Sir 29

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ο_{the (nom)} ποιων_{what-kind (gen); while DO/MAKE-ing (nom)} ελεος_{mercy (nom, nom|acc|voc)} δανιει_{he/she/it-will-LEND, you(sg)-will-be-LEND-ed (classical)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and ο_{the (nom)} επισχυων_{while PERSIST-ing (nom)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} χειρι_{hand (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} τηρει_{he/she/it-is-KEEP-ing, you(sg)-are-being-KEEP-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-KEEP-ing!} εντολας_{precepts (acc)}

Sir 29:1

He that is merciful will lend unto his neighbour; and he that strengtheneth his hand keepeth the commandments.

Sir 29:1

He who shows mercy will lend to his neighbor. He who strengthens him with his hand keeps the commandments.

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δανεισον_{do-LEND-you(sg)!} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} χρειας_{need (gen), needs (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and παλιν_again αποδος_{do-GIVE-BACK-you(sg)!} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} καιρον_{period-of-time (acc)}

Sir 29:2

Lend to thy neighbour in time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due season.

Sir 29:2

Lend to your neighbor in time of his need. Repay your neighbor on time.

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στερεωσον_{do-SOLIDIFY-you(sg)!, going-to-SOLIDIFY (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} λογον_{word (acc)} και_and πιστωθητι_{be-you(sg)-ACT-WITH-FAITH/ASSURANCE-ed!} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εν_in/with/by παντι_{each, every (dat)} καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} ευρησεις_{you(sg)-will-FIND} την_{the (acc)} χρειαν_{need (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Sir 29:3

Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him, and thou shalt always find the thing that is necessary for thee.

Sir 29:3

Confirm your word, and keep faith with him; and at all seasons you will find what you need.

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πολλοι_{many (nom)} ως_as/like ευρεμα ενομισαν_{they-THINK-ed--SUPPOSE} δανος και_and παρεσχον_{I-PROVIDE-ed, they-PROVIDE-ed} κοπον_{labor/toil (acc)} τοις_{the (dat)} βοηθησασιν_{upon HELP-ing (dat)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)}

Sir 29:4

Many, when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, and put them to trouble that helped them.

Sir 29:4

Many have considered a loan to be a windfall, and have given trouble to those who helped them.

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εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} λαβη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-TAKE/RECEIVE, you(sg)-should-be-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} καταφιλησει_{he/she/it-will-KISS, you(sg)-will-be-KISS-ed (classical)} χειρας_{hands (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} των_{the (gen)} χρηματων_{means (gen)} του_{the (gen)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ταπεινωσει_{depth (dat); he/she/it-will-HUMBLE, you(sg)-will-be-HUMBLE-ed (classical)} φωνην_{sound/voice (acc)} και_and εν_in/with/by καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} αποδοσεως παρελκυσει χρονον_{time (acc)} και_and αποδωσει_{he/she/it-will-GIVE-BACK, you(sg)-will-be-GIVE-BACK-ed (classical)} λογους_{words (acc)} ακηδιας και_and τον_{the (acc)} καιρον_{period-of-time (acc)} αιτιασεται_{he/she/it-will-be-ACCUSE-ed}

Sir 29:5

Till he hath received, he will kiss a man's hand; and for his neighbour's money he will speak submissly: but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief, and complain of the time.

Sir 29:5

Until he has received, he will kiss a man’s hands. For his neighbor’s money he will speak submissively. Then when payment is due, he will prolong the time, return excuses, and complain about the season.

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εαν_{if haply, therefore} ισχυση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-STRENGTHEN-ed, he/she/it-should-STRENGTHEN, you(sg)-should-be-STRENGTHEN-ed} μολις_{with difficulty} κομισεται_{he/she/it-will-be-PROCURE/OBTAIN-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} ημισυ_{half (nom|acc|voc, voc)} και_and λογιειται_{he/she/it-will-be-RECKON-ed} αυτο_{it/same (nom|acc)} ως_as/like ευρεμα ει_if δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} μη_not απεστερησεν_{he/she/it-DEFRAUD-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} των_{the (gen)} χρηματων_{means (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εκτησατο_{he/she/it-was-ACQUIRE-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} εχθρον_{hostile (acc, nom|acc|voc)} δωρεαν_{freely; gift (acc)} καταρας_{curse (gen), curses (acc)} και_and λοιδοριας_{abuse (gen), abuses (acc)} αποδωσει_{he/she/it-will-GIVE-BACK, you(sg)-will-be-GIVE-BACK-ed (classical)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} και_and αντι_{against/instead (+gen)} δοξης_{glory/honor (gen)} αποδωσει_{he/she/it-will-GIVE-BACK, you(sg)-will-be-GIVE-BACK-ed (classical)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} ατιμιαν_{dishonor (acc)}

Sir 29:6

If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, and he will count as if he had found it: if not, he hath deprived him of his money, and he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: he payeth him with cursings and railings; and for honour he will pay him disgrace.

