Παροιμίαι
Chapter 12
| Alexandrinus | Vaticanus |
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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he who hates reproof is brutish.
אֹהֵ֣ב מ֖וּסָר אֹ֣הֵֽב דָּ֑עַת וְשֹׂנֵ֖א תֹוכַ֣חַת בָּֽעַר׃
| 1 ὁ ἀγαπῶν παιδείαν ἀγαπᾷ αἴσθησιν ὁ δὲ μισῶν ἐλέγχους ἄφρων. | 1 Ὁ ἀγαπῶν παιδείαν, ἀγαπᾷ αἴσθησιν, ὁ δὲ μισῶν ἐλέγχους ἄφρων. |
| 1 He who loves instruction loves sense, but he who hates reproofs is a fool. | 1 He who loves instruction loves sense, but he who hates reproofs is a fool. |
2 A good man obtains favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
טֹ֗וב יָפִ֣יק רָ֭צֹון מֵיְהוָ֑ה וְאִ֖ישׁ מְזִמֹּ֣ות יַרְשִֽׁיעַ׃
| 2 κρείσσων ὁ εὑρὼν χάριν παρὰ κυρίῳ, ἀνὴρ δὲ παράνομος παρασιωπηθήσεται. | 2 κρείσσων ὁ εὑρὼν χάριν παρὰ Κυρίῳ, ἀνὴρ δὲ παράνομος παρασιωπηθήσεται. |
| 2 He who has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence. | 2 He who has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence. |
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
לֹא־יִכֹּ֣ון אָדָ֣ם בְּרֶ֑שַׁע וְשֹׁ֥רֶשׁ צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים בַּל־יִמֹּֽוט׃
| 3 οὐ κατορθώσει ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἀνόμου, αἱ δὲ ῥίζαι τῶν δικαίων οὐκ ἐξαρθήσονται. | 3 οὐ κατορθώσει ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἀνόμου, αἱ δὲ ῥίζαι τῶν δικαίων οὐκ ἐξαρθήσονται. |
| 3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up. | 3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up. |
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she who makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
אֵֽשֶׁת־חַ֭יִל עֲטֶ֣רֶת בַּעְלָ֑הּ וּכְרָקָ֖ב בְּעַצְמֹותָ֣יו מְבִישָֽׁה׃
| 4 γυνὴ ἀνδρεία στέφανος τῷ ἀνδρὶ αὐτῆς· ὥσπερ δὲ ἐν ξύλῳ σκώληξ, οὕτως ἄνδρα ἀπόλλυσιν γυνὴ κακοποιός. | 4 γυνὴ ἀνδρεία στέφανος τῷ ἀνδρὶ αὐτῆς· ὥσπερ δὲ ἐν ξύλῳ σκώληξ, οὕτως ἄνδρα ἀπόλλυσι γυνὴ κακοποιός. |
| 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband. | 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband. |
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
מַחְשְׁבֹ֣ות צַדִּיקִ֣ים מִשְׁפָּ֑ט תַּחְבֻּלֹ֖ות רְשָׁעִ֣ים מִרְמָֽה׃
| 5 λογισμοὶ δικαίων κρίματα, κυβερνῶσιν δὲ ἀσεβεῖς δόλους. | 5 λογισμοὶ δικαίων κρίματα, κυβερνῶσι δὲ ἀσεβεῖς δόλους. |
| 5 The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits. | 5 The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits. |
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
דִּבְרֵ֣י רְשָׁעִ֣ים אֱרָב־דָּ֑ם וּפִ֥י יְ֝שָׁרִ֗ים יַצִּילֵֽם׃
| 6 λόγοι ἀσεβῶν δόλιοι στόμα, δὲ ὀρθῶν ῥύσεται αὐτούς. | 6 λόγοι ἀσεβῶν δόλιοι, στόμα δὲ ὀρθῶν ῥύσεται αὐτούς. |
| 6 The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. | 6 The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. |
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
הָפֹ֣וךְ רְשָׁעִ֣ים וְאֵינָ֑ם וּבֵ֖ית צַדִּיקִ֣ים יַעֲמֹֽד׃
| 7 οὗ ἐὰν στραφῇ, ἀσεβὴς ἀφανίζεται, οἶκοι δὲ δικαίων παραμένουσιν. | 7 οὗ ἐὰν στραφῇ ὁ ἀσεβής, ἀφανίζεται, οἶκοι δὲ δικαίων παραμένουσι. |
| 7 When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain. | 7 When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain. |
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
לְֽפִי־שִׂ֭כְלֹו יְהֻלַּל־אִ֑ישׁ וְנַעֲוֵה־לֵ֝֗ב יִהְיֶ֥ה לָבֽוּז׃
| 8 στόμα συνετοῦ ἐγκωμιάζεται ὑπὸ ἀνδρός, νωθροκάρδιος δὲ μυκτηρίζεται. | 8 στόμα συνετοῦ ἐγκωμιάζεται ὑπὸ ἀνδρός, νωθροκάρδιος δὲ μυκτηρίζεται. |
| 8 The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he who is dull of heart is had in derision. | 8 The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he who is dull of heart is had in derision. |
9 He who is despised, and has a servant, is better than he who honours himself, and lacks bread.
טֹ֣וב נִ֭קְלֶה וְעֶ֣בֶד לֹ֑ו מִ֝מְּתַכַּבֵּ֗ד וַחֲסַר־לָֽחֶם׃
| 9 κρείσσων ἀνὴρ ἐν ἀτιμίᾳ δουλεύων ἑαυτῷ ἢ τιμὴν ἑαυτῷ περιτιθεὶς καὶ προσδεόμενος ἄρτου. | 9 κρείσσων ἀνὴρ ἐν ἀτιμίᾳ δουλεύων ἑαυτῷ ἢ τιμὴν ἑαυτῷ περιτιθεὶς καὶ προσδεόμενος ἄρτου. |
| 9 Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread. | 9 Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread. |
10 A righteous man regards the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
יֹודֵ֣עַ צַ֭דִּיק נֶ֣פֶשׁ בְּהֶמְתֹּ֑ו וְֽרַחֲמֵ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים אַכְזָרִֽי׃
| 10 δίκαιος οἰκτίρει ψυχὰς κτηνῶν αὐτοῦ, τὰ δὲ σπλάγχνα τῶν ἀσεβῶν ἀνελεήμονα. | 10 δίκαιος οἰκτείρει ψυχὰς κτηνῶν αὐτοῦ, τὰ δὲ σπλάγχνα τῶν ἀσεβῶν ἀνελεήμονα. |
| 10 A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful. | 10 A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful. |
11 He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he who follows vain persons is void of understanding.
עֹבֵ֣ד אַ֭דְמָתֹו יִֽשְׂבַּֽע־לָ֑חֶם וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף רֵיקִ֣ים חֲסַר־לֵֽב׃
| 11 ὁ ἐργαζόμενος τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γῆν ἐμπλησθήσεται ἄρτων, οἱ δὲ διώκοντες μάταια ἐνδεεῖς φρενῶν. | 11 ὁ ἐργαζόμενος τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γῆν ἐμπλησθήσεται ἄρτων, οἱ δὲ διώκοντες μάταια ἐνδεεῖς φρενῶν. |
| 11 He who tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they who pursue vanities are void of understanding. | 11 He who tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they who pursue vanities are void of understanding. |
11a N/A
| 11a ὅς ἐστιν ἡδὺς ἐν οἴνων διατριβαῖς, ἐν τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ ὀχυρώμασιν καταλείψει ