Wsd 4

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Wisdom of Solomon

‎Brenton (1851)

Wiki English Translation‎ / World English Bible

1

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κρεισσων_{better/superior (nom)} ατεκνια μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αρετης_{virtue (gen)} αθανασια_{immortality (nom|voc)} γαρ_for εστιν_he/she/it-is εν_in/with/by μνημη(ι)_{recollection (dat)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} οτι_because/that και_and παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} θεω(ι)_{god (dat)} γινωσκεται_{he/she/it-is-being-KNOW-ed} και_and παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ανθρωποις_{persons (dat)}

Wsd 4:1

Better it is to have no children, and to have virtue: for the memorial thereof is immortal: because it is known with God, and with men.

Wsd 4:1

It is better to be childless with virtue, for immortality is in the memory of virtue, because it is recognized both before God and before men.

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παρουσαν_{while BE-ing-PRESENT/NEAR (acc); upon HAVE-ing-NOTHING-TO-DO-WITH (acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} μιμουνται_{they-are-being-MIMIC-ed} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and ποθουσιν απελθουσαν_{upon DEPART-ing (acc)} και_and εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} αιωνι_{eon (dat)} στεφανηφορουσα πομπευει τον_{the (acc)} των_{the (gen)} αμιαντων_{undefiled (gen)} αθλων_{while COMPETE-ing (nom)} αγωνα_{struggle (acc)} νικησασα_{upon VICTOR-ing-OVER (nom|voc)}

Wsd 4:2

When it is present, men take example at it; and when it is gone, they desire it: it weareth a crown, and triumpheth for ever, having gotten the victory, striving for undefiled rewards.

Wsd 4:2

When it is present, people imitate it. They long after it when it has departed. Throughout all time it marches, crowned in triumph, victorious in the competition for the prizes that are undefiled.

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πολυγονον δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ασεβων_{ungodly (gen); while BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing (nom)} πληθος_{multitude (nom|acc|voc)} ου_not χρησιμευσει και_and εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} νοθων_{illegitimate (gen)} μοσχευματων ου_not δωσει_{he/she/it-will-GIVE, you(sg)-will-be-GIVE-ed (classical)} ριζαν_{root (acc)} εις_{into +acc} βαθος_{depth (nom|acc|voc)} ουδε_neither/nor ασφαλη_{certain (acc, nom|acc|voc)} βασιν_{foot (acc); upon STEP-ing (dat)} εδρασει_{he/she/it-will-PLACE/SECURE, you(sg)-will-be-PLACE/SECURE-ed (classical)}

Wsd 4:3

But the multiplying brood of the ungodly shall not thrive, nor take deep rooting from bastard slips, nor lay any fast foundation.

Wsd 4:3

But the multiplying brood of the ungodly will be of no profit, and their illegitimate offshoots won’t take deep root, nor will they establish a sure hold.

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καν_{and/also (if) ever} γαρ_for εν_in/with/by κλαδοις_{branchs (dat)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} καιρον_{period-of-time (acc)} αναθαλη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-REVIVE, you(sg)-should-be-REVIVE-ed} επισφαλως βεβηκοτα_{having STEP-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} ανεμου_{wind (gen)} σαλευθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-SHAKE-ed} και_and υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} βιας_{force (gen)} ανεμων_{winds (gen)} εκριζωθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-UPROOT-ed}

Wsd 4:4

For though they flourish in branches for a time; yet standing not last, they shall be shaken with the wind, and through the force of winds they shall be rooted out.

Wsd 4:4

For even if they grow branches and flourish for a season, standing unsure, they will be shaken by the wind. They will be uprooted by the violence of winds.

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περικλασθησονται_{they-will-be-BEND-ed} κλωνες ατελεστοι και_and ο_{the (nom)} καρπος_{fruit (nom); Fruit (nom)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} αχρηστος_{useless (nom)} αωρος εις_{into +acc} βρωσιν_{food (acc)} και_and εις_{into +acc} ουθεν_{none (nom|acc)} επιτηδειος_{appropriate (nom)}

Wsd 4:5

The imperfect branches shall be broken off, their fruit unprofitable, not ripe to eat, yea, meet for nothing.

Wsd 4:5

Their branches will be broken off before they come to maturity. Their fruit will be useless, never ripe to eat, and fit for nothing.

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6

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εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} γαρ_for ανομων_{lawless/lawlessness (gen)} υπνων_{sleeps (gen); while SLEEP-ing (nom)} τεκνα_{children (nom|acc|voc)} γεννωμενα_{while being-BEGET/BIRTH-ed (nom|acc|voc)} μαρτυρες_{witness-bearer (nom|voc)} εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} πονηριας_{cunning (gen), cunnings (acc)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} γονεων_{parents (gen)} εν_in/with/by εξετασμω(ι) αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

Wsd 4:6

For children begotten of unlawful beds are witnesses of wickedness against their parents in their trial.

Wsd 4:6

For unlawfully conceived children are witnesses of wickedness against parents when they are investigated.