Sir 29:6

If he prevails, the creditor will hardly receive half; and he will count it as a windfall. If not, he has deprived him of his money, and he has gotten him for an enemy without cause. He will pay him with cursing and railing. Instead of honor, he will pay him disgrace.

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πολλοι_{many (nom)} ου_not χαριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} πονηριας_{cunning (gen), cunnings (acc)} απεστρεψαν_{they-TURN-AWAY-ed} αποστερηθηναι_{to-be-DEFRAUD-ed} δωρεαν_{freely; gift (acc)} ευλαβηθησαν_{they-were-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed}

Sir 29:7

Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.

Sir 29:7

Many on account of fraud have turned away. They are afraid of being defrauded for nothing.

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πλην_except/only επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ταπεινω(ι)_{lowly (dat)} μακροθυμησον_{do-IS-PATIENT-you(sg)!, going-to-IS-PATIENT (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} και_and επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ελεημοσυνη(ι)_{alms/mercifulness (dat)} μη_not παρελκυση(ι)ς αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)}

Sir 29:8

Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to shew him mercy.

Sir 29:8

However be patient with a man in poor estate. Don’t keep him waiting for your alms.

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χαριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} εντολης_{precept (gen)} αντιλαβου_{be-you(sg)-LAY HOLD/ RECEIVE INSTEAD-ed!} πενητος_{poor person (gen)} και_and κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} την_{the (acc)} ενδειαν αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} μη_not αποστρεψη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-TURN-AWAY} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} κενον_{empty/devoid (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 29:9

Help the poor for the commandment's sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.

Sir 29:9

Help a poor man for the commandment’s sake. According to his need don’t send him empty away.

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απολεσον_{do-DESTROY-you(sg)!, going-to-DESTROY (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} αδελφον_{brother (acc)} και_and φιλον_{friend (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and μη_not ιωθητω υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} λιθον_{stone (acc)} εις_{into +acc} απωλειαν_{destruction/expulsion (acc)}

Sir 29:10

Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend, and let it not rust under a stone to be lost.

Sir 29:10

Lose your money for a brother and a friend. Don’t let it rust under a stone and be lost.

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θες_{do-PUT-you(sg)!} τον_{the (acc)} θησαυρον_{treasure (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} κατ’_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} εντολας_{precepts (acc)} υψιστου_{highest (gen)} και_and λυσιτελησει_{he/she/it-will-PROFITABLE, you(sg)-will-be-PROFITABLE-ed (classical)} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} μαλλον_more/rather η_or/than το_{the (nom|acc)} χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 29:11

Lay up thy treasure according to the commandments of the most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than gold.

Sir 29:11

Allocate your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High and it will profit you more than gold.

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συγκλεισον_{do-SHUT/COOP-you(sg)-UP!, going-to-SHUT/COOP (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ελεημοσυνην_{alms/mercifulness (acc)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} ταμιειοις_{storerooms (dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and αυτη_{this (nom)} εξελειται_{he/she/it-will-be-RESCUE/TAKE-ed-OUT} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} πασης_{each, every (gen)} κακωσεως_{mistreatment (gen)}

Sir 29:12

Shut up alms in thy storehouses: and it shall deliver thee from all affliction.

Sir 29:12

Store up almsgiving in your store-chambers and it will deliver you out of all affliction.

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υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} ασπιδα_{asp/viper (acc)} κρατους_{might (gen)} και_and υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} δορυ_{spear (nom|acc|voc)} ολκης κατεναντι_{opposite/in the presence of (+gen)} εχθρου_{hostile (gen)} πολεμησει_{he/she/it-will-WAGE-WAR, you(sg)-will-be-WAGE-ed-WAR (classical)} υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Sir 29:13

It shall fight for thee against thine enemies better than a mighty shield and strong spear.

Sir 29:13

It will fight for you against your enemy better than a mighty shield and a ponderous spear.

