἰῶνα_{eon (acc)}

Sir 1:1

All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever.

Sir 1:1

All wisdom comes from the Lord, and is with him forever.

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ἄμμον_{sand (acc)} θαλασσῶν_{seas (gen)} καὶ_and σταγόνας ὑετοῦ_{rain (gen)} καὶ_and ἡμέρας_{day (gen), days (acc)} αἰῶνος_{eon (gen)} τίς_{who (nom)} ἐξαριθμήσει

Sir 1:2

Who can number the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of eternity?

Sir 1:2

Who can count the sand of the seas, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity?

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ὕψος_{height (nom|acc|voc)} οὐρανοῦ_{sky/heaven (gen)} καὶ_and πλάτος_{width (nom|acc|voc)} γῆς_{earth/land (gen)} καὶ_and ἄβυσσον_{abyss (acc)} καὶ_and σοφίαν_{wisdom (acc)} τίς_{who (nom)} ἐξιχνιάσει

Sir 1:3

Who can find out the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the deep, and wisdom?

Sir 1:3

Who will search out the height of the sky, the breadth of the earth, the deep, and wisdom?

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προτέρα_{earlier (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} πάντων_{all (gen)} ἔκτισται_{he/she/it-has-been-CREATE-ed} σοφία_{wisdom (nom|voc)} καὶ_and σύνεσις_{insight/discernment (nom)} φρονήσεως_{contemplation (gen)} ἐξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} αἰῶνος_{eon (gen)}

Sir 1:4

Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.

Sir 1:4

Wisdom has been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.

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Sir 1:5

The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everlasting commandments.

Sir 1:5

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ῥίζα_{root (nom|voc)} σοφίας_{wisdom (gen)} τίνι_{who (dat)} ἀπεκαλύφθη_{he/she/it-was-UNCOVER/REVEAL-ed} καὶ_and τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} πανουργεύματα αὐτῆς_{her/it/same (gen)} τίς_{who (nom)} ἔγνω_{he/she/it-KNOW-ed}

Sir 1:6

To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? or who hath known her wise counsels?

Sir 1:6

To whom has the root of wisdom been revealed? Who has known her shrewd counsels?

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Sir 1:7

Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? and who hath understood her great experience?

Sir 1:7

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εἷς_{one (nom)} ἐστιν_he/she/it-is σοφός_{wise (nom)} φοβερὸς_{causing fear (nom)} σφόδρα_exceedingly καθήμενος_{while being-SIT-ed (nom)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} θρόνου_{throne (gen)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 1:8

There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon his throne.

Sir 1:8

There is one wise, greatly to be feared, sitting upon his throne: the Lord.

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κύριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)} αὐτὸς_{he/it/same (nom)} ἔκτισεν_{he/she/it-CREATE-ed} αὐτὴν_{her/it/same (acc)} καὶ_and εἶδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} καὶ_and ἐξηρίθμησεν αὐτὴν_{her/it/same (acc)} καὶ_and ἐξέχεεν_{he/she/it-was-POUR-OUT-ing, he/she/it-POUR-OUT-ed} αὐτὴν_{her/it/same (acc)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} πάντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} ἔργα_{works (nom|acc|voc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 1:9

He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her out upon all his works.

Sir 1:9

He created her. He saw and measured her. He poured her out upon all his works.

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μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} πάσης_{each, every (gen)} σαρκὸς_{flesh (gen)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} δόσιν_{giving (acc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} καὶ_and ἐχορήγησεν_{he/she/it-SUPPLY-ed--PROVISION} αὐτὴν_{her/it/same (acc)} τοῖς_{the (dat)} ἀγαπῶσιν_{they-are-AGAPE-LOVE-ing, they-should-be-AGAPE-LOVE-ing, while AGAPE-LOVE-ing (dat)} αὐτόν_{him/it/same (acc)}

Sir 1:10

She is with all flesh according to his gift, and he hath given her to them that love him.

