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Have thou a friend for every time, and let brethren be useful in distress; for on this account are they born.
Greek · SeptuagintΕἰς πάντα καιρὸν φίλος ὑπαρχέτω σοι, ἀδελφοὶ δὲ ἐν ἀνάγκαις χρήσιμοι ἔστωσαν, τούτου γὰρ χάριν γεννῶνται.
Hebrew / Jewish
Septuagint (Greek Old Testament)
Proverbs
A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, [as he] also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.
Greek · SeptuagintἈνὴρ ἄφρων ἐπικροτεῖ καὶ ἐπιχαίρει ἑαυτῷ, ὡς καὶ ὁ ἐγγυώμενος ἐγγύῃ τῶν ἑαυτοῦ φίλων.
A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;
Greek · SeptuagintΦιλαμαρτήμων χαίρει μάχαις,
and the hard-hearted man comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;
Greek · Septuagintὁ δὲ σκληροκάρδιος οὐ συναντᾷ ἀγαθοῖς· ἀνὴρ εὐμετάβολος γλώσσῃ ἐμπεσεῖται εἰς κακὰ,
and the heart of a fool is grief to its possessor. A father rejoices not over an uninstructed son; but a wise son gladdens his mother.
Greek · Septuagintκαρδία δὲ ἄφρονος ὀδύνη τῷ κεκτημένῳ αὐτήν· οὐκ εὐφραίνεται πατὴρ ἐφʼ υἱῷ ἀπαιδεύτῳ, υἱὸς δὲ φρόνιμος εὐφραίνει μητέρα αὐτοῦ.
A glad heart promotes health; but the bones of a sorrowful man dry up.
Greek · SeptuagintΚαρδία εὐφραινομένη εὐεκτεῖν ποιεῖ, ἀνδρὸς δὲ λυπηροῦ ξηραίνεται τὰ ὀστᾶ.
The ways of a man who unjustly receives gifts in [his] bosom do not prosper; and an ungodly man perverts the ways of righteousness.
Greek · SeptuagintΛαμβάνοντος δῶρα ἀδίκως ἐν κόλποις οὐ κατευοδοῦνται ὁδοὶ, ἀσεβὴς δὲ ἐκκλίνει ὁδοὺς δικαιοσύνης.
The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool [go] to the ends of the earth.
Greek · SeptuagintΠρόσωπον συνετὸν ἀνδρὸς σοφοῦ, οἱ δὲ ὀφθαλμοὶ τοῦ ἄφρονος ἐπʼ ἄκρα γῆς.
A foolish son [is a cause of] anger to his father, and grief to her that bore him.
Greek · SeptuagintὈργὴ πατρὶ υἱὸς ἄφρων, καὶ ὀδύνη τῇ τεκούσῃ αὐτόν.
[It is] not right to punish a righteous man, nor [is it] holy to plot against righteous princes.
Greek · SeptuagintΖημιοῦν ἄνδρα δίκαιον οὐ καλὸν, οὐδὲ ὅσιον ἐπιβουλεύειν δυνάσταις δικαίοις.
He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.
Greek · SeptuagintὋς φείδεται ῥῆμα προέσθαι σκληρὸν, ἐπιγνώμων· μακρόθυμος δὲ ἀνὴρ φρόνιμος.
Wisdom shall be imputed to a fool who asks after wisdom: and he who holds his peace shall seem to be sensible.
Greek · SeptuagintἈνοήτῳ ἐπερωτήσαντι σοφίαν σοφία λογισθήσεται, ἐνεὸν δέ τις ἑαυτὸν ποιήσας, δόξει φρόνιμος εἶναι.
A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.
Greek · SeptuagintΠροφάσεις ζητεῖ ἀνὴρ βουλόμενος χωρίζεσθαι ἀπὸ φίλων, ἐν παντὶ δὲ καιρῷ ἐπονείδιστος ἔσται.
A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.
Greek · SeptuagintΟὐ χρείαν ἔχει σοφίας ἐνδεὴς φρενῶν, μᾶλλον γᾶρ ἄγεται ἀφροσύνῃ.
When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises [them]; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.
Greek · SeptuagintὍταν ἔλθῃ ἀσεβὴς εἰς βάθος κακῶν, καταφρονεῖ, ἐπέρχεται δὲ αὐτῷ ἀτιμία καὶ ὄνειδος.
A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.
