Sir 51

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Wisdom of Sirach

‎Brenton (1851)

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εξομολογησομαι_{I-will-be-CONFESS-ed} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} κυριε_{lord (voc); authoritative (voc)} βασιλευ_{king (voc)} και_and αινεσω_{I-will-PRAISE, I-should-PRAISE} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} θεον_{god (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} σωτηρα_{Savior (acc)} μου_{me (gen)} εξομολογουμαι_{I-am-being-CONFESS-ed} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} ονοματι_{name (dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

Sir 51:1

I will thank thee, O Lord and King, and praise thee, O God my Saviour: I do give praise unto thy name:

Sir 51:1

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, O King, and will praise you, O God my Savior. I give thanks to your name,

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οτι_because/that σκεπαστης_{protector (nom)} και_and βοηθος_{helpful (nom)} εγενου_{you(sg)-were-BECOME-ed} μοι_{me (dat)} και_and ελυτρωσω_{you(sg)-were-REDEEM-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} σωμα_{body (nom|acc|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} απωλειας_{destruction/expulsion (gen), destruction/expulsions (acc)} και_and εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} παγιδος_{snare (gen)} διαβολης γλωσσης_{tongue (gen)} απο_from χειλεων_{lips (gen)} εργαζομενων_{while being-WORK/STRIVE-ed (gen)} ψευδος_{lie (nom|acc|voc)} και_and εναντι_{before (+gen)} των_{the (gen)} παρεστηκοτων_{having STAND-WITH/BESIDE-ed (gen)} εγενου_{you(sg)-were-BECOME-ed} βοηθος_{helpful (nom)} και_and ελυτρωσω_{you(sg)-were-REDEEM-ed} με_{me (acc)}

Sir 51:2

For thou art my defender and helper, and has preserved my body from destruction, and from the snare of the slanderous tongue, and from the lips that forge lies, and has been mine helper against mine adversaries:

Sir 51:2

for you have been my protector and helper, and delivered my body out of destruction, and out of the snare of a slanderous tongue, from lips that fabricate lies. You were my helper before those who stood by,

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κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πληθος_{multitude (nom|acc|voc)} ελεους_{mercy (gen), mercies (acc)} και_and ονοματος_{name (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} βρυγμων_{gnashings (gen)} ετοιμον_{ready (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} βρωμα_{food (nom|acc|voc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} χειρος_{hand (gen)} ζητουντων_{let-them-be-SEEK-ing! (classical), while SEEK-ing (gen)} την_{the (acc)} ψυχην_{soul-life (acc)} μου_{me (gen)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} πλειονων_{more (gen)} θλιψεων_{hardships/tribulations (gen)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} εσχον_{I-HAVE-ed, they-HAVE-ed}

Sir 51:3

And hast delivered me, according to the multitude of they mercies and greatness of thy name, from the teeth of them that were ready to devour me, and out of the hands of such as sought after my life, and from the manifold afflictions which I had;

Sir 51:3

and delivered me, according to the abundance of your mercy and of your name, from the gnashings of teeth ready to devour, out of the hand of those seeking my life, out of the many afflictions I endured,

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απο_from πνιγμου_{suffocation (gen)} πυρας_{fire (gen), fires (acc)} κυκλοθεν_{in-a-circle-surrounding} και_and εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} μεσου_{middle (gen); be-you(sg)-BE-ing-HALF-DONE!, be-you(sg)-being-BE-ed-HALF-DONE!} πυρος_{fire (gen)} ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} ουκ_not εξεκαυσα_I-INFLAME-ed

Sir 51:4

From the choking of fire on every side, and from the midst of the fire which I kindled not;

Sir 51:4

from the choking of a fire on every side, and out of the midst of fire that I hadn’t kindled,

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εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} βαθους_{depth (gen)} κοιλιας_{belly (gen), bellies (acc)} α(ι)δου_{Hades (gen); be-you(sg)-being-SING-ed!} και_and απο_from γλωσσης_{tongue (gen)} ακαθαρτου_{unclean (gen)} και_and λογου_{word (gen)} ψευδους_{lie (gen); false (gen)}

Sir 51:5

From the depth of the belly of hell, from an unclean tongue, and from lying words.