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δικαιος_{righteous (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εαν_{if haply, therefore} φθαση(ι)_{he/she/it-should-PRECEDE, you(sg)-should-be-PRECEDE-ed} τελευτησαι_{to-END, be-you(sg)-END-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-END (opt)} εν_in/with/by αναπαυσει_{rest (dat); he/she/it-will-REST, you(sg)-will-be-REST-ed (classical)} εσται_{he/she/it-will-be}

Wsd 4:7

But though the righteous be prevented with death, yet shall he be in rest.

Wsd 4:7

But a righteous man, even if he dies before his time, will be at rest.

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γηρας_{old age (nom|acc|voc)} γαρ_for τιμιον_{precious (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ου_not το_{the (nom|acc)} πολυχρονιον ουδε_neither/nor αριθμω(ι)_{number (dat)} ετων_{years (gen)} μεμετρηται_{he/she/it-has-been-MEASURE-ed}

Wsd 4:8

For honourable age is not that which standeth in length of time, nor that is measured by number of years.

Wsd 4:8

For honorable old age is not that which stands in length of time, nor is its measure given by number of years,

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πολια δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εστιν_he/she/it-is φρονησις_{contemplation (nom)} ανθρωποις_{persons (dat)} και_and ηλικια_{age/maturity (nom|voc)} γηρως_{old age (gen)} βιος_{life/livelihood (nom)} ακηλιδωτος

Wsd 4:9

But wisdom is the gray hair unto men, and an unspotted life is old age.

Wsd 4:9

but understanding is gray hair to men, and an unspotted life is ripe old age.

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ευαρεστος_{well-pleasing (nom)} θεω(ι)_{god (dat)} γενομενος_{upon being-BECOME-ed (nom)} ηγαπηθη_{he/she/it-was-AGAPE-LOVE-ed} και_and ζων_{while LIVE-ing (nom, nom|acc|voc, voc)} μεταξυ_between αμαρτωλων_{sinful (gen)} μετετεθη_{he/she/it-was-MOVE/CHANGE-PLACE-ed}

Wsd 4:10

He pleased God, and was beloved of him: so that living among sinners he was translated.

Wsd 4:10

Being found well-pleasing to God, someone was loved. While living among sinners he was transported.

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ηρπαγη_{he/she/it-was-SNATCH-ed} μη_not κακια_{evil (nom|voc)} αλλαξη(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-CHANGE/ALTER-ed, he/she/it-should-CHANGE/ALTER, you(sg)-should-be-CHANGE/ALTER-ed} συνεσιν_{insight/discernment (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} η_or/than δολος_{guile (nom)} απατηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-DECEIVE-ed, he/she/it-should-DECEIVE, you(sg)-should-be-DECEIVE-ed} ψυχην_{soul-life (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Wsd 4:11

Yea speedily was he taken away, lest that wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul.

Wsd 4:11

He was caught away, lest evil should change his understanding, or guile deceive his soul.

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βασκανια γαρ_for φαυλοτητος αμαυροι τα_{the (nom|acc)} καλα_{good (nom|acc|voc)} και_and ρεμβασμος επιθυμιας_{lust/yearning (gen), lusts/yearnings (acc)} μεταλλευει νουν_{nun; mind (acc)} ακακον_{innocent (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

Wsd 4:12

For the bewitching of naughtiness doth obscure things that are honest; and the wandering of concupiscence doth undermine the simple mind.

Wsd 4:12

For the fascination of wickedness obscures the things which are good, and the whirl of desire perverts an innocent mind.

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13

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τελειωθεις_{upon being-COMPLETE-ed (nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by ολιγω(ι)_{little (dat)} επληρωσεν_{he/she/it-FILL-ed} χρονους_{times (acc)} μακρους_{far (acc)}

Wsd 4:13

He, being made perfect in a short time, fulfilled a long time:

Wsd 4:13

Being made perfect quickly, he filled a long time;

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αρεστη_{pleasing (nom|voc)} γαρ_for ην_{he/she/it-was} κυριω(ι)_{lord (dat); authoritative (dat)} η_{the (nom)} ψυχη_{cold weathers (nom|acc|voc); soul-life (nom|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} εσπευσεν_{he/she/it-HASTEN-ed} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} μεσου_{middle (gen); be-you(sg)-BE-ing-HALF-DONE!, be-you(sg)-being-BE-ed-HALF-DONE!} πονηριας_{cunning (gen), cunnings (acc)} οι_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} λαοι_{peoples (nom|voc)} ιδοντες_{upon SEE/BEHOLD-ing (nom|voc)} και_and μη_not νοησαντες_{upon PERCEIVE-ing (nom|voc)} μηδε_{neither/nor; Mede (voc)} θεντες_{upon PUT-ing (nom|voc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} διανοια(ι)_{cognition (dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} τοιουτο_{such-as-this (nom|acc)}

Wsd 4:14

For his soul pleased the Lord: therefore hasted he to take him away from among the wicked.

Wsd 4:14

for his soul was pleasing to the Lord. Therefore he hurried out of the midst of wickedness.