Greek · SeptuagintὝδωρ βαθὺ λόγος ἐν καρδίᾳ ἀνδρὸς, ποταμὸς δὲ ἀναπηδύει καὶ πηγὴ ζωῆς.
[It is] not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor [is it] holy to pervert justice in judgment.
Greek · SeptuagintΘαυμάσαι πρόσωπον ἀσεβοῦς οὐ καλὸν, οὐδὲ ὅσιον ἐκκλίνειν τὸ δίκαιον ἐν κρίσει.
The lips of a fool bring [him] into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.
Greek · SeptuagintΧείλη ἄφρονος ἄγουσιν αὐτὸν εἰς κακὰ, τὸ δὲ στόμα αὐτοῦ τὸ θρασὺ θάνατον ἐπικαλεῖται.
A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Greek · SeptuagintΣτόμα ἄφρονος συντριβὴ αὐτῷ, τὰ δὲ χείλη αὐτοῦ παγὶς τῇ ψυχῇ αὐτοῦ.
Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.
Greek · SeptuagintὈκνηροὺς καταβάλλει φόβος, ψυχαὶ δὲ ἀνδρογύνων πεινάσουσιν.
A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.
Greek · SeptuagintὉ μὴ ἰώμενος αὐτὸν ἐν τοῖς ἔργοις αὐτοῦ, ἀδελφός ἐστι τοῦ λυμαινομένου ἑαυτόν.
The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.
Greek · SeptuagintἘκ μεγαλωσύνης ἰσχύος ὄνομα Κυρίου, αὐτῷ δὲ προσδραμόντες δίκαιοι ὑψοῦνται.
The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.
Greek · SeptuagintὝπαρξις πλουσίου ἀνδρὸς πόλις ὀχυρὰ, ἡ δὲ δόξα αὐτῆς μέγα ἐπισκιάζει.
Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.
Greek · SeptuagintΠρὸ συντριβῆς ὑψοῦται καρδία ἀνδρὸς, καὶ πρὸ δόξης ταπεινοῦνται.
Whoso answers a word before he hears [a cause], it is folly and reproach to him.
Greek · SeptuagintὋς ἀποκρίνεται λόγον πρὶν ἀκοῦσαι, ἀφροσύνη αὐτῷ ἐστι καὶ ὄνειδος.
A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?
Greek · SeptuagintΘυμὸν ἀνδρὸς πρᾳΰνει θεράπων φρόνιμος, ὀλιγόψυχον δὲ ἄνδρα τίς ὑποίσει;
The heart of the sensible [man] purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.
Greek · SeptuagintΚαρδία φρονίμου κτᾶται αἴσθησιν, ὦτα δὲ σοφῶν ζητεῖ ἔννοιαν.
A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.
Greek · SeptuagintΔόμα ἀνθρώπου ἐμπλατύνει αὐτὸν, καὶ παρὰ δυνάσταις καθιζάνει αὐτόν.
A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
Greek · SeptuagintΔίκαιος ἑαυτοῦ κατήγορος ἐν πρωτολογίᾳ, ὡς δʼ ἂν ἐπιβάλῃ ὁ ἀντίδικος ἐλέγχεται.
A silent [man] quells strifes, and determines between great powers.
Greek · SeptuagintἈντιλογίας παύει σιγηρὸς, ἐν δὲ δυναστείαις ὁρίζει.
A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is [as] strong as a [well]-founded palace.
Greek · SeptuagintἈδελφὸς ὑπὸ ἀδελφοῦ βοηθούμενος, ὡς πόλις ὀχυρὰ καὶ ὑψηλὴ, ἰσχύει δὲ ὥσπερ τεθεμελιωμένον βασίλειον.
A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.
Greek · SeptuagintἈπὸ καρπῶν στόματος ἀνὴρ πίμπλησι κοιλίαν αὐτοῦ, ἀπὸ δὲ καρπῶν χειλέων αὐτοῦ ἐμπλησθήσεται.
Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.
Greek · SeptuagintΘάνατος καὶ ζωὴ ἐν χειρὶ γλώσσης, οἱ δὲ κρατοῦντες αὐτῆς ἔδονται τοὺς καρποὺς αὐτῆς.
He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God.
Greek · SeptuagintὋς εὗρε γυναῖκα ἀγαθὴν, εὗρε χάριτας, ἔλαβε δὲ παρὰ Θεοῦ ἱλαρότητα·
The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.
