Sir 41

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Wisdom of Sirach

‎Brenton (1851)

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ω_{O!; omega; I-should-be} θανατε_{death (voc)} ως_as/like πικρον_{bitter (acc, nom|acc|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} μνημοσυνον_{memory (nom|acc|voc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is ανθρωπω(ι)_{person (dat)} ειρηνευοντι_{while MAKE-ing-PEACE (dat)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} υπαρχουσιν_{they-are-TO BE-ing, while TO BE-ing (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ανδρι_{man (dat)} απερισπαστω(ι) και_and ευοδουμενω(ι)_{while being-PROSPER-ed (dat)} εν_in/with/by πασιν_{all (dat)} και_and ετι_{yet/still/ while} ισχυοντι_{while STRENGTHEN-ing (dat)} επιδεξασθαι_{to-be-RECEIVE-ed} τροφην_{food (acc)}

Sir 41:1

O death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that liveth at rest in his possessions, unto the man that hath nothing to vex him, and that hath prosperity in all things: yea, unto him that is yet able to receive meat!

Sir 41:1

O death, how bitter is the memory of you to a man who is at peace in his possessions, to the man who has nothing to distract him and has prosperity in all things, and who still has strength to enjoy food!

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ω_{O!; omega; I-should-be} θανατε_{death (voc)} καλον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} κριμα_{judgment (nom|acc|voc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is ανθρωπω(ι)_{person (dat)} επιδεομενω(ι)_{while being-NEED-ed (dat)} και_and ελασσουμενω(ι)_{while being-MAKE-ed-INFERIOR (dat)} ισχυι_{strength (dat)} εσχατογηρω(ι)_{??? (dat, nom|voc)} και_and περισπωμενω(ι)_{while being-DISTRACT/DIVERT-ed (dat)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} παντων_{all (gen)} και_and απειθουντι_{while DISOBEY-ing (dat)} και_and απολωλεκοτι υπομονην_{endurance (acc)}

Sir 41:2

O death, acceptable is thy sentence unto the needy, and unto him whose strength faileth, that is now in the last age, and is vexed with all things, and to him that despaireth, and hath lost patience!

Sir 41:2

O death, your sentence is acceptable to a man who is needy and who fails in strength, who is in extreme old age, is distracted about all things, is perverse, and has lost patience!

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μη_not ευλαβου_{be-you(sg)-being-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed!, you(sg)-were-being-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed} κριμα_{judgment (nom|acc|voc)} θανατου_{death (gen); be-you(sg)-PUT-TO-DEATH-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-PUT-TO-DEATH-ed!} μνησθητι_{be-you(sg)-REMEMBER-ed!} προτερων_{earlier (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and εσχατων_{last (gen)}

Sir 41:3

Fear not the sentence of death, remember them that have been before thee, and that come after; for this is the sentence of the Lord over all flesh.

Sir 41:3

Don’t be afraid of the sentence of death. Remember those who have been before you and who come after. This is the sentence from the Lord over all flesh.

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τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} κριμα_{judgment (nom|acc|voc)} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} παση(ι)_{each, every (dat); he/she/it-should-SPRINKLE, you(sg)-should-be-SPRINKLE-ed} σαρκι_{flesh (dat)} και_and τι_{who (nom|acc)} απαναινη(ι)_{you(sg)-are-being-REJECT-ed, he/she/it-should-be-REJECT-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-REJECT-ed} εν_in/with/by ευδοκια(ι)_{good-thinking (dat)} υψιστου_{highest (gen)} ειτε_whether δεκα_ten ειτε_whether εκατον_hundred ειτε_whether χιλια_{thousand (nom|acc|voc), thousand (nom|voc)} ετη_{years (nom|acc|voc)} ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is εν_in/with/by α(ι)δου_{Hades (gen); be-you(sg)-being-SING-ed!} ελεγμος_{rebuke (nom)} ζωης_{life (gen); alive (gen)}

Sir 41:4

And why art thou against the pleasure of the most High? there is no inquisition in the grave, whether thou have lived ten, or an hundred, or a thousand years.