Sir 51:5

out of the depth of the belly of Hades, from an unclean tongue, and from lying words—

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βασιλει_{king (dat)} διαβολη γλωσσης_{tongue (gen)} αδικου_{unjust (gen); be-you(sg)-being-DO-HARM/WRONG-ed!} ηγγισεν_{he/she/it-COME/APPROACH-NEAR-ed} 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!} η_{the (nom)} ψυχη_{cold weathers (nom|acc|voc); soul-life (nom|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} και_and η_{the (nom)} ζωη_{life (nom|voc); alive (nom|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} ην_{he/she/it-was} συνεγγυς α(ι)δου_{Hades (gen); be-you(sg)-being-SING-ed!} κατω_down

Sir 51:6

By an accusation to the king from an unrighteous tongue my soul drew near even unto death, my life was near to the hell beneath.

Sir 51:6

the slander of an unrighteous tongue to the king. My soul drew near to death. My life was near to Hades.

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περιεσχον_{I-CONTAINED-ed, they-CONTAINED-ed} με_{me (acc)} παντοθεν_{from everywhere} και_and ουκ_not ην_{he/she/it-was} ο_{the (nom)} βοηθων_{helpful (gen); while HELP-ing (nom)} ενεβλεπον_{I-was-LOOK UPON-ing, they-were-LOOK UPON-ing} εις_{into +acc} αντιλημψιν_{receiving in return or exchange (acc)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)} και_and ουκ_not ην_{he/she/it-was}

Sir 51:7

They compassed me on every side, and there was no man to help me: I looked for the succour of men, but there was none.

Sir 51:7

They surrounded me on every side. There was no one to help me. I was looking for human help, and there was none.

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και_and εμνησθην_{I-was-REMEMBER-ed} του_{the (gen)} ελεους_{mercy (gen), mercies (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} κυριε_{lord (voc); authoritative (voc)} και_and της_{the (gen)} εργασιας_{business/pursuits (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} της_{the (gen)} απ’_from αιωνος_{eon (gen)} οτι_because/that εξαιρη(ι)_{you(sg)-are-being-REMOVE-ed, he/she/it-should-be-REMOVE-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-REMOVE-ed; you(sg)-are-being-RESCUE/TAKE-ed-OUT, he/she/it-should-be-RESCUE/TAKE-ing-OUT, you(sg)-should-be-being-RESCUE/TAKE-ed-OUT} τους_{the (acc)} υπομενοντας_{while ENDURE-ing (acc)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} και_and σω(ι)ζεις_{you(sg)-are-DELIVER/SAVE-ing} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} χειρος_{hand (gen)} εχθρων_{enmities (gen); hostile (gen)}

Sir 51:8

Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, and upon thy acts of old, how thou deliverest such as wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the enemies.

Sir 51:8

Then I remembered your mercy, O Lord, and your working which has been from everlasting, how you deliver those who wait for you, and save them out of the hand of their enemies.

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και_and ανυψωσα απο_from γης_{earth/land (gen)} ικετειαν μου_{me (gen)} και_and υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} θανατου_{death (gen); be-you(sg)-PUT-TO-DEATH-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-PUT-TO-DEATH-ed!} ρυσεως_{flow (gen)} εδεηθην_{I-was-NEED/REQUIRE-ed}

Sir 51:9

Then lifted I up my supplications from the earth, and prayed for deliverance from death.

Sir 51:9

I lifted up my prayer from the earth, and prayed for deliverance from death.

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επεκαλεσαμην_{I-was-CALL-UPON-ed} κυριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} πατερα_{father (acc)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} μου_{me (gen)} μη_not με_{me (acc)} εγκαταλιπειν_{to-LEAVE-UTTERLY} εν_in/with/by ημεραις_{days (dat)} θλιψεως_{hardship/tribulation (gen)} εν_in/with/by καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} υπερηφανιων_{pride/arrogances (gen)} αβοηθησιας αινεσω_{I-will-PRAISE, I-should-PRAISE} το_{the (nom|acc)} ονομα_{name (nom|acc|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} ενδελεχως και_and υμνησω_{I-will-HYMN, you(sg)-were-HYMN-ed, I-should-HYMN} εν_in/with/by εξομολογησει_{he/she/it-will-CONFESS, you(sg)-will-be-CONFESS-ed (classical)}

Sir 51:10

I called upon the Lord, the Father of my Lord, that he would not leave me in the days of my trouble, and in the time of the proud, when there was no help.

Sir 51:10

I called upon the Lord, the Father of my Lord, that he would not forsake me in the days of affliction, in the time when there was no help against the proud.