Greek · SeptuagintἈφροσύνη ἀνδρὸς λυμαίνεται τὰς ὁδοὺς αὐτοῦ, τὸν δὲ Θεὸν αἰτιᾶται τῇ καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ.
Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
Greek · SeptuagintΠλοῦτος προστίθησι φίλους πολλοὺς, ὁ δὲ πτωχὸς καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ ὑπάρχοντος φίλου λείπεται.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
Greek · SeptuagintΜάρτυς ψευδὴς οὐκ ἀτιμώρητος ἔσται, ὁ δὲ ἐγκαλῶν ἀδίκως οὐ διαφεύξεται.
Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to [another] man.
Greek · SeptuagintΠολλοὶ θεραπεύουσι πρόσωπα βασιλέων, πᾶς δὲ ὁ κακὸς γίνεται ὄνειδος ἀνδρί.
Every one who hates [his] poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that uses provoking words shall not escape.
Greek · SeptuagintΠᾶς ὃς ἀδελφὸν πτωχὸν μισεῖ, καὶ φιλίας μακρὰν ἔσται· ἔννοια ἀγαθὴ τοῖς εἰδόσιν αὐτὴν ἐγγιεῖ, ἀνὴρ δὲ φρόνιμος εὑρήσει αὐτήν· ὁ πολλὰ κακοποιῶν τελεσιουργεῖ κακίαν, ὃς δὲ ἐρεθίζει λόγους, οὐ σωθήσεται.
He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
Greek · SeptuagintὉ κτώμενος φρόνησιν ἀγαπᾷ ἑαυτὸν, ὃς δὲ φυλάσσει φρόνησιν, εὑρήσει ἀγαθά.
A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
Greek · SeptuagintΜάρτυς ψευδὴς οὐκ ἀτιμώρητος ἔσται, ὃς δʼ ἂν ἐκκαύσῃ κακίαν, ἀπολεῖται ὑπʼ αὐτῆς.
Delight does not suit a fool, nor [is it seemly] if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
Greek · SeptuagintΟὐ συμφέρει ἄφρονι τρυφὴ, καὶ ἐὰν οἰκέτης ἄρξηται μεθʼ ὕβρεως δυναστεύειν.
A merciful man is long-suffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.
Greek · SeptuagintἘλεήμων ἀνὴρ μακροθυμεῖ, τὸ δὲ καύχημα αὐτοῦ ἐπέρχεται παρανόμοις.
The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.
Greek · SeptuagintΒασιλέως ἀπειλὴ ὁμοία βρυγμῷ λέοντος· ὥσπερ δὲ δρόσος ἐπὶ χόρτῳ, οὕτως τὸ ἱλαρὸν αὐτοῦ.
A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows [paid out] of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
Greek · SeptuagintΑἰσχύνη πατρὶ υἱὸς ἄφρων, οὐχ ἁγναὶ εὐχαὶ ἀπὸ μισθώματος ἑταίρας.
Fathers divide house and substance to [their] children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
Greek · SeptuagintΟἶκον καὶ ὕπαρξιν μερίζουσι πατέρες παισὶ, παρὰ δὲ Κυρίου ἁρμόζεται γυνὴ ἀνδρί.
Cowardice possesses the effeminate [man]; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
Greek · SeptuagintΔειλία κατέχει ἀνδρόγυνον, ψυχὴ δὲ ἀεργοῦ πεινάσει.
He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
Greek · SeptuagintὋς φυλάσσει ἐντολὴν, τηρεῖ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχήν· ὁ δὲ καταφρονῶν τῶν ἑαυτοῦ ὁδῶν, ἀπολεῖται.
He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
Greek · SeptuagintΔανείζει Θεῷ ὁ ἐλεῶν πτωχὸν, κατὰ δὲ τὸ δόμα αὐτοῦ ἀνταποδώσει αὐτῷ.
Chasten thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness.
Greek · SeptuagintΠαίδευε υἱόν σου, οὕτως γὰρ ἔσται εὔελπις, εἰς δὲ ὕβριν μὴ ἐπαίρου τῇ ψυχῇ σου.
A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
Greek · SeptuagintΚακόφρων ἀνὴρ πολλὰ ζημιωθήσεται· ἐὰν δὲ λοιμεύηται, καὶ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ προσθήσει.
Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.
