Sir 21

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Wisdom of Sirach

‎Brenton (1851)

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τεκνον_{child (nom|acc|voc)} ημαρτες_{you(sg)-SIN-ed} μη_not προσθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-ADD} μηκετι_no-longer και_and περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} των_{the (gen)} προτερων_{earlier (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} δεηθητι_{be-you(sg)-NEED/REQUIRE-ed!}

Sir 21:1

My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more, but ask pardon for thy former sins.

Sir 21:1

My son, have you sinned? Do it no more; and ask forgiveness for your past sins.

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ως_as/like απο_from προσωπου_{face (gen)} οφεως_{serpent (gen)} φευγε_{be-you(sg)-FLEE-ing!} απο_from αμαρτιας_{sin (gen), sins (acc)} εαν_{if haply, therefore} γαρ_for προσελθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-APPROACH} δηξεται_{he/she/it-will-be-BITE-ed} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} οδοντες_{teeth (nom|voc)} λεοντος_{lion (gen)} οι_{the (nom)} οδοντες_{teeth (nom|voc)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} αναιρουντες_{while PUT AWAY-ing (nom|voc)} ψυχας_{soul-lifes (acc)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)}

Sir 21:2

Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.

Sir 21:2

Flee from sin as from the face of a snake; for if you go near, it will bite you. Its teeth are like lion’s teeth, slaying people’s souls.

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ως_as/like ρομφαια_{sword (nom|voc)} διστομος_{double-edged (nom)} πασα_{each, every (nom|voc)} ανομια_{lawlessness (nom|voc)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} πληγη(ι)_{stripe/ wound (dat); he/she/it-should-be-STRIKE-ed} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is ιασις_{healing (nom)}

Sir 21:3

All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.

Sir 21:3

All iniquity is as a two-edged sword. Its stroke has no healing.

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καταπληγμος και_and υβρις_{hubris (nom)} ερημωσουσιν_{they-will-STRIP-BARE, going-to-STRIP-BARE (fut ptcp) (dat)} πλουτον_{wealth/abundance (acc)} ουτως_{so, thus} οικος_{house/home (nom)} υπερηφανου_{proud/arrogant (gen)} ερημωθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-STRIP-BARE-ed}

Sir 21:4

To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.

Sir 21:4

Terror and violence will waste away riches. So the house of an arrogant man will be laid waste.

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δεησις_{plea (nom)} πτωχου_{beggarly-poor (gen)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} στοματος_{mouth/maw (gen)} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} ωτιων_{ears (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} κριμα_{judgment (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} σπουδην_{diligence/haste (acc)} ερχεται_{he/she/it-is-being-COME-ed}

Sir 21:5

A prayer out of a poor man's mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

Sir 21:5

Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of^* God, and his judgment comes speedily.

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μισων_{while HATE-ing (nom)} ελεγμον_{rebuke (acc)} εν_in/with/by ιχνει_{footstep (dat)} αμαρτωλου_{sinful (gen)} και_and ο_{the (nom)} φοβουμενος_{while being-FEAR-ed (nom)} κυριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} επιστρεψει_{he/she/it-will-TURN-AROUND, you(sg)-will-be-TURN-AROUND-ed (classical)} εν_in/with/by καρδια(ι)_{heart (dat)}

Sir 21:6

He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.

Sir 21:6

One who hates reproof is in the path of the sinner. He who fears the Lord will repent in his heart.

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γνωστος_{known (nom)} μακροθεν_{from afar} ο_{the (nom)} δυνατος_{capable (nom)} εν_in/with/by γλωσση(ι)_{tongue (dat)} ο_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} νοημων οιδεν_{he/she/it-has-BEHOLD/PERCEIVE-ed} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} ολισθανειν αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)}

Sir 21:7

An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.

Sir 21:7

He who is mighty in tongue is known far away; but the man of understanding knows when he slips.

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ο_{the (nom)} οικοδομων_{builders (gen); building/edifications (gen); while BUILD-UP-ing (nom)} την_{the (acc)} οικιαν_{house (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} εν_in/with/by χρημασιν_{means (dat)} αλλοτριοις_{another's (dat)} ως_as/like συναγων_{while GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ing (nom)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} τους_{the (acc)} λιθους_{stones (acc)} εις_{into +acc} χειμωνα_{winter/wintery (acc)}

Sir 21:8

He that buildeth his house with other men's money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.

Sir 21:8

He who builds his house with other men’s money is like one who gathers stones for his own tomb.

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στιππυον συνηγμενον_{having-been-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} συναγωγη_{gathering (nom|voc)} ανομων_{lawless/lawlessness (gen)} και_and η_{the (nom)} συντελεια_{completion, end (nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} φλοξ_{flame (nom|voc)} πυρος_{fire (gen)}

Sir 21:9

The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.

Sir 21:9

The congregation of wicked men is as a bundle of tow with a flame of fire at the end of them.