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και_and εισηκουσθη_{he/she/it-was-HEAR-ed} η_{the (nom)} δεησις_{plea (nom)} μου_{me (gen)} εσωσας_{you(sg)-DELIVER/SAVE-ed} γαρ_for με_{me (acc)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} απωλειας_{destruction/expulsion (gen), destruction/expulsions (acc)} και_and εξειλου_{you(sg)-were-RESCUE/TAKE-ed-OUT} με_{me (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} καιρου_{period-of-time (gen)} πονηρου_{evil, wicked (gen)}

Sir 51:11

I will praise thy name continually, and will sing praises with thanksgiving; and so my prayer was heard:

Sir 51:11

I will praise your name continually. I will sing praise with thanksgiving. My prayer was heard.

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δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} εξομολογησομαι_{I-will-be-CONFESS-ed} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} και_and αινεσω_{I-will-PRAISE, I-should-PRAISE} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} και_and ευλογησω_{I-will-SPEAK-WELL-OF, you(sg)-were-SPEAK-ed-WELL-OF, I-should-SPEAK-WELL-OF} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} ονοματι_{name (dat)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)}

Sir 51:12

For thou savedst me from destruction, and deliveredst me from the evil time: therefore will I give thanks, and praise thee, and bless they name, O Lord.

Sir 51:12

You saved me from destruction and delivered me from the evil time. Therefore I will give thanks and praise to you, and bless the name of the Lord.

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ετι_{yet/still/ while} ων_{while being (nom)} νεωτερος_{newer/younger (nom)} πριν_before η_or/than πλανηθηναι_{to-be-WANDER/STRAY-ed} με_{me (acc)} εζητησα_I-SEEK-ed σοφιαν_{wisdom (acc)} προφανως εν_in/with/by προσευχη(ι)_{prayer (dat); you(sg)-are-being-PRAY-ed, you(sg)-should-be-being-PRAY-ed} μου_{me (gen)}

Sir 51:13

When I was yet young, or ever I went abroad, I desired wisdom openly in my prayer.

Sir 51:13

When I was yet young, before I went abroad, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.

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εναντι_{before (+gen)} ναου_{inner temple (gen)} ηξιουν_{I-was-DEEM-ing-WORTHY, they-were-DEEM-ing-WORTHY} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} και_and εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} εσχατων_{last (gen)} εκζητησω_{I-will-SEEK-OUT, I-should-SEEK-OUT} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)}

Sir 51:14

I prayed for her before the temple, and will seek her out even to the end.

Sir 51:14

Before the temple I asked for her. I will seek her out even to the end.

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εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} ανθους_{flower (gen)} ως_as/like περκαζουσης σταφυλης_{grape cluster (gen)} ευφρανθη_{he/she/it-was-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed} η_{the (nom)} καρδια_{heart (nom|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} εν_in/with/by αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} επεβη_{he/she/it-RIDE-ed} ο_{the (nom)} πους_{foot (nom|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} εν_in/with/by ευθυτητι_{uprightness (dat)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} νεοτητος_{youth (gen)} μου_{me (gen)} ιχνευον αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)}

Sir 51:15

Even from the flower till the grape was ripe hath my heart delighted in her: my foot went the right way, from my youth up sought I after her.

Sir 51:15

From the first flower to the ripening grape my heart delighted in her. My foot walked in uprightness. From my youth I followed her steps.

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εκλινα_{I-BEND/WANE-ed} ολιγον_{little (acc, nom|acc|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} ους_{ear (nom|acc|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} και_and εδεξαμην_{I-was-RECEIVE-ed} και_and πολλην_{much (acc)} ευρον_{do-FIND-you(sg)!, I-FIND-ed, they-FIND-ed, upon FIND-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} εμαυτω(ι)_{myself (dat)} παιδειαν_{chastisement (acc)}

Sir 51:16

I bowed down mine ear a little, and received her, and gat much learning.

Sir 51:16

I inclined my ear a little, and received her, and found for myself much instruction.

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προκοπη_{progress (nom|voc)} εγενετο_{he/she/it-was-BECOME-ed} μοι_{me (dat)} εν_in/with/by αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} διδοντι_{while GIVE-ing (dat)} μοι_{me (dat)} σοφιαν_{wisdom (acc)} δωσω_{I-will-GIVE, I-should-GIVE} δοξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 51:17

I profited therein, therefore will I ascribe glory unto him that giveth me wisdom.