Greek · SeptuagintἌκουε, υἱὲ, παιδείαν πατρός σου, ἵνα σοφὸς γένῃ ἐπʼ ἐσχάτων σου.
[There are] many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
Greek · SeptuagintΠολλοὶ λογισμοὶ ἐν καρδίᾳ ἀνδρὸς, ἡ δὲ βουλὴ τοῦ Κυρίου εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα μένει.
Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
Greek · SeptuagintΚαρπὸς ἀνδρὶ ἐλεημοσύνη, κρείσσων δὲ πτωχὸς δίκαιος ἢ πλούσιος ψευδής.
The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
Greek · SeptuagintΦόβος Κυρίου εἰς ζωὴν ἀνδρὶ· ὁ δὲ ἄφοβος αὐλισθήσεται ἐν τόποις οὗ οὐκ ἐπισκοπεῖται γνῶσις.
He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even [bring] them up to his mouth.
Greek · SeptuagintὉ ἐγκρύπτων εἰς τὸν κόλπον αὐτοῦ χεῖρας ἀδίκως, οὐδὲ τῷ στόματι οὐ μὴ προσενείκῃ αὐτάς.
When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
Greek · SeptuagintΛοιμοῦ μαστιγουμένου, ἄφρων πανουργότερος γίνεται· ἐὰν δὲ ἐλέγχῃς ἄνδρα φρόνιμον, νοήσει αἴσθησιν.
He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
Greek · SeptuagintὉ ἀτιμάζων πατέρα καὶ ἀπωθούμενος μητέρα αὐτοῦ, καταισχυνθήσεται καὶ ἐπονείδιστος ἔσται.
A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
Greek · SeptuagintΥἱὸς ἀπολειπόμενος φυλάξαι παιδείαν πατρὸς, μελετήσει ῥήσεις κακάς.
He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgments.
Greek · SeptuagintὉ ἐγγυώμενος παῖδα ἄφρονα, καθυβρίσει δικαίωμα· στόμα δὲ ἀσεβῶν καταπίεται κρίσεις.
Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
Greek · SeptuagintἙτοιμάζονται ἀκολάστοις μάστιγες, καὶ τιμωρίαι ὁμοίως ἄφροσιν.
Wine is an intemperate thing, and strong drink full of violence: but every fool is entangled with them.
Greek · SeptuagintἈκολάστον οἶνος, καὶ ὑβριστικὸν μέθη, πᾶς δὲ ἄφρων τοιούτοις συμπλέκεται.
The threat of a king differs not from the rage of a lion; and he that provokes him sins against his own soul.
Greek · SeptuagintΟὐ διαφέρει ἀπειλὴ βασιλέως θυμοῦ λέοντος, ὁ δὲ παροξύνων αὐτὸν ἁμαρτάνει εἰς τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχήν.
[It is] a glory to a man to turn aside from railing; but every fool is entangled with such matters.
Greek · SeptuagintΔόξα ἀνδρὶ ἀποστρέφεσθαι λοιδορίας, πᾶς δὲ ἄφρων τοιούτοις συμπλέκεται.
A sluggard when reproached is not ashamed: so also he who borrows corn in harvest.
Greek · SeptuagintὈνειδιζόμενος ὀκνηρὸς οὐκ αἰσχύνεται, ὡσαύτως καὶ ὁ δανειζόμενος σῖτον ἐν ἀμητῷ.
Counsel in a man's heart is deep water; but a prudent man will draw it out.
Greek · SeptuagintὝδωρ βαθὺ βουλὴ ἐν καρδίᾳ ἀνδρὸς, ἀνὴρ δὲ φρόνιμος ἐξαντλήσει αὐτήν.
A man is valuable, and a merciful man precious: but [it is] hard to find a faithful man.
Greek · SeptuagintΜέγα ἄνθρωπος, καὶ τίμιον ἀνὴρ ἐλεήμων, ἄνδρα δὲ πιστὸν ἔργον εὑρεῖν.
He that walks blameless in justice, shall leave his children blessed.
Greek · SeptuagintὋς ἀναστρέφεται ἄμωμος ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ, μακαρίους τοὺς παῖδας αὐτοῦ καταλείψει.
Whenever a righteous king sits on the throne, no evil thing can stand before his presence.