Sir 41:4

And why do you refuse when it is the good pleasure of the Most High? Whether life lasts ten, or a hundred, or a thousand years, there is no inquiry about life in Hades.^*

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τεκνα_{children (nom|acc|voc)} βδελυρα γινεται_{he/she/it-is-being-BECOME-ed} τεκνα_{children (nom|acc|voc)} αμαρτωλων_{sinful (gen)} και_and συναναστρεφομενα παροικιαις_{sojourns (dat)} ασεβων_{ungodly (gen); while BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing (nom)}

Sir 41:5

The children of sinners are abominable children, and they that are conversant in the dwelling of the ungodly.

Sir 41:5

The children of sinners are abominable children and they frequent the dwellings of the ungodly.

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τεκνων_{children (gen)} αμαρτωλων_{sinful (gen)} απολειται_{he/she/it-will-be-DESTROY-ed} κληρονομια_{inheritance (nom|voc)} και_and μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} του_{the (gen)} σπερματος_{seed (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ενδελεχιει ονειδος_{reproach (nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 41:6

The inheritance of sinners' children shall perish, and their posterity shall have a perpetual reproach.

Sir 41:6

The inheritance of sinners’ children will perish and with their posterity will be a perpetual disgrace.

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πατρι_{father (dat); fatherland (voc)} ασεβει_{ungodly (dat); he/she/it-is-BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing, you(sg)-are-being-BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing!} μεμψεται_{he/she/it-will-be-TO BLAME-ed--FIND-FAULT-WITH-A-PERSON-OR-THING} τεκνα_{children (nom|acc|voc)} οτι_because/that δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} ονειδισθησονται_{they-will-be-REPROACH-ed}

Sir 41:7

The children will complain of an ungodly father, because they shall be reproached for his sake.

Sir 41:7

Children will complain of an ungodly father, because they suffer disgrace because of him.

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ουαι_woe υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} ανδρες_{men (nom|voc)} ασεβεις_{ungodly (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-are-BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing} οιτινες_{who (nom)} εγκατελιπετε_{you(pl)-LEAVE-ed-UTTERLY} νομον_{custom/law (acc)} θεου_{god (gen)} υψιστου_{highest (gen)}

Sir 41:8

Woe be unto you, ungodly men, which have forsaken the law of the most high God! for if ye increase, it shall be to your destruction:

Sir 41:8

Woe to you, ungodly men, who have forsaken the law of the Most High God!^*

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και_and εαν_{if haply, therefore} γεννηθητε_{be-you(pl)-BEGET/BIRTH-ed!, you(pl)-should-be-BEGET/BIRTH-ed} εις_{into +acc} καταραν_{curse (acc)} γεννηθησεσθε_{you(pl)-will-be-BEGET/BIRTH-ed} και_and εαν_{if haply, therefore} αποθανητε_{you(pl)-should-DIE} εις_{into +acc} καταραν_{curse (acc)} μερισθησεσθε_{you(pl)-will-be-APPORTION/DIVIDE-ed}

Sir 41:9

And if ye be born, ye shall be born to a curse: and if ye die, a curse shall be your portion.

Sir 41:9

If you are born, you will be born to a curse. If you die, a curse will be your portion.

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παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} οσα_{as much/many as (nom|acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} γης_{earth/land (gen)} εις_{into +acc} γην_{earth/land (acc)} απελευσεται_{he/she/it-will-be-DEPART-ed} ουτως_{so, thus} ασεβεις_{ungodly (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-are-BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing} απο_from καταρας_{curse (gen), curses (acc)} εις_{into +acc} απωλειαν_{destruction/expulsion (acc)}

Sir 41:10

All that are of the earth shall turn to earth again: so the ungodly shall go from a curse to destruction.

Sir 41:10

All things that are of the earth will go back to the earth; so the ungodly will go from a curse to perdition.

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πενθος_{grief (nom|acc|voc)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)} εν_in/with/by σωμασιν_{bodies (dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ονομα_{name (nom|acc|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} αμαρτωλων_{sinful (gen)} ουκ_not αγαθον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εξαλειφθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-WIPE-ed-AWAY}

Sir 41:11

The mourning of men is about their bodies: but an ill name of sinners shall be blotted out.

Sir 41:11

The mourning of men is about their bodies; but the evil name of sinners will be blotted out.

