Sir 32

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Wisdom of Sirach

‎Brenton (1851)

Wiki English Translation‎ / World English Bible

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ηγουμενον_{while being-REGARD/DEEM/GUIDE-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} κατεστησαν_{they-APPOINT/ESTABLISH-ed} μη_not επαιρου_{be-you(sg)-being-RAISE/LIFT-UP-ed!} γινου_{be-you(sg)-being-BECOME-ed!} εν_in/with/by αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} ως_as/like εις_{one (nom)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} φροντισον_{do-CONSIDER-you(sg)!} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and ουτω_{so, thus} καθισον_{do-SIT-DOWN-you(sg)!, going-to-SIT-DOWN (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)}

Sir 32:1

If thou be made the master of a feast, lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down.

Sir 32:1

Have they made you ruler of a feast? Don’t be lifted up. Be among them as one of them. Take care of them first, and then sit down.

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και_and πασαν_{each, every (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} την_{the (acc)} χρειαν_{need (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} ποιησας_{upon DO/MAKE-ing (nom|voc)} αναπεσε_{do-RECLINE-you(sg)!} ινα_{in-order-that} ευφρανθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} και_and ευκοσμιας χαριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} λαβη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-TAKE/RECEIVE} στεφανον_{wreath (acc); wreath (acc)}

Sir 32:2

And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well ordering of the feast.

Sir 32:2

And when you have done all your duties, take your place, that you may be gladdened on their account, and receive a wreath for your good service.

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λαλησον_{do-SPEAK-you(sg)!, going-to-SPEAK (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} πρεσβυτερε_{elder (voc)} πρεπει_{he/she/it-is-BEFIT-ing, you(sg)-are-being-BEFIT-ed (classical)} γαρ_for σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} εν_in/with/by ακριβει_{exact (dat)} επιστημη(ι) και_and μη_not εμποδιση(ι)ς μουσικα_{musical (nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 32:3

Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not musick.

Sir 32:3

Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music.

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οπου_where ακροαμα μη_not εκχεη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-POUR-OUT-ing, you(sg)-should-POUR-OUT} λαλιαν_{speech, report (acc)} και_and ακαιρως_untimely μη_not σοφιζου_{be-you(sg)-being-INSTRUCT-ed--MAKE-WISE!}

Sir 32:4

Pour not out words where there is a musician, and shew not forth wisdom out of time.

Sir 32:4

Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.

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σφραγις_{seal (nom)} ανθρακος_{charcoal (gen)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} κοσμω(ι)_{world (dat)} χρυσω(ι)_{gold (dat); gold/golden (dat)} συγκριμα μουσικων_{musical (gen)} εν_in/with/by συμποσιω(ι)_{feast (dat)} οινου_{wine (gen)}

Sir 32:5

A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold.

Sir 32:5

As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music concert at a wine banquet.

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εν_in/with/by κατασκευασματι χρυσω(ι)_{gold (dat); gold/golden (dat)} σφραγις_{seal (nom)} σμαραγδου_{emerald (gen)} μελος_{member (nom|acc|voc)} μουσικων_{musical (gen)} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ηδει_{pleasant (dat)} οινω(ι)_{wine (dat)}

Sir 32:6

As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine.

Sir 32:6

As an emerald signet in a work of gold, so is musical melody with pleasant wine.

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λαλησον_{do-SPEAK-you(sg)!, going-to-SPEAK (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} νεανισκε_{young-man (voc)} ει_if χρεια_{need (nom|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} μολις_{with difficulty} δις_twice εαν_{if haply, therefore} επερωτηθη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-be-QUESTION-ed}

Sir 32:7

Speak, young man, if there be need of thee: and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked.

Sir 32:7

Speak, young man, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked.

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κεφαλαιωσον_{do-SMITE-you(sg)-ON-THE-HEAD?!} λογον_{word (acc)} εν_in/with/by ολιγοις_{few (dat)} πολλα_{many (nom|acc)} γινου_{be-you(sg)-being-BECOME-ed!} ως_as/like γινωσκων_{while KNOW-ing (nom)} και_and αμα_{simultaneously} σιωπων_{while BE-SILENT-ing (nom, nom|acc|voc, voc)}

Sir 32:8

Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.