Greek · SeptuagintὍταν βασιλεὺς δίκαιος καθίσῃ ἐπὶ θρόνου, οὐκ ἐναντιοῦται ἐν ὀφθαλμοῖς αὐτοῦ πᾶν πονηρόν.
Who will boast that he has a pure heart? or who will boldly say that he is pure from sins?
Greek · SeptuagintΤίς καυχήσεται ἁγνὴν ἔχειν τὴν καρδίαν; ἢ τίς παῤῥησιάσεται καθαρὸς εἶναι ἀπὸ ἁμαρτιῶν;
A large and small weight, and divers measures, are even both of them unclean before the Lord; and [so is] he that makes them.
Greek · SeptuagintΣτάθμιον μέγα καὶ μικρὸν, καὶ μέτρα δισσὰ, ἀκάθαρτα ἐνώπιον Κυρίου καὶ ἀμφότερα, καὶ ὁ ποιῶν αὐτά.
A youth [when in company] with a godly man, will be restrained in his devices, and [then] his way will be straight.
Greek · SeptuagintἘν τοῖς ἐπιτηδεύμασιν αὐτοῦ συμποδισθήσεται νεανίσκος μετὰ ὁσίου, καὶ εὐθεῖα ἡ ὁδὸς αὐτοῦ.
The ear hears, and the eye sees: even both of them are the Lord's work.
Greek · SeptuagintΟὖς ἀκούει, καὶ ὀφθαλμὸς ὁρᾷ, Κυρίου ἔργα καὶ ἀμφότερα.
Love not to speak ill, lest thou be cut off: open thine eyes, and be filled with bread.
Greek · SeptuagintΜὴ ἀγάπα καταλαλεῖν, ἵνα μὴ ἐξαρθῇς· διάνοιξον τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς σου, καὶ ἐμπλήσθητι ἄρτων.
A double weight is an abomination to the Lord; and a deceitful balance is not good in his sight.
Greek · SeptuagintΒδέλυγμα Κυρίῳ δισσὸν στάθμιον, καὶ ζυγὸς δόλιος οὐ καλὸν ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ.
A man's goings are directed of the Lord: how then can a mortal understand his ways?
Greek · SeptuagintΠαρὰ Κυρίου εὐθύνεται τὰ διαβήματα ἀνδρὶ, θνητὸς δὲ πῶς ἂν νοήσαι τὰς ὁδοὺς αὐτοῦ;
It is a snare to a man hastily to consecrate some of his own property: for [in that case] repentance comes after vowing.
Greek · SeptuagintΠαγὶς ἀνδρὶ ταχύ τι τῶν ἰδίων ἁγιάσαι, μετὰ γὰρ τὸ εὔξασθαι μετανοεῖν γίνεται.
A wise king utterly crushes the ungodly, and will bring a wheel upon them.
Greek · SeptuagintΛικμήτωρ ἀσεβῶν βασιλεὺς σοφὸς, καὶ ἐπιβαλεῖ αὐτοῖς τροχόν.
The spirit of man is a light of the Lord, who searches the inmost parts of the belly.
Greek · SeptuagintΦῶς Κυρίου πνοὴ ἀνθρώπων, ὃς ἐρευνᾷ ταμιεῖα κοιλίας.
Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, and will surround his throne with righteousness.
Greek · SeptuagintἘλεημοσύνη καὶ ἀλήθεια φυλακὴ βασιλεῖ, καὶ περικυκλώσουσιν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ τὸν θρόνον αὐτοῦ.
Wisdom is an ornament to young men; and grey [hairs] are the glory of old men.
Greek · SeptuagintΚόσμος νεανίαις σοφία, δόξα δὲ πρεσβυτέρων πολιαί.
Bruises and contusions befall bad men; and plagues [shall come] into the inward parts of [their] belly.
Greek · SeptuagintὙπώπια καὶ συντρίμματα συναντᾷ κακοῖς, πληγαὶ δὲ εἰς ταμιεῖα κοιλίας.
As a rush of water, so is the king's heart in God's hand: he turns it whithersoever he may desire to point out.
Greek · SeptuagintὭσπερ ὁρμὴ ὕδατος, οὕτως καρδία βασιλέως ἐν χειρὶ Θεοῦ, οὗ ἐὰν θέλων νεῦσαι ἐκεῖ ἔκλινεν αὐτήν.
Every man seems to himself righteous; but the Lord directs the hearts.