Sir 1:10

She is with all flesh according to his gift. He gave her freely to those who love him.

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φόβος_{fear (nom)} κυρίου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} δόξα_{glory/honor (nom|voc)} καὶ_and καύχημα_{boast (nom|acc|voc)} καὶ_and εὐφροσύνη_{gladness (nom|voc)} καὶ_and στέφανος_{wreath (nom); wreath (nom)} ἀγαλλιάματος_{exhultation (gen)}

Sir 1:11

The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.

Sir 1:11

The fear of the Lord is glory, exultation, gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.

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φόβος_{fear (nom)} κυρίου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} τέρψει καρδίαν_{heart (acc)} καὶ_and δώσει_{he/she/it-will-GIVE, you(sg)-will-be-GIVE-ed (classical)} εὐφροσύνην_{gladness (acc)} καὶ_and χαρὰν_{joy (acc)} καὶ_and μακροημέρευσιν

Sir 1:12

The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life.

Sir 1:12

The fear of the Lord will delight the heart, and will give gladness, joy, and length of days.

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τῷ_{the (dat)} φοβουμένῳ_{while being-FEAR-ed (dat)} τὸν_{the (acc)} κύριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εὖ_well ἔσται_{he/she/it-will-be} ἐπ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ἐσχάτων_{last (gen)} καὶ_and ἐν_in/with/by ἡμέρᾳ_{day (dat)} τελευτῆς_{end (gen)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} εὐλογηθήσεται_{he/she/it-will-be-SPEAK-ed-WELL-OF}

Sir 1:13

Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death.

Sir 1:13

Whoever fears the Lord, it will go well with him at the last. He will be blessed in the day of his death.

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ἀρχὴ_{chief/head/ruler/beginning (nom|voc)} σοφίας_{wisdom (gen)} φοβεῖσθαι_{to-be-being-FEAR-ed} τὸν_{the (acc)} κύριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} καὶ_and μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} πιστῶν_{faithful (gen); while ACT-WITH-FAITH/ASSURANCE-ing (nom)} ἐν_in/with/by μήτρᾳ_{womb (dat)} συνεκτίσθη αὐτοῖς_{them/same (dat)}

Sir 1:14

To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb.

Sir 1:14

To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It was created together with the faithful in the womb.

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μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ἀνθρώπων_{persons (gen)} θεμέλιον_{foundation (nom|acc|voc, acc)} αἰῶνος_{eon (gen)} ἐνόσσευσεν καὶ_and μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} σπέρματος_{seed (gen)} αὐτῶν_{them/same (gen)} ἐμπιστευθήσεται

Sir 1:15

She hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed.

Sir 1:15

She^* laid an eternal foundation with men. She will be trusted among their offspring.

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πλησμονὴ_{satiety (nom|voc)} σοφίας_{wisdom (gen)} φοβεῖσθαι_{to-be-being-FEAR-ed} τὸν_{the (acc)} κύριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} καὶ_and μεθύσκει_{he/she/it-is-GET-ing-DRUNK, you(sg)-are-being-GET-ed-DRUNK (classical)} αὐτοὺς_{them/same (acc)} ἀπὸ_from τῶν_{the (gen)} καρπῶν_{fruits (gen)} αὐτῆς_{her/it/same (gen)}

Sir 1:16

To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.

Sir 1:16

To fear the Lord is the fullness of wisdom. She inebriates men with her fruits.

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πάντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τὸν_{the (acc)} οἶκον_{house/home (acc)} αὐτῶν_{them/same (gen)} ἐμπλήσει_{he/she/it-will-FILL UP, you(sg)-will-be-FILL UP-ed (classical)} ἐπιθυμημάτων καὶ_and τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} ἀποδοχεῖα ἀπὸ_from τῶν_{the (gen)} γενημάτων_{fruits (gen)} αὐτῆς_{her/it/same (gen)}

Sir 1:17

She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the garners with her increase.

Sir 1:17

She will fill all her house with desirable things, and her storehouses with her produce.