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φροντισον_{do-CONSIDER-you(sg)!} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} ονοματος_{name (gen)} αυτο_{it/same (nom|acc)} γαρ_for σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} διαμενει_{he/she/it-is-REMAIN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-REMAIN-ed (classical)} η_or/than χιλιοι_{thousand (nom|voc)} μεγαλοι_{great (nom|voc)} θησαυροι_{treasures (nom|voc)} χρυσιου_{piece of gold (gen)}

Sir 41:12

Have regard to thy name; for that shall continue with thee above a thousand great treasures of gold.

Sir 41:12

Have regard for your name, for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold.

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αγαθης_{good (gen)} ζωης_{life (gen); alive (gen)} αριθμος_{number (nom)} ημερων_{days (gen)} και_and αγαθον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ονομα_{name (nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} αιωνα_{eon (acc)} διαμενει_{he/she/it-is-REMAIN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-REMAIN-ed (classical)}

Sir 41:13

A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever.

Sir 41:13

A good life has its number of days, but a good name continues forever.

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παιδειαν_{chastisement (acc)} εν_in/with/by ειρηνη(ι)_{peace (dat)} συντηρησατε_{do-SAVE FROM DESTRUCTION-you(pl)!} τεκνα_{children (nom|acc|voc)} σοφια_{wisdom (nom|voc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} κεκρυμμενη_{having-been-HIDE-ed (nom|voc)} και_and θησαυρος_{treasure (nom)} αφανης_{concealed (nom)} τις_{who (nom)} ωφελεια_{benefit (nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by αμφοτεροις_{both (dat)}

Sir 41:14

My children, keep discipline in peace: for wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen, what profit is in them both?

Sir 41:14

My children, follow instruction in peace. But wisdom that is hidden and a treasure that is not seen, what benefit is in them both?

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κρεισσων_{better/superior (nom)} ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} αποκρυπτων_{while HIDE-ing-FROM (nom)} την_{the (acc)} μωριαν_{foolishness (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} η_or/than ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} αποκρυπτων_{while HIDE-ing-FROM (nom)} την_{the (acc)} σοφιαν_{wisdom (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 41:15

A man that hideth his foolishness is better than a man that hideth his wisdom.

Sir 41:15

Better is a man who hides his foolishness than a man who hides his wisdom.

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τοιγαρουν_consequently εντραπητε_{be-you(pl)-CRINGE/MORTIFY-ed!, you(pl)-should-be-CRINGE/MORTIFY-ed} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} ρηματι_{declaration (dat)} μου_{me (gen)} ου_not γαρ_for εστιν_he/she/it-is πασαν_{each, every (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} αισχυνην_{shame/disgrace/dishonor (acc)} διαφυλαξαι_{to-GUARD, be-you(sg)-GUARD-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-GUARD (opt)} καλον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and ου_not παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} πασιν_{all (dat)} εν_in/with/by πιστει_{faith/faithfulness (dat)} ευδοκιμειται

Sir 41:16

Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: for it is not good to retain all shamefacedness; neither is it altogether approved in every thing.

Sir 41:16

Therefore show respect for my words; for it is not good to retain every kind of shame. Not everything is approved by all in good faith.

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αισχυνεσθε_{you(pl)-are-being-SHAME-ed, be-you(pl)-being-SHAME-ed!, you(pl)-were-being-SHAME-ed} απο_from πατρος_{father (gen)} και_and μητρος_{mother (gen)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} πορνειας_{promiscuity (gen), promiscuities (acc)} και_and απο_from ηγουμενου_{while being-REGARD/DEEM/GUIDE-ed (gen)} και_and δυναστου_{sovereign (gen)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} ψευδους_{lie (gen); false (gen)}

Sir 41:17

Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;

Sir 41:17

Be ashamed of sexual immorality before father and mother, of a lie before a prince and a mighty man,

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απο_from κριτου_{judge (gen)} και_and αρχοντος_{ruler (gen); while BEGIN/RULE-ing (gen)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} πλημμελειας_{trespass (gen), trespasss (acc)} και_and απο_from συναγωγης_{gathering (gen)} και_and λαου_{people (gen)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} ανομιας_{lawlessness (gen), lawless deeds (acc)}

Sir 41:18

Of an offence before a judge and ruler; of iniquity before a congregation and people; of unjust dealing before thy partner and friend;

