Sir 18

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Wisdom of Sirach

‎Brenton (1851)

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ο_{the (nom)} ζων_{while LIVE-ing (nom, nom|acc|voc, voc)} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} αιωνα_{eon (acc)} εκτισεν_{he/she/it-CREATE-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} κοινη(ι)_{common (dat)}

Sir 18:1

He that liveth for ever Hath created all things in general.

Sir 18:1

He who lives forever created the whole universe.

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κυριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)} μονος_{sole (nom)} δικαιωθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-JUSTIFY-ed}

Sir 18:2

The Lord only is righteous, and there is none other but he,

Sir 18:2

The Lord alone is just.

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Sir 18:3

Who governeth the world with the palm of his hand, and all things obey his will: for he is the King of all, by his power dividing holy things among them from profane.

Sir 18:3

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ουθενι_{none (dat)} εξεποιησεν εξαγγειλαι_{to-MAKING KNOWN, be-you(sg)-MAKING KNOWN-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-MAKING KNOWN (opt)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εργα_{works (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and τις_{who (nom)} εξιχνευσει τα_{the (nom|acc)} μεγαλεια_{magnificant (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 18:4

To whom hath he given power to declare his works? and who shall find out his noble acts?

Sir 18:4

He has given power to declare his works to no one. Who could trace out his mighty deeds?

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κρατος_{might (nom|acc|voc)} μεγαλωσυνης_{majesty (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} τις_{who (nom)} εξαριθμησεται και_and τις_{who (nom)} προσθησει_{he/she/it-will-ADD, you(sg)-will-be-ADD-ed (classical)} εκδιηγησασθαι_{to-be-DESCRIBE-ed-IN-DETAIL} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ελεη_{mercies (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 18:5

Who shall number the strength of his majesty? and who shall also tell out his mercies?

Sir 18:5

Who could measure the strength of his majesty? Who could also proclaim his mercies?

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ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is ελαττωσαι_{to-MAKE-INFERIOR, be-you(sg)-MAKE-ed-INFERIOR!, he/she/it-happens-to-MAKE-INFERIOR (opt)} ουδε_neither/nor προσθειναι_to-ADD και_and ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is εξιχνιασαι τα_{the (nom|acc)} θαυμασια_{wonderful (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} του_{the (gen)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)}

Sir 18:6

As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, neither may any thing be put unto them, neither can the ground of them be found out.

Sir 18:6

As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them, neither is it possible to explore them.

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οταν_whenever συντελεση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-FINISH/COMPLETE-ed, he/she/it-should-FINISH/COMPLETE, you(sg)-should-be-FINISH/COMPLETE-ed} ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} τοτε_then αρχεται_{he/she/it-is-being-BEGIN/RULE-ed} και_and οταν_whenever παυσηται_{he/she/it-should-be-CEASE-ed} τοτε_then απορηθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-PERPLEX/CONFUSE-ed}

Sir 18:7

When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.

Sir 18:7

When a man has finished, then he is just at the beginning. When he stops, then he will be perplexed.

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τι_{who (nom|acc)} ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} και_and τι_{who (nom|acc)} η_{the (nom)} χρησις_{use (nom)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} τι_{who (nom|acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} αγαθον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and τι_{who (nom|acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} κακον_{wicked (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 18:8

What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and what is his evil?

Sir 18:8

What is mankind, and what purpose do they serve? What is their good, and what is their evil?

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αριθμος_{number (nom)} ημερων_{days (gen)} ανθρωπου_{person (gen)} πολλα_{many (nom|acc)} ετη_{years (nom|acc|voc)} εκατον_hundred

Sir 18:9

The number of a man's days at the most are an hundred years.

Sir 18:9

The number of man’s days at the most are a hundred years.

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ως_as/like σταγων_{upon DRIP-ing (nom)} υδατος_{water (gen)} απο_from θαλασσης_{sea (gen)} και_and ψηφος_{ballot (nom)} αμμου_{sand (gen)} ουτως_{so, thus} ολιγα_{few (nom|acc|voc)} ετη_{years (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by ημερα(ι)_{day (dat)} αιωνος_{eon (gen)}

Sir 18:10

As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.