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οδος_{way/road (nom)} αμαρτωλων_{sinful (gen)} ωμαλισμενη_{having-been-FLATTEN-ed (nom|voc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} λιθων_{stones (gen)} και_and επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} εσχατων_{last (gen)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} βοθρος α(ι)δου_{Hades (gen); be-you(sg)-being-SING-ed!}

Sir 21:10

The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.

Sir 21:10

The way of sinners is paved with stones; and at the end of it is the pit of Hades.

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ο_{the (nom)} φυλασσων_{while GUARD-ing (nom)} νομον_{custom/law (acc)} κατακρατει του_{the (gen)} εννοηματος αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and συντελεια_{completion, end (nom|voc)} του_{the (gen)} φοβου_{fear (gen); be-you(sg)-being-FEAR-ed!} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} σοφια_{wisdom (nom|voc)}

Sir 21:11

He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

Sir 21:11

He who keeps the law becomes master of its intent. The fulfilment of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

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ου_not παιδευθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-CHASTEN/CORRECT/TRAIN-ed} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is πανουργος_{sly (nom)} εστιν_he/she/it-is δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} πανουργια_{sneakiness (nom|voc)} πληθυνουσα_{while INCREASE/MULTIPLY-ing (nom|voc), going-to-INCREASE/MULTIPLY (fut ptcp) (nom|voc)} πικριαν_{bitterness (acc)}

Sir 21:12

He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.

Sir 21:12

He who is not clever will not be instructed. There is a cleverness which makes bitterness abound.

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γνωσις_{knowledge (nom)} σοφου_{wise (gen)} ως_as/like κατακλυσμος_{deluge/flood (nom)} πληθυνθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-INCREASE/MULTIPLY-ed} και_and η_{the (nom)} βουλη_{will/plan/intent (nom|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ως_as/like πηγη_{spring (nom|voc)} ζωης_{life (gen); alive (gen)}

Sir 21:13

The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

Sir 21:13

The knowledge of a wise man will be made to abound as a flood, and his counsel as a fountain of life.

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εγκατα_{innards (nom|acc|voc)} μωρου_{moronic (gen)} ως_as/like αγγειον_{container (nom|acc|voc)} συντετριμμενον_{having-been-CRUSH/SHATTER-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and πασαν_{each, every (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} γνωσιν_{knowledge (acc); they-should-KNOW} ου_not κρατησει_{he/she/it-will-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD, you(sg)-will-be-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ed (classical)}

Sir 21:14

The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.

Sir 21:14

The inward parts of a fool are like a broken vessel. He will hold no knowledge.

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λογον_{word (acc)} σοφον_{wise (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εαν_{if haply, therefore} ακουση(ι)_{ακουσει (dat); you(sg)-will-be-HEAR-ed, he/she/it-should-HEAR, you(sg)-should-be-HEAR-ed} επιστημων_{expert (nom)} αινεσει_{praise (dat); he/she/it-will-PRAISE, you(sg)-will-be-PRAISE-ed (classical)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} προσθησει_{he/she/it-will-ADD, you(sg)-will-be-ADD-ed (classical)} ηκουσεν_{he/she/it-HEAR-ed} ο_{the (nom)} σπαταλων_{while LIVE-ing-COMFORTABLY/EXTRAVAGENTLY (nom, nom|acc|voc, voc)} και_and απηρεσεν αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} και_and απεστρεψεν_{he/she/it-TURN-AWAY-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} οπισω_after/behind του_{the (gen)} νωτου_{back (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 21:15

If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

Sir 21:15

If a man of knowledge hears a wise word, he will commend it and add to it. The wanton man hears it, and it displeases him, so he throws it away behind his back.

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εξηγησις μωρου_{moronic (gen)} ως_as/like εν_in/with/by οδω(ι)_{way/road (dat)} φορτιον_{burden (nom|acc|voc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} χειλους_{lip (gen)} συνετου_{insightful/discerning (gen)} ευρεθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-FIND-ed} χαρις_{favor/grace (nom)}

Sir 21:16

The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

Sir 21:16

The chatter of a fool is like a burden in the way, but grace will be found on the lips of the wise.

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στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} φρονιμου_{prudent-wise (gen)} ζητηθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-SEEK-ed} εν_in/with/by εκκλησια(ι)_{assembly (dat)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} λογους_{words (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} διανοηθησονται_{they-will-be-CONSIDER-ed} εν_in/with/by καρδια(ι)_{heart (dat)}

Sir 21:17

They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.

Sir 21:17

The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation. They will ponder his words in their heart.

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ως_as/like οικος_{house/home (nom)} ηφανισμενος_{having-been-DISAPPEAR/BLOT-ed-OUT (nom)} ουτως_{so, thus} μωρω(ι)_{moronic (dat)} σοφια_{wisdom (nom|voc)} και_and γνωσις_{knowledge (nom)} ασυνετου_{clueless (gen)} αδιεξεταστοι λογοι_{words (nom|voc)}

Sir 21:18

As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.