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στέφανος_{wreath (nom); wreath (nom)} σοφίας_{wisdom (gen)} φόβος_{fear (nom)} κυρίου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} ἀναθάλλων_{while REVIVE-ing (nom)} εἰρήνην_{peace (acc)} καὶ_and ὑγίειαν ἰάσεως_{healing (gen)}

Sir 1:18

The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish; both which are the gifts of God: and it enlargeth their rejoicing that love him.

Sir 1:18

The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and^* perfect health to flourish.^*

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καὶ_and εἶδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} καὶ_and ἐξηρίθμησεν αὐτήν_{her/it/same (acc)} ἐπιστήμην καὶ_and γνῶσιν_{knowledge (acc); they-should-KNOW} συνέσεως_{insight/discernment (gen)} ἐξώμβρησεν καὶ_and δόξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} κρατούντων_{let-them-be-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ing! (classical), while SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ing (gen)} αὐτῆς_{her/it/same (gen)} ἀνύψωσεν

Sir 1:19

Wisdom raineth down skill and knowledge of understanding standing, and exalteth them to honour that hold her fast.

Sir 1:19

He both saw and measured her. He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding, and exalted the honor of those who hold her fast.

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ῥίζα_{root (nom|voc)} σοφίας_{wisdom (gen)} φοβεῖσθαι_{to-be-being-FEAR-ed} τὸν_{the (acc)} κύριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} καὶ_and οἱ_{the (nom)} κλάδοι_{branchs (nom|voc)} αὐτῆς_{her/it/same (gen)} μακροημέρευσις

Sir 1:20

The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.

Sir 1:20

To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom. Her branches are length of days.

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Sir 1:21

The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.

Sir 1:21

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οὐ_not δυνήσεται_{he/she/it-will-be-ABLE-ed} θυμὸς_{inclination/passion (nom)} ἄδικος_{unjust (nom)} δικαιωθῆναι_{to-be-JUSTIFY-ed} ἡ_{the (nom)} γὰρ_for ῥοπὴ τοῦ_{the (gen)} θυμοῦ_{inclination/passion (gen); be-you(sg)-ANGER-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-ANGER-ed!} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} πτῶσις_{fall (nom)} αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)}

Sir 1:22

A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.

Sir 1:22

Unjust wrath can never be justified, for his wrath tips the scale to his downfall.

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ἕως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} καιροῦ_{period-of-time (gen)} ἀνθέξεται_{he/she/it-will-be-CLING TO BY/ENDURE-ed} μακρόθυμος_{patient (nom)} καὶ_and ὕστερον_{afterward; latter (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} ἀναδώσει_{he/she/it-will-GIVE-FORTH, you(sg)-will-be-GIVE-ed-FORTH (classical)} εὐφροσύνη_{gladness (nom|voc)}

Sir 1:23

A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.

Sir 1:23

A man that is patient will resist for a season, and afterward gladness will spring up to him.

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ἕως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} καιροῦ_{period-of-time (gen)} κρύψει_{he/she/it-will-HIDE, you(sg)-will-be-HIDE-ed (classical)} τοὺς_{the (acc)} λόγους_{words (acc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} καὶ_and χείλη_{lips (nom|acc|voc)} πολλῶν_{many (gen)} ἐκδιηγήσεται_{he/she/it-will-be-DESCRIBE-ed-IN-DETAIL} σύνεσιν_{insight/discernment (acc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 1:24

He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.

Sir 1:24

He will hide his words until the right moment, and the lips of many will tell of his understanding.

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ἐν_in/with/by θησαυροῖς_{treasures (dat)} σοφίας_{wisdom (gen)} παραβολαὶ_{parables (nom|voc)} ἐπιστήμης βδέλυγμα_{abomination (nom|acc|voc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἁμαρτωλῷ_{sinful (dat)} θεοσέβεια_{piety (nom|voc)}

Sir 1:25

The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom: but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.