Sir 18:10

As a drop of water from the sea, and a pebble from the sand, so are a few years in the day of eternity.

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δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} εμακροθυμησεν_{he/she/it-IS-PATIENT-ed} κυριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} και_and εξεχεεν_{he/she/it-was-POUR-OUT-ing, he/she/it-POUR-OUT-ed} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} ελεος_{mercy (nom, nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 18:11

Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.

Sir 18:11

For this cause the Lord was patient over them, and poured out his mercy upon them.

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ειδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} και_and επεγνω_{he/she/it-RECOGNIZE-ed} την_{the (acc)} καταστροφην_{catastrophe (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} οτι_because/that πονηρα_{evil, wicked (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} επληθυνεν_{he/she/it-was-INCREASE/MULTIPLY-ing, he/she/it-INCREASE/MULTIPLY-ed} τον_{the (acc)} εξιλασμον αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 18:12

He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.

Sir 18:12

He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil. Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.

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ελεος_{mercy (nom, nom|acc|voc)} ανθρωπου_{person (gen)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τον_{the (acc)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ελεος_{mercy (nom, nom|acc|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} πασαν_{each, every (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} σαρκα_{flesh (acc)} ελεγχων_{proof/evidences (gen); while REPROVE-ing (nom)} και_and παιδευων_{while CHASTEN/CORRECT/TRAIN-ing (nom)} και_and διδασκων_{while TEACH-ing (nom)} και_and επιστρεφων_{while TURN-AROUND-ing (nom)} ως_as/like ποιμην_{shepherd (nom|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} ποιμνιον_{flock (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 18:13

The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.

Sir 18:13

The mercy of a man is on his neighbor; but the mercy of the Lord is on all flesh: reproving, chastening, teaching, and bringing back, as a shepherd does his flock.

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τους_{the (acc)} εκδεχομενους_{while being-WAIT-FOR-ed (acc)} παιδειαν_{chastisement (acc)} ελεα(ι)_{he/she/it-is-HAVE MERCY-ing, you(sg)-are-being-HAVE MERCY-ed, you(sg)-are-being-HAVE MERCY-ed (classical), he/she/it-should-be-HAVE MERCY-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-HAVE MERCY-ed} και_and τους_{the (acc)} κατασπευδοντας επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} κριματα_{judgments (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 18:14

He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.

Sir 18:14

He has mercy on those who accept chastening, and that diligently seek after his judgments.

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τεκνον_{child (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by αγαθοις_{good (dat)} μη_not δω(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-GIVE} μωμον_{blemish (acc)} και_and εν_in/with/by παση(ι)_{each, every (dat); he/she/it-should-SPRINKLE, you(sg)-should-be-SPRINKLE-ed} δοσει_{giving (dat)} λυπην_{pain (acc)} λογων_{words (gen)}

Sir 18:15

My son, blemish not thy good deeds, neither use uncomfortable words when thou givest any thing.

Sir 18:15

My son, don’t add reproach to your good deeds, and no harsh words in any of your giving.

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ουχι_not καυσωνα_{burning heat (acc)} αναπαυσει_{rest (dat); he/she/it-will-REST, you(sg)-will-be-REST-ed (classical)} δροσος_{dew (nom)} ουτως_{so, thus} κρεισσων_{better/superior (nom)} λογος_{word (nom)} η_or/than δοσις_{giving (nom)}

Sir 18:16

Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.

Sir 18:16

Doesn’t the dew relieve the scorching heat? So a word is better than a gift.

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ουκ_not ιδου_{be-you(sg)-SEE/BEHOLD-ed!} λογος_{word (nom)} υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} δομα_{gift (nom|acc|voc)} αγαθον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and αμφοτερα_{both (nom|acc|voc)} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ανδρι_{man (dat)} κεχαριτωμενω(ι)_{having-been-FAVOR-ed (dat)}

Sir 18:17

Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.

Sir 18:17

Behold, isn’t a word better than a gift? Both are with a gracious person.