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ανηρ_{man (nom)} αγαθος_{good (nom)} εγγυησεται τον_{the (acc)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and ο_{the (nom)} απολωλεκως αισχυνην_{shame/disgrace/dishonor (acc)} εγκαταλειψει_{he/she/it-will-LEAVE-UTTERLY, you(sg)-will-be-LEAVE-ed-UTTERLY (classical)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)}

Sir 29:14

An honest man is surety for his neighbour: but he that is impudent will forsake him.

Sir 29:14

A good man will be surety for his neighbor. He who has lost shame will fail him.

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χαριτας_{favor/graces (acc)} εγγυου_{guarantor (gen)} μη_not επιλαθη(ι)_{you(sg)-should-be-FORGET-ed} εδωκεν_{he/she/it-GIVE-ed} γαρ_for την_{the (acc)} ψυχην_{soul-life (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Sir 29:15

Forget not the friendship of thy surety, for he hath given his life for thee.

Sir 29:15

Don’t forget the kindness of your guarantor, for he has given his life for you.

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αγαθα_{good (nom|acc|voc)} εγγυου_{guarantor (gen)} ανατρεψει_{he/she/it-will-UPSET, you(sg)-will-be-UPSET-ed (classical)} αμαρτωλος_{sinful (nom)} και_and αχαριστος_{ungrateful (nom)} εν_in/with/by διανοια(ι)_{cognition (dat)} εγκαταλειψει_{he/she/it-will-LEAVE-UTTERLY, you(sg)-will-be-LEAVE-ed-UTTERLY (classical)} ρυσαμενον_{upon being-DELIVER-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 29:16

A sinner will overthrow the good estate of his surety:

Sir 29:16

A sinner will waste the property of his guarantor.

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εγγυη πολλους_{many (acc)} απωλεσεν_{he/she/it-DESTROY-ed} κατευθυνοντας_{while DIRECT-ing (acc)} και_and εσαλευσεν_{he/she/it-SHAKE-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} ως_as/like κυμα_{wave (nom|acc|voc)} θαλασσης_{sea (gen)}

Sir 29:17

And he that is of an unthankful mind will leave him in danger that delivered him.

Sir 29:17

He who is thankless will fail him who delivered him.

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ανδρας_{men (acc)} δυνατους_{capable (acc)} απω(ι)κισεν_{he/she/it-DEPORT-ed} και_and επλανηθησαν_{they-were-WANDER/STRAY-ed} εν_in/with/by εθνεσιν_{nations (dat)} αλλοτριοις_{another's (dat)}

Sir 29:18

Suretiship hath undone many of good estate, and shaken them as a wave of the sea: mighty men hath it driven from their houses, so that they wandered among strange nations.

Sir 29:18

Being surety has undone many who were prospering and shaken them as a wave of the sea. It has driven mighty men from their homes. They wandered among foreign nations.

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αμαρτωλος_{sinful (nom)} εμπεσων_{going-to-FALL (fut ptcp) (nom), upon FALL-ing (nom)} εις_{into +acc} εγγυην και_and διωκων_{while PERSECUTE / PURSUE-ing (nom)} εργολαβιας εμπεσειται_{he/she/it-will-be-FALL-ed} εις_{into +acc} κρισεις_{judgments (acc, nom|voc)}

Sir 29:19

A wicked man transgressing the commandments of the Lord shall fall into suretiship: and he that undertaketh and followeth other men's business for gain shall fall into suits.

Sir 29:19

A sinner who falls into suretiship and undertakes contracts for work will fall into lawsuits.

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αντιλαβου_{be-you(sg)-LAY HOLD/ RECEIVE INSTEAD-ed!} του_{the (gen)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} δυναμιν_{ability (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and προσεχε_{be-you(sg)-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ing!} σεαυτω(ι)_{yourself (dat)} μη_not εμπεση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-FALL}

Sir 29:20

Help thy neighbour according to thy power, and beware that thou thyself fall not into the same.

Sir 29:20

Help your neighbor according to your power, and be careful not to fall yourself.

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αρχη_{chief/head/ruler/beginning (nom|voc)} ζωης_{life (gen); alive (gen)} υδωρ_{water (nom|acc|voc)} και_and αρτος_{bread (nom)} και_and ιματιον_{garment (nom|acc|voc)} και_and οικος_{house/home (nom)} καλυπτων_{while COVER-ing (nom)} ασχημοσυνην_{disgracefulness (acc)}

Sir 29:21

The chief thing for life is water, and bread, and clothing, and an house to cover shame.