Sir 1:25

A wise saying is in the treasures of wisdom; but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.

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ἐπιθυμήσας_{upon DESIRE-ing (nom|voc)} σοφίαν_{wisdom (acc)} διατήρησον_{do-HOLD ONTO-you(sg)!, going-to-HOLD ONTO (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ἐντολάς_{precepts (acc)} καὶ_and κύριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)} χορηγήσει_{he/she/it-will-SUPPLY--PROVISION, you(sg)-will-be-SUPPLY-ed--PROVISION (classical)} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} αὐτήν_{her/it/same (acc)}

Sir 1:26

If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord shall give her unto thee.

Sir 1:26

If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments and the Lord will give her to you freely;

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σοφία_{wisdom (nom|voc)} γὰρ_for καὶ_and παιδεία_{chastisement (nom|voc)} φόβος_{fear (nom)} κυρίου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} καὶ_and ἡ_{the (nom)} εὐδοκία_{good-thinking (nom|voc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} πίστις_{faith/faithfulness (nom)} καὶ_and πραότης_{gentleness (nom|voc)}

Sir 1:27

For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction: and faith and meekness are his delight.

Sir 1:27

for the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction. Faith and humility are his good pleasure.

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μὴ_not ἀπειθήσῃς_{you(sg)-should-DISOBEY} φόβῳ_{fear (dat)} κυρίου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} καὶ_and μὴ_not προσέλθῃς_{you(sg)-should-APPROACH} αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} ἐν_in/with/by καρδίᾳ_{heart (dat)} δισσῇ

Sir 1:28

Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor: and come not unto him with a double heart.

Sir 1:28

Don’t disobey the fear of the Lord. Don’t come to him with a double heart.

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μὴ_not ὑποκριθῇς_{you(sg)-should-be-HYPOCRITE-ed} ἐν_in/with/by στόμασιν_{mouth/maws (dat)} ἀνθρώπων_{persons (gen)} καὶ_and ἐν_in/with/by τοῖς_{the (dat)} χείλεσίν_{lips (dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} πρόσεχε_{be-you(sg)-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ing!}

Sir 1:29

Be not an hypocrite in the sight of men, and take good heed what thou speakest.

Sir 1:29

Don’t be a hypocrite in men’s sight. Keep watch over your lips.

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μὴ_not ἐξύψου σεαυτόν_{yourself (acc)} ἵνα_{in-order-that} μὴ_not πέσῃς_{you(sg)-should-FALL} καὶ_and ἐπαγάγῃς_{you(sg)-should-BRING} 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} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} ἀτιμίαν_{dishonor (acc)} καὶ_and ἀποκαλύψει_{revelation (dat); he/she/it-will-UNCOVER/REVEAL, you(sg)-will-be-UNCOVER/REVEAL-ed (classical)} κύριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)} τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} κρυπτά_{secret (nom|acc|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} καὶ_and ἐν_in/with/by μέσῳ_{middle (dat)} συναγωγῆς_{gathering (gen)} καταβαλεῖ_{he/she/it-will-CAST DOWN, you(sg)-will-be-CAST DOWN-ed (classical)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} ὅτι_because/that οὐ_not προσῆλθες_{you(sg)-APPROACH-ed} φόβῳ_{fear (dat)} κυρίου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} καὶ_and ἡ_{the (nom)} καρδία_{heart (nom|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} πλήρης_{full (nom)} δόλου_{guile (gen); be-you(sg)-BEGUILE/DECEIVE-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-BEGUILE/DECEIVE-ed!}

Sir 1:30

Exalt not thyself, lest thou fall, and bring dishonour upon thy soul, and so God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation, because thou camest not in truth to the fear of the Lord, but thy heart is full of deceit.

Sir 1:30

Don’t exalt yourself, lest you fall and bring dishonor upon your soul. The Lord will reveal your secrets and will cast you down in the midst of the congregation, because you didn’t come to the fear of the Lord and your heart was full of deceit.

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