Sir 21:18

As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool. The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense.^*

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πεδαι_{shackles (nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by ποσιν_{drink (acc); feet (dat)} ανοητου_{ignorant (gen)} παιδεια_{chastisement (nom|voc)} και_and ως_as/like χειροπεδαι επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} χειρος_{hand (gen)} δεξιας_{right (acc, gen)}

Sir 21:19

Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.

Sir 21:19

~~Instruction is as fetters on the feet of an unwise man, and as manacles on the right hand.~~Chastisement is shackles by the feet of the ignorant and a handcuff upon the hand of the right.

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μωρος_{moronic (nom)} εν_in/with/by γελωτι_{laughter (dat)} ανυψοι φωνην_{sound/voice (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ανηρ_{man (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} πανουργος_{sly (nom)} μολις_{with difficulty} ησυχη(ι) μειδιασει

Sir 21:20

A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

Sir 21:20

A fool lifts up his voice with laughter, but a clever man smiles quietly.

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ως_as/like κοσμος_{world (nom)} χρυσους_{gold/golden (acc, nom|voc)} φρονιμω(ι)_{prudent-wise (dat)} παιδεια_{chastisement (nom|voc)} και_and ως_as/like χλιδων επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} βραχιονι_{arm (dat)} δεξιω(ι)_{right (dat)}

Sir 21:21

Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

Sir 21:21

Instruction is to a prudent man as an ornament of gold, and as a bracelet upon his right arm.

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πους_{foot (nom|voc)} μωρου_{moronic (gen)} ταχυς_{quick (nom)} εις_{into +acc} οικιαν_{house (acc)} ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} πολυπειρος αισχυνθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-SHAME-ed} απο_from προσωπου_{face (gen)}

Sir 21:22

A foolish man's foot is soon in his neighbour's house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

Sir 21:22

The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but a man of experience will be ashamed of entering.

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αφρων_{foams (gen); unthinking (nom)} απο_from θυρας_{door (gen), doors (acc)} παρακυπτει_{he/she/it-is-STOOP-ing-BESIDE, you(sg)-are-being-STOOP-ed-BESIDE (classical)} εις_{into +acc} οικιαν_{house (acc)} ανηρ_{man (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} πεπαιδευμενος_{having-been-CHASTEN/CORRECT/TRAIN-ed (nom)} εξω_{outside; I-will-HAVE; I-should-be-BE-ing-PERMITTED} στησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-STAND-ed}

Sir 21:23

A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.

Sir 21:23

A foolish man peers into the door of a house, but a man who is instructed will stand outside.

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απαιδευσια ανθρωπου_{person (gen)} ακροασθαι παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} θυραν_{door (acc)} ο_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} φρονιμος_{prudent-wise (nom)} βαρυνθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-WEIGH-ed-DOWN} ατιμια(ι)_{dishonor (dat)}

Sir 21:24

It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

Sir 21:24

It is rude for someone to listen at a door, but a prudent person will be grieved with the disgrace.

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χειλη_{lips (nom|acc|voc)} αλλοτριων_{another's (gen)} εν_in/with/by τουτοις_{these (dat)} διηγησονται_{they-will-be-EXPOSIT-ed} λογοι_{words (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} φρονιμων_{prudent-wise (gen)} εν_in/with/by ζυγω(ι)_{yoke/scale (dat)} σταθησονται_{they-will-be-STAND-ed}

Sir 21:25

The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.

Sir 21:25

The lips of strangers will be grieved at these things, but the words of prudent men will be weighed in the balance.

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εν_in/with/by στοματι_{mouth/maw (dat)} μωρων_{moronic (gen)} η_{the (nom)} καρδια_{heart (nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} καρδια_{heart (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} σοφων_{wise (gen)} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

Sir 21:26

The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.

Sir 21:26

The heart of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of wise men is their heart.

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εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} καταρασθαι_{to-be-being-CURSE (CURSE DOWN)-ed} ασεβη_{ungodly (acc, nom|acc|voc)} τον_{the (acc)} σαταναν_{adversary, opponent (acc); adversary, opponent (acc)} αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} καταραται_{he/she/it-is-being-CURSE (CURSE DOWN)-ed, he/she/it-should-be-being-CURSE (CURSE DOWN)-ed} την_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} ψυχην_{soul-life (acc)}

Sir 21:27

When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.

Sir 21:27

When the ungodly curses an adversary, he curses his own soul.

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μολυνει_{he/she/it-is-DEFILE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DEFILE-ed (classical)} την_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} ψυχην_{soul-life (acc)} ο_{the (nom)} ψιθυριζων και_and εν_in/with/by παροικησει_{he/she/it-will-SOJOURN/DWELL BY, you(sg)-will-be-SOJOURN/DWELL BY-ed (classical)} μισηθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-HATE-ed}

Sir 21:28

A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.

Sir 21:28

A whisperer defiles his own soul, and will be hated wherever he travels.

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