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μωρος_{moronic (nom)} αχαριστως ονειδιει_{he/she/it-will-REPROACH, you(sg)-will-be-REPROACH-ed (classical)} και_and δοσις_{giving (nom)} βασκανου εκτηκει οφθαλμους_{eyes (acc)}

Sir 18:18

A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.

Sir 18:18

A fool is ungracious and abusive. The gift of an grudging person consumes the eyes.

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πριν_before η_or/than λαλησαι_{to-SPEAK, be-you(sg)-SPEAK-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SPEAK (opt)} μανθανε_{be-you(sg)-LEARN-ing!} και_and προ_{before (+gen)} αρρωστιας θεραπευου_{be-you(sg)-being-TEND/TREAT/ATTEND-ed-TO!}

Sir 18:19

Learn before thou speak, and use physick or ever thou be sick.

Sir 18:19

Learn before you speak. Take care of your health before you get sick.

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προ_{before (+gen)} κρισεως_{judgment (gen)} εξεταζε_{be-you(sg)-INVESTIGATE-ing!} σεαυτον_{yourself (acc)} και_and εν_in/with/by ωρα(ι)_{hour (dat)} επισκοπης_{oversight (gen)} ευρησεις_{you(sg)-will-FIND} εξιλασμον

Sir 18:20

Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.

Sir 18:20

Before judgment, examine yourself, and in the hour of scrutiny you will find forgiveness.

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πριν_before αρρωστησαι σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} ταπεινωθητι_{be-you(sg)-HUMBLE-ed!} και_and εν_in/with/by καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} αμαρτηματων_{sins (gen)} δειξον_{do-SHOW-you(sg)!, going-to-SHOW (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} επιστροφην_{attention (acc)}

Sir 18:21

Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins shew repentance.

Sir 18:21

Humble yourself before you get sick. In the time of sins, repent.

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μη_not εμποδισθη(ι)ς του_{the (gen)} αποδουναι_to-GIVE-BACK ευχην_{vow (acc)} ευκαιρως_opportunely και_and μη_not μεινη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-REMAIN} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} θανατου_{death (gen); be-you(sg)-PUT-TO-DEATH-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-PUT-TO-DEATH-ed!} δικαιωθηναι_{to-be-JUSTIFY-ed}

Sir 18:22

Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time, and defer not until death to be justified.

Sir 18:22

Let nothing hinder you to pay your vow in due time. Don’t wait until death to be released.

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πριν_before ευξασθαι_{to-be-PRAY-ed} ετοιμασον_{do-PREPARE/MAKE-READY-you(sg)!, going-to-PREPARE/MAKE-READY (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} σεαυτον_{yourself (acc)} και_and μη_not γινου_{be-you(sg)-being-BECOME-ed!} ως_as/like ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} πειραζων_{while TRY-ing (nom)} τον_{the (acc)} κυριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 18:23

Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; and be not as one that tempteth the Lord.

Sir 18:23

Before you make a vow, prepare yourself. Don’t be like a man who tests the Lord.

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μνησθητι_{be-you(sg)-REMEMBER-ed!} θυμου_{inclination/passion (gen); be-you(sg)-ANGER-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-ANGER-ed!} εν_in/with/by ημεραις_{days (dat)} τελευτης_{end (gen)} και_and καιρον_{period-of-time (acc)} εκδικησεως_{vengeance (gen)} εν_in/with/by αποστροφη(ι) προσωπου_{face (gen)}

Sir 18:24

Think upon the wrath that shall be at the end, and the time of vengeance, when he shall turn away his face.

Sir 18:24

Think about the wrath coming in the days of the end, and the time of vengeance, when he turns away his face.

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μνησθητι_{be-you(sg)-REMEMBER-ed!} καιρον_{period-of-time (acc)} λιμου_{famine (gen)} εν_in/with/by καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} πλησμονης_{satiety (gen)} πτωχειαν_{poverty (acc)} και_and ενδειαν εν_in/with/by ημεραις_{days (dat)} πλουτου_{wealth/abundance (gen); be-you(sg)-being-ENRICH-ed!}

Sir 18:25

When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: and when thou art rich, think upon poverty and need.

Sir 18:25

In the days of fullness remember the time of hunger. Remember poverty and lack in the days of wealth.