Sir 32:8

Sum up your speech, many things in few words. Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.

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εν_in/with/by μεσω(ι)_{middle (dat)} μεγιστανων_{magistrates (gen)} μη_not εξισαζου και_and ετερου_{other(different/distinct) (gen)} λεγοντος_{while SAY-ing (gen)} μη_not πολλα_{many (nom|acc)} αδολεσχει

Sir 32:9

If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when ancient men are in place, use not many words.

Sir 32:9

When among great men, don’t behave as their equal. When another is speaking, don’t babble.

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προ_{before (+gen)} βροντης_{thunder (gen)} κατασπευδει αστραπη_{lightning (nom|voc)} και_and προ_{before (+gen)} αισχυντηρου_{bashful, modest (gen)} προελευσεται_{he/she/it-will-be-COME-FORTH/ADVANCE-ed} χαρις_{favor/grace (nom)}

Sir 32:10

Before the thunder goeth lightning; and before a shamefaced man shall go favour.

Sir 32:10

Lightning speeds before thunder. Approval goes before one who is modest.

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εν_in/with/by ωρα(ι)_{hour (dat)} εξεγειρου_{be-you(sg)-being-RAISE/AROUSE-ed!} και_and μη_not ουραγει αποτρεχε εις_{into +acc} οικον_{house/home (acc)} και_and μη_not ρα(ι)θυμει

Sir 32:11

Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay.

Sir 32:11

Rise up in good time, and don’t be last. Go home quickly and don’t loiter

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εκει_there παιζε_{be-you(sg)-PLAY-ing!} και_and ποιει_{he/she/it-is-DO/MAKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DO/MAKE-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ing!} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ενθυμηματα σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and μη_not αμαρτη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-SIN} λογω(ι)_{word (dat)} υπερηφανω(ι)_{proud/arrogant (dat)}

Sir 32:12

There take thy pastime, and do what thou wilt: but sin not by proud speech.

Sir 32:12

Amuse yourself there and do what is in your heart. Don’t sin by proud speech.

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και_and επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τουτοις_{these (dat)} ευλογησον_{do-SPEAK-you(sg)-WELL-OF!, going-to-SPEAK (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} τον_{the (acc)} ποιησαντα_{upon DO/MAKE-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} και_and μεθυσκοντα_{while GET-ing-DRUNK (acc, nom|acc|voc)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} απο_from των_{the (gen)} αγαθων_{good (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 32:13

And for these things bless him that made thee, and hath replenished thee with his good things.

Sir 32:13

For these things bless your Maker, who gives you to drink freely of his good things.

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ο_{the (nom)} φοβουμενος_{while being-FEAR-ed (nom)} κυριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εκδεξεται_{he/she/it-will-be-WAIT-FOR-ed} παιδειαν_{chastisement (acc)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} ορθριζοντες_{while COME EARLY IN THE MORNING-ing (nom|voc)} ευρησουσιν_{they-will-FIND, going-to-FIND (fut ptcp) (dat)} ευδοκιαν_{good-thinking (acc)}

Sir 32:14

Whoso feareth the Lord will receive his discipline; and they that seek him early shall find favour.

Sir 32:14

He who fears the Lord will receive discipline. Those who seek him early will find favor.

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ο_{the (nom)} ζητων_{while SEEK-ing (nom)} νομον_{custom/law (acc)} εμπλησθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-FILL UP-ed} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and ο_{the (nom)} υποκρινομενος_{while being-HYPOCRITE-ed (nom)} σκανδαλισθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-CAUSE-ed-TO-STUMBLE} εν_in/with/by αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)}

Sir 32:15

He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: but the hypocrite will be offended thereat.

Sir 32:15

He who seeks the law shall be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it.