Sir 29:21

The essentials of life are water, bread, a garment, and a house for privacy.

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κρεισσων_{better/superior (nom)} βιος_{life/livelihood (nom)} πτωχου_{beggarly-poor (gen)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} σκεπην_{shelter (acc)} δοκων_{beams (gen); while SUPPOSE-ing (nom)} η_or/than εδεσματα λαμπρα_{bright (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by αλλοτριοις_{another's (dat)}

Sir 29:22

Better is the life of a poor man in a mean cottage, than delicate fare in another man's house.

Sir 29:22

Better is the life of a poor man under a shelter of logs than sumptuous fare in another man’s house.

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επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} μικρω(ι)_{small (dat)} και_and μεγαλω(ι)_{great (dat)} ευδοκιαν_{good-thinking (acc)} εχε_{be-you(sg)-HAVE-ing!} και_and ονειδισμον_{reproach (acc)} παροικιας_{sojourn (gen), sojourns (acc)} ου_not μη_not ακουση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-HEAR}

Sir 29:23

Be it little or much, hold thee contented, that thou hear not the reproach of thy house.

Sir 29:23

With little or with much, be well satisfied.^*

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ζωη_{life (nom|voc); alive (nom|voc)} πονηρα_{evil, wicked (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} οικιας_{house (gen), houses (acc)} εις_{into +acc} οικιαν_{house (acc)} και_and ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} παροικησεις_{you(sg)-will-SOJOURN/DWELL BY} ουκ_not ανοιξεις_{openings (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-will-OPEN-UP} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 29:24

For it is a miserable life to go from house to house: for where thou art a stranger, thou darest not open thy mouth.

Sir 29:24

It is a miserable life to go from house to house. Where you are a guest, you dare not open your mouth.

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ξενιεις_{you(sg)-will-TREAT-AS-STRANGE/FOREIGN} και_and ποτιεις_{you(sg)-will-WATER/GIVE-TO-DRINK} εις_{into +acc} αχαριστα_{ungrateful (nom|acc|voc)} και_and προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τουτοις_{these (dat)} πικρα_{bitter (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} ακουση(ι)_{ακουσει (dat); you(sg)-will-be-HEAR-ed, he/she/it-should-HEAR, you(sg)-should-be-HEAR-ed}

Sir 29:25

Thou shalt entertain, and feast, and have no thanks: moreover thou shalt hear bitter words:

Sir 29:25

You will entertain, serve drinks, and have no thanks. In addition to this, you will hear bitter words.

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παρελθε_{do-COME/PASS-BESIDE-you(sg)!} παροικε_{sojourner (voc)} κοσμησον_{do-SET-IN-ORDER-you(sg)!, going-to-SET-IN-ORDER (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} τραπεζαν_{table (acc)} και_and ει_if τι_{someone/anyone (nom|acc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} χειρι_{hand (dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} ψωμισον_{do-FEED-you(sg)!, going-to-FEED (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} με_{me (acc)}

Sir 29:26

Come, thou stranger, and furnish a table, and feed me of that thou hast ready.

Sir 29:26

“Come here, you sojourner, set a table, and if you have anything in your hand, feed me with it.”

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εξελθε_{do-COME-you(sg)-OUT!} παροικε_{sojourner (voc)} απο_from προσωπου_{face (gen)} δοξης_{glory/honor (gen)} επεξενωται μοι_{me (dat)} ο_{the (nom)} αδελφος_{brother (nom)} χρεια_{need (nom|voc)} της_{the (gen)} οικιας_{house (gen), houses (acc)}

Sir 29:27

Give place, thou stranger, to an honourable man; my brother cometh to be lodged, and I have need of mine house.

Sir 29:27

“Leave, you sojourner, for an honored guest is here. My brother has come to be my guest. I need my house.”

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βαρεα_{heavy (nom|acc|voc)} ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)} ανθρωπω(ι)_{person (dat)} εχοντι_{while HAVE-ing (dat)} φρονησιν_{contemplation (acc)} επιτιμησις οικιας_{house (gen), houses (acc)} και_and ονειδισμος_{reproach (nom)} δανειστου_{money lender (gen)}

Sir 29:28

These things are grievous to a man of understanding; the upbraiding of houseroom, and reproaching of the lender.

Sir 29:28

These things are grievous to a man of understanding: The scolding about lodging and the insults of creditors.

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