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απο_from πρωιθεν εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} εσπερας_{evening (gen), evenings (acc)} μεταβαλλει_{he/she/it-is-CHANGE/ALTER-ing, you(sg)-are-being-CHANGE/ALTER-ed (classical)} καιρος_{period-of-time (nom)} και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is ταχινα_{speedily (nom|acc|voc)} εναντι_{before (+gen)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)}

Sir 18:26

From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and all things are soon done before the Lord.

Sir 18:26

From morning until evening, the time changes. All things are speedy before the Lord.

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ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} σοφος_{wise (nom)} εν_in/with/by παντι_{each, every (dat)} ευλαβηθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed} και_and εν_in/with/by ημεραις_{days (dat)} αμαρτιων_{sins (gen)} προσεξει_{he/she/it-will-PAY/TAKE-HEED, you(sg)-will-be-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ed (classical)} απο_from πλημμελειας_{trespass (gen), trespasss (acc)}

Sir 18:27

A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe time.

Sir 18:27

A wise man is cautious in everything. In days of sinning, he will beware of offense.^*

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πας_{each, every (nom|voc)} συνετος_{insightful/discerning (nom)} εγνω_{he/she/it-KNOW-ed} σοφιαν_{wisdom (acc)} και_and τω(ι)_{the (dat)} ευροντι_{upon FIND-ing (dat)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} δωσει_{he/she/it-will-GIVE, you(sg)-will-be-GIVE-ed (classical)} εξομολογησιν

Sir 18:28

Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise unto him that found her.

Sir 18:28

Every man of understanding knows wisdom. He will give thanks to him who found her.

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συνετοι_{insightful/discerning (nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by λογοις_{words (dat)} και_and αυτοι_{they/same (nom)} εσοφισαντο_{they-were-INSTRUCT-ed--MAKE-WISE} και_and ανωμβρησαν παροιμιας_{proverb (gen), proverbs (acc)} ακριβεις_{exact (acc, nom|voc)}

Sir 18:29

They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.

Sir 18:29

They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, and poured out apt proverbs.

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οπισω_after/behind των_{the (gen)} επιθυμιων_{lusts/yearnings (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} μη_not πορευου_{be-you(sg)-being-GO-ed!} και_and απο_from των_{the (gen)} ορεξεων_{desires (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} κωλυου_{be-you(sg)-being-HINDER-ed!}

Sir 18:30

Go not after thy lusts, but refrain thyself from thine appetites.

Sir 18:30

Don’t go after your lusts. Restrain your appetites.

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εαν_{if haply, therefore} χορηγηση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-SUPPLY--PROVISION} 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} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} ευδοκιαν_{good-thinking (acc)} επιθυμιας_{lust/yearning (gen), lusts/yearnings (acc)} ποιησει_{doing/making (dat); he/she/it-will-DO/MAKE, you(sg)-will-be-DO/MAKE-ed (classical)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} επιχαρμα των_{the (gen)} εχθρων_{enmities (gen); hostile (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Sir 18:31

If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.

Sir 18:31

If you give fully to your soul the delight of her desire, she will make you^* the laughing stock of your enemies.

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μη_not ευφραινου_{be-you(sg)-being-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed!, you(sg)-were-being-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} πολλη(ι)_{much (dat)} τρυφη(ι)_{indulgence (dat)} μη_not προσδεθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-BIND ON OR TO; C. ACC. ONLY-ed--ATTACH} συμβολη(ι) αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)}

Sir 18:32

Take not pleasure in much good cheer, neither be tied to the expense thereof.

Sir 18:32

Don’t make merry in much luxury, and don’t be tied to its expense.

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μη_not γινου_{be-you(sg)-being-BECOME-ed!} πτωχος_{beggarly-poor (nom)} συμβολοκοπων εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} δανεισμου και_and ουδεν_{none (nom|acc)} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} εστιν_he/she/it-is εν_in/with/by μαρσιππιω(ι)

Sir 18:33

Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing, when thou hast nothing in thy purse: for thou shalt lie in wait for thine own life, and be talked on.

Sir 18:33

Don’t be made a beggar by banqueting with borrowed money when you have nothing in your purse.^*

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