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οτι_because/that χαρις_{favor/grace (nom)} και_and ελεος_{mercy (nom, nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} εκλεκτοις_{chosen (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and επισκοπη_{oversight (nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} οσιοις_{holy (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

Wsd 4:15

This the people saw, and understood it not, neither laid they up this in their minds, That his grace and mercy is with his saints, and that he hath respect unto his chosen.

Wsd 4:15

But the peoples saw and didn’t understand, not considering this, that grace and mercy are with his chosen, and that he visits his holy ones;

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κατακρινει_{he/she/it-is-CONDEMN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-CONDEMN-ed (classical), he/she/it-will-CONDEMN, you(sg)-will-be-CONDEMN-ed (classical)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} δικαιος_{righteous (nom)} καμων_{upon WEARY/LABORED-ing (nom)} τους_{the (acc)} ζωντας_{while LIVE-ing (acc)} ασεβεις_{ungodly (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-are-BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing} και_and νεοτης_{youth (nom|voc)} τελεσθεισα_{upon being-END-ed (nom|voc)} ταχεως_{quickly; quick (gen)} πολυετες γηρας_{old age (nom|acc|voc)} αδικου_{unjust (gen); be-you(sg)-being-DO-HARM/WRONG-ed!}

Wsd 4:16

Thus the righteous that is dead shall condemn the ungodly which are living; and youth that is soon perfected the many years and old age of the unrighteous.

Wsd 4:16

but a righteous man who is dead will condemn the ungodly who are living, and youth who is quickly perfected will condemn the many years of an unrighteous man’s old age.

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οψονται_{they-will-be-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} γαρ_for τελευτην_{end (acc)} σοφου_{wise (gen)} και_and ου_not νοησουσιν_{they-will-PERCEIVE, going-to-PERCEIVE (fut ptcp) (dat)} τι_{who (nom|acc)} εβουλευσατο_{he/she/it-was-DECIDE-ed} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εις_{into +acc} τι_{who (nom|acc)} ησφαλισατο_{he/she/it-was-SECURE-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} ο_{the (nom)} κυριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)}

Wsd 4:17

For they shall see the end of the wise, and shall not understand what God in his counsel hath decreed of him, and to what end the Lord hath set him in safety.

Wsd 4:17

For the ungodly will see a wise man’s end, and won’t understand what the Lord planned for him, and why he safely kept him.

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οψονται_{they-will-be-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} και_and εξουθενησουσιν_{they-will-DESPISE/SET-AT-NAUGHT, going-to-DESPISE/SET-AT-NAUGHT (fut ptcp) (dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ο_{the (nom)} κυριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)} εκγελασεται

Wsd 4:18

They shall see him, and despise him; but God shall laugh them to scorn: and they shall hereafter be a vile carcase, and a reproach among the dead for evermore.

Wsd 4:18

They will see, and they will despise; but the Lord will laugh them to scorn. After this, they will become a dishonored carcass and a reproach among the dead forever;

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και_and εσονται_they-will-be μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} εις_{into +acc} πτωμα_{corpse/fall (nom|acc|voc)} ατιμον_{without honor/dishonored (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and εις_{into +acc} υβριν_{hubris (acc)} εν_in/with/by νεκροις_{dead (dat)} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} αιωνος_{eon (gen)} οτι_because/that ρηξει_{he/she/it-will-BURST--TEAR, you(sg)-will-be-BURST-ed--TEAR (classical); he/she/it-will-STRIKE, you(sg)-will-be-STRIKE-ed (classical)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} αφωνους_{speechless (acc)} πρηνεις_{prostrate? (acc, nom|voc)} και_and σαλευσει_{he/she/it-will-SHAKE, you(sg)-will-be-SHAKE-ed (classical)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} θεμελιων_{foundations (gen); while FOUND-ing (nom)} και_and εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} εσχατου_{last (gen)} χερσωθησονται και_and εσονται_they-will-be εν_in/with/by οδυνη(ι)_{pain of mind/spirit (dat)} και_and η_{the (nom)} μνημη_{recollection (nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} απολειται_{he/she/it-will-be-DESTROY-ed}

Wsd 4:19

For he shall rend them, and cast them down headlong, that they shall be speechless; and he shall shake them from the foundation; and they shall be utterly laid waste, and be in sorrow; and their memorial shall perish.

Wsd 4:19

because he will dash them speechless to the ground, and will shake them from the foundations. They will lie utterly waste. They will be in anguish and their memory will perish.

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ελευσονται_{they-will-be-COME-ed} εν_in/with/by συλλογισμω(ι) αμαρτηματων_{sins (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} δειλοι_{cowardly (nom|voc); you(sg)-are-being-BE-ed-AFRAID, you(sg)-are-being-BE-ed-AFRAID (classical), you(sg)-should-be-being-BE-ed-AFRAID} και_and ελεγξει_{rebuke (dat); he/she/it-will-REPROVE, you(sg)-will-be-REPROVE-ed (classical)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} εναντιας_{contrary (acc, gen)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ανομηματα_{transgressions (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

Wsd 4:20

And when they cast up the accounts of their sins, they shall come with fear: and their own iniquities shall convince them to their face.

Wsd 4:20

They will come with coward fear when their sins are counted. Their lawless deeds will convict them to their face.

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