Sir 41:18

of an offense before a judge and ruler, of iniquity before the congregation and the people, of unjust dealing before a partner and friend,

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απο_from κοινωνου_{sharer (gen); be-you(sg)-being-SHARE-ed!} και_and φιλου_{friend (gen); be-you(sg)-being-BE-ed-FOND-OF!} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} αδικιας_{wrongdoing (gen), wrongdoings (acc)} και_and απο_from τοπου_{place (gen)} ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} παροικεις_{you(sg)-are-SOJOURN/DWELL BY-ing} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} κλοπης_{theft (gen)}

Sir 41:19

And of theft in regard of the place where thou sojournest, ~~and in regard of the truth of God and his covenant; and to lean with thine elbow upon the meat; and of scorning to give and take;~~

Sir 41:19

and of theft in the place where you sojourn. Be ashamed in regard of the truth of God and his covenant, of leaning on your elbow at dinner, of contemptuous behavior in the matter of giving and taking,

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απο_from αληθειας_{truth (gen), truths (acc)} θεου_{god (gen)} και_and διαθηκης_{covenant (gen)} και_and απο_from πηξεως αγκωνος επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αρτοις_{[loaves of] bread (dat)}

Sir 41:19(a)

and in regard of the truth of God and his covenant; and to lean with thine elbow upon the meat; and of scorning to give and take;

Sir 41:20

of silence before those who greet you, of looking at a woman who is a prostitute,

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απο_from σκορακισμου λημψεως_{receiving (gen)} και_and δοσεως_{giving (gen)} και_and απο_from ασπαζομενων_{while being-GREET-ed (gen)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} σιωπης

Sir 41:20

And of silence before them that salute thee; and to look upon an harlot;

Sir 41:21

of turning away your face from a kinsman, of taking away a portion or a gift, of gazing at a woman who has a husband,

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απο_from ορασεως_{vision (gen)} γυναικος_{woman/wife (gen)} εταιρας και_and απο_from αποστροφης προσωπου_{face (gen)} συγγενους_{relative (gen)}

Sir 41:21

And to turn away thy face from thy kinsman; ~~or to take away a portion or a gift; or to gaze upon another man's wife.~~

Sir 41:22

of meddling with his maid—and don’t come near her bed, of abusive speech to friends—and after you have given, don’t insult,

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απο_from αφαιρεσεως μεριδος_{part (gen)} και_and δοσεως_{giving (gen)} και_and απο_from κατανοησεως γυναικος_{woman/wife (gen)} υπανδρου_{in wedlock (gen)}

Sir 41:21(a)

or to take away a portion or a gift; or to gaze upon another man's wife.

Sir 41:23

of repeating and speaking what you have heard, and of revealing of secrets.

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απο_from περιεργιας παιδισκης_{slave girl (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and μη_not επιστη(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-STAND} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} την_{the (acc)} κοιτην_{bed (acc)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)}

Sir 41:22

Or to be overbusy with his maid, and come not near her bed; ~~or of upbraiding speeches before friends; and after thou hast given, upbraid not;~~

Sir 41:24

So you will be ashamed of the right things and find favor in the sight of every man.

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απο_from φιλων_{friend (gen); while BE-ing-FOND-OF (nom)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} λογων_{words (gen)} ονειδισμου_{reproach (gen)} και_and μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} δουναι_to-GIVE μη_not ονειδιζε_{be-you(sg)-REPROACH-ing!}

Sir 41:22(a)

or of upbraiding speeches before friends; and after thou hast given, upbraid not;

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απο_from δευτερωσεως και_and λογου_{word (gen)} ακοης_{report (gen)} και_and απο_from καλυψεως λογων_{words (gen)} κρυφιων_{concealments (gen); surreptitious (gen)}

Sir 42:1

Or of iterating and speaking again that which thou hast heard; and of revealing of secrets. ~~So shalt thou be truly shamefaced and find favour before all men. Of these things be not thou ashamed, and accept no person to sin thereby:~~

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και_and εση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be} αισχυντηρος_{bashful, modest (nom)} αληθινως και_and ευρισκων_{while FIND-ing (nom)} χαριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} εναντι_{before (+gen)} παντος_{each, every (gen)} ανθρωπου_{person (gen)}

Sir 42:1(a)

So shalt thou be truly shamefaced and find favour before all men.

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