Greek · SeptuagintΠᾶς ἀνὴρ φαίνεται ἑαυτῷ δίκαιος, κατευθύνει δὲ καρδίας Κύριος.
To do justly and to speak truth, are more pleasing to God than the blood of sacrifices.
Greek · SeptuagintΠοιεῖν δίκαια καὶ ἀληθεύειν, ἀρεστὰ παρὰ Θεῷ μᾶλλον ἢ θυσιῶν αἷμα.
A high-minded man is stout-hearted in [his] pride; and the lamp of the wicked is sin.
Greek · SeptuagintΜεγαλόφρων ἐν ὕβρει θρασυκάρδιος, λαμπτὴρ δὲ ἀσεβῶν ἁμαρτία.
He that gathers treasures with a lying tongue pursues vanity [on] to the snares of death.
Greek · SeptuagintὉ ἐνεργῶν θησαυρίσματα γλώσσῃ ψευδεῖ, μάταια διώκει ἐπὶ παγίδας θανάτου.
Destruction shall lodge with the ungodly; for they refuse to do justly.
Greek · SeptuagintὌλεθρος ἀσεβέσιν ἐπιξενωθήσεται, οὐ γὰρ βούλονται πράσσειν τὰ δίκαια.
To the froward God sends froward ways; for his works are pure and right.
Greek · SeptuagintΠρὸς τοὺς σκολιοὺς σκολιὰς ὁδοὺς ἀποστέλλει ὁ Θεὸς, ἁγνὰ γὰρ καὶ ὀρθὰ τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ.
[It is] better to dwell in a corner on the house-top, than in plastered [rooms] with unrighteousness, and in an open house.
Greek · SeptuagintΚρεῖσσον οἰκεῖν ἐπὶ γωνίας ὑπαίθρου, ἢ ἐν κεκονιαμένοις μετὰ ἀδικίας καὶ ἐν οἴκῳ κοινῷ.
The soul of the ungodly shall not be pitied by any man.
Greek · SeptuagintΨυχὴ ἀσεβοῦς οὐκ ἐλεηθήσεται ὑπʼ οὐδενὸς τῶν ἀνθρώπων.
When an intemperate man is punished the simple becomes wiser: and a wise man understanding will receive knowledge.
Greek · SeptuagintΖημιουμένου ἀκολάστου πανουργότερος γίνεται ὁ ἄκακος, συνιῶν δὲ σοφὸς δέξεται γνῶσιν.
A righteous man understands the hearts of the ungodly: and despises the ungodly for their wickedness.
Greek · SeptuagintΣυνιεῖ δίκαιος καρδίας ἀσεβῶν, καὶ φαυλίζει ἀσεβεῖς ἐν κακοῖς.
He that stops his ears from hearing the poor, himself also shall cry, and there shall be none to hear [him].
Greek · SeptuagintὋς φράσσει τὰ ὦτα αὐτοῦ τοῦ μὴ ἐπακοῦσαι ἀσθενοῦς, καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπικαλέσεται καὶ οὐκ ἔσται ὁ εἰσακούων.
A secret gift calms anger: but he that forbears to give stirs up strong wrath.
Greek · SeptuagintΔόσις λάθριος ἀνατρέπει ὀργάς, δώρων δὲ ὁ φειδόμενος θυμὸν ἐγείρει ἰσχυρόν.
[It is] the joy of the righteous to do judgment: but a holy [man] is abominable with evil-doers.
Greek · SeptuagintΕὐφροσύνη δικαίων ποιεῖν κρίμα, ὅσιος δὲ ἀκάθαρτος παρὰ κακούργοις.
A man that wanders out of the way of righteousness, shall rest in the congregation of giants.
Greek · SeptuagintἈνὴρ πλανώμενος ἐξ ὁδοῦ δικαιοσύνης, ἐν συναγωγῇ γιγάντων ἀναπαύσεται.
A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;
Greek · SeptuagintἈνὴρ ἐνδεὴς ἀγαπᾷ εὐφροσύνην, φιλῶν οἶνον καὶ ἔλαιον εἰς πλοῦτον·
and a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.
Greek · SeptuagintΠερικάθαρμα δὲ δικαίου ἄνομος.
[It is] better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.
Greek · SeptuagintΚρεῖσσον οἰκεῖν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, ἢ μετὰ γυναικὸς μαχίμου καὶ γλωσσώδους καὶ καὶ ὀργίλου.