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οι_{the (nom)} φοβουμενοι_{while being-FEAR-ed (nom|voc)} κυριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ευρησουσιν_{they-will-FIND, going-to-FIND (fut ptcp) (dat)} κριμα_{judgment (nom|acc|voc)} και_and δικαιωματα_{ordinances (nom|acc|voc)} ως_as/like φως_{light (nom|acc|voc)} εξαψουσιν

Sir 32:16

They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.

Sir 32:16

Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light.

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ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} αμαρτωλος_{sinful (nom)} εκκλινει_{he/she/it-is-RECOIL/AVOID-ing, you(sg)-are-being-RECOIL/AVOID-ed (classical), he/she/it-will-RECOIL/AVOID, you(sg)-will-be-RECOIL/AVOID-ed (classical)} ελεγμον_{rebuke (acc)} και_and κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} θελημα_{will (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ευρησει_{he/she/it-will-FIND, you(sg)-will-be-FIND-ed (classical), (fut perf) (classical)} συγκριμα

Sir 32:17

A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will.

Sir 32:17

A sinful man shuns reproof, and will find a judgment according to his will.

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ανηρ_{man (nom)} βουλης_{will/plan/intent (gen)} ου_not μη_not παριδη(ι) διανοημα_{thought (nom|acc|voc)} αλλοτριος_{another's (nom)} και_and υπερηφανος_{proud/arrogant (nom)} ου_not καταπτηξει_{he/she/it-will-COWER-BENEATH, you(sg)-will-be-COWER-ed-BENEATH (classical)} φοβον_{fear (acc)}

Sir 32:18

A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel.

Sir 32:18

A sensible person won’t neglect a thought. An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear, even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel.

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ανευ_without βουλης_{will/plan/intent (gen)} μηθεν_{not one (nom|acc)} ποιηση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-DO/MAKE} και_and εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} μη_not μεταμελου_{be-you(sg)-being-REGRET-ed!}

Sir 32:19

Do nothing without advice; and when thou hast once done, repent not.

Sir 32:19

Do nothing without counsel, but when you have acted, don’t regret it.

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εν_in/with/by οδω(ι)_{way/road (dat)} αντιπτωματος μη_not πορευου_{be-you(sg)-being-GO-ed!} και_and μη_not προσκοψη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-STUMBLE} εν_in/with/by λιθωδεσιν

Sir 32:20

Go not in a way wherein thou mayest fall, and stumble not among the stones.

Sir 32:20

Don’t go in a way of conflict. Don’t stumble in stony places.

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μη_not πιστευση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-BELIEVE} εν_in/with/by οδω(ι)_{way/road (dat)} απροσκοπω(ι)_{inoffensive (dat)}

Sir 32:21

Be not confident in a plain way.

Sir 32:21

Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.

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και_and απο_from των_{the (gen)} τεκνων_{children (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} φυλαξαι_{to-GUARD, be-you(sg)-GUARD-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-GUARD (opt)}

Sir 32:22

And beware of thine own children.

Sir 32:22

Beware of your own children.

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εν_in/with/by παντι_{each, every (dat)} εργω(ι)_{work (dat)} πιστευε_{be-you(sg)-BELIEVE-ing!} 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)} και_and γαρ_for τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is τηρησις_{keep (nom)} εντολων_{precepts (gen)}

Sir 32:23

In every good work trust thy own soul; for this is the keeping of the commandments.

Sir 32:23

In every work guard your own soul, for this is the keeping of the commandments.

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ο_{the (nom)} πιστευων_{while BELIEVE-ing (nom)} νομω(ι)_{custom/law (dat)} προσεχει_{he/she/it-is-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ing, you(sg)-are-being-PAY/TAKE-HEED-ed (classical)} εντολαις_{precepts (dat)} και_and ο_{the (nom)} πεποιθως_{having PERSUADE/INFLUENCE/CONVINCE-ed (nom)} κυριω(ι)_{lord (dat); authoritative (dat)} ουκ_not ελαττωθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-MAKE-ed-INFERIOR}

Sir 32:24

He that believeth in the Lord taketh heed to the commandment; and he that trusteth in him shall fare never the worse.

Sir 32:24

He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment. He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss.

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