Sir 51:17

I profited in her. I will give glory to him who gives me wisdom.

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διενοηθην_{I-was-CONSIDER-ed} γαρ_for του_{the (gen)} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and εζηλωσα_{I-ZEAL/EMULATE-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} αγαθον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and ου_not μη_not αισχυνθω_{I-should-be-SHAME-ed}

Sir 51:18

For I purposed to do after her, and earnestly I followed that which is good; so shall I not be confounded.

Sir 51:18

For I determined to practice her. I was zealous for that which is good. I will never be put to shame.

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διαμεμαχισται η_{the (nom)} ψυχη_{cold weathers (nom|acc|voc); soul-life (nom|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} εν_in/with/by αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} και_and εν_in/with/by ποιησει_{doing/making (dat); he/she/it-will-DO/MAKE, you(sg)-will-be-DO/MAKE-ed (classical)} νομου_{custom/law (gen)} διηκριβασαμην τας_{the (acc)} χειρας_{hands (acc)} μου_{me (gen)} εξεπετασα_I-SCATTER-ed προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} υψος_{height (nom|acc|voc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} αγνοηματα_{mistakes (nom|acc|voc)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} επενθησα_I-GRIEVE-ed

Sir 51:19

My soul hath wrestled with her, and in my doings I was exact: I stretched forth my hands to the heaven above, and bewailed my ignorances of her.

Sir 51:19

My soul has wrestled with her. In my conduct I was exact. I spread out my hands to the heaven above, and bewailed my ignorances of her.

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την_{the (acc)} ψυχην_{soul-life (acc)} μου_{me (gen)} κατευθυνα_I-DIRECT-ed εις_{into +acc} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and εν_in/with/by καθαρισμω(ι)_{purification (dat)} ευρον_{do-FIND-you(sg)!, I-FIND-ed, they-FIND-ed, upon FIND-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} καρδιαν_{heart (acc)} εκτησαμην_{I-was-ACQUIRE-ed} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} απ’_from αρχης_{chief/head/ruler/beginning (gen)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} ου_not μη_not εγκαταλειφθω_{I-should-be-LEAVE-ed-UTTERLY}

Sir 51:20

I directed my soul unto her, and I found her in pureness: I have had my heart joined with her from the beginning, therefore shall I not be forsaken.

Sir 51:20

I directed my soul to her. In purity I found her. I got myself a heart joined with her from the beginning. Therefore I won’t be forsaken.

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και_and η_{the (nom)} κοιλια_{belly (nom|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} εταραχθη_{he/she/it-was-TROUBLE-ed} του_{the (gen)} εκζητησαι_{to-SEEK-OUT, be-you(sg)-SEEK-ed-OUT!, he/she/it-happens-to-SEEK-OUT (opt)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} εκτησαμην_{I-was-ACQUIRE-ed} αγαθον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} κτημα_{possession (nom|acc|voc)}

Sir 51:21

My heart was troubled in seeking her: therefore have I gotten a good possession.

Sir 51:21

My belly also was troubled to seek her. Therefore I have gained a good possession.

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εδωκεν_{he/she/it-GIVE-ed} κυριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)} γλωσσαν_{tongue (acc)} μοι_{me (dat)} μισθον_{reward (acc)} μου_{me (gen)} και_and εν_in/with/by αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} αινεσω_{I-will-PRAISE, I-should-PRAISE} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)}

Sir 51:22

The Lord hath given me a tongue for my reward, and I will praise him therewith.

Sir 51:22

The Lord gave me a tongue for my reward. I will praise him with it.

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εγγισατε_{do-COME/APPROACH-NEAR-you(pl)!} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} με_{me (acc)} απαιδευτοι_{uninstructed (nom|voc)} και_and αυλισθητε_{be-you(pl)-SPEND-ed-THE-NIGHT!, you(pl)-should-be-SPEND-ed-THE-NIGHT} εν_in/with/by οικω(ι)_{house/home (dat)} παιδειας_{chastisement (gen)}

Sir 51:23

Draw near unto me, ye unlearned, and dwell in the house of learning.

Sir 51:23

Draw near to me, all you who are uneducated, and live in the house of instruction.

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τι_{who (nom|acc)} οτι_because/that υστερεισθαι_{to-be-being-LACK-ed} λεγετε_{you(pl)-are-SAY-ing, be-you(pl)-SAY-ing!} εν_in/with/by τουτοις_{these (dat)} και_and αι_{the (nom)} ψυχαι_{soul-lifes (nom|voc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} διψωσι_{they-are-THIRST-ing, they-should-be-THIRST-ing, while THIRST-ing (dat)} σφοδρα_exceedingly

Sir 51:24

Wherefore are ye slow, and what say ye to these things, seeing your souls are very thirsty?

Sir 51:24

Why therefore are you all lacking in these things, and your souls are very thirsty?

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ηνοιξα_I-OPEN-UP-ed το_{the (nom|acc)} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} μου_{me (gen)} και_and ελαλησα_I-SPEAK-ed κτησασθε_{be-you(pl)-ACQUIRE-ed!} εαυτοις_{selves (dat)} ανευ_without αργυριου_{silver (gen)}

Sir 51:25

I opened my mouth, and said, Buy her for yourselves without money.

Sir 51:25

I opened my mouth and spoke, “Get her for yourselves without money.”

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τον_{the (acc)} τραχηλον_{throat (acc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} υποθετε_{do-PLACE-you(pl)-UNDER!} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} ζυγον_{yoke/scale (acc)} και_and επιδεξασθω_{let-him/her/it-be-RECEIVE-ed!} η_{the (nom)} ψυχη_{cold weathers (nom|acc|voc); soul-life (nom|voc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} παιδειαν_{chastisement (acc)} εγγυς_near εστιν_he/she/it-is ευρειν_to-FIND αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)}

Sir 51:26

Put your neck under the yoke, and let your soul receive instruction: she is hard at hand to find.

Sir 51:26

Put your neck under the yoke, and let your soul receive instruction. She is near to find.

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ιδετε_{do-SEE/BEHOLD-you(pl)!} εν_in/with/by οφθαλμοις_{eyes (dat)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} οτι_because/that ολιγον_{little (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εκοπιασα_I-TOIL-ed και_and ευρον_{do-FIND-you(sg)!, I-FIND-ed, they-FIND-ed, upon FIND-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} εμαυτω(ι)_{myself (dat)} πολλην_{much (acc)} αναπαυσιν_{rest (acc)}

Sir 51:27

Behold with your eyes, how that I have but little labour, and have gotten unto me much rest.

Sir 51:27

See with your eyes how that I labored just a little and found for myself much rest.

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μετασχετε_{do-PARTAKE-you(pl)!} παιδειας_{chastisement (gen)} εν_in/with/by πολλω(ι)_{much (dat)} αριθμω(ι)_{number (dat)} αργυριου_{silver (gen)} και_and πολυν_{much (acc)} χρυσον_{gold (acc)} κτησασθε_{be-you(pl)-ACQUIRE-ed!} εν_in/with/by αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)}

Sir 51:28

Get learning with a great sum of money, and get much gold by her.

Sir 51:28

Get instruction with a great sum of silver, and gain much gold by her.

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ευφρανθειη_{he/she/it-happens-to-be-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed (opt)} η_{the (nom)} ψυχη_{cold weathers (nom|acc|voc); soul-life (nom|voc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} ελεει_{mercy (dat); he/she/it-is-HAVE MERCY ON-ing, you(sg)-are-being-HAVE MERCY ON-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-HAVE MERCY ON-ing!} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and μη_not αισχυνθειητε_{you(pl)-happen-to-be-SHAME-ed (opt)} εν_in/with/by αινεσει_{praise (dat); he/she/it-will-PRAISE, you(sg)-will-be-PRAISE-ed (classical)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 51:29

Let your soul rejoice in his mercy, and be not ashamed of his praise.

Sir 51:29

¶A Prayer of Jesus the son of Sirach. May your soul rejoice in his mercy, and may you all not be put to shame in praising him.

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30

30

εργαζεσθε_{you(pl)-are-being-WORK/STRIVE-ed, be-you(pl)-being-WORK/STRIVE-ed!} το_{the (nom|acc)} εργον_{work (nom|acc|voc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} προ_{before (+gen)} καιρου_{period-of-time (gen)} και_and δωσει_{he/she/it-will-GIVE, you(sg)-will-be-GIVE-ed (classical)} τον_{the (acc)} μισθον_{reward (acc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} εν_in/with/by καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Sir 51:30

Work your work betimes, and in his time he will give you your reward.

Sir 51:30

Work your work before the time comes, and in his time he will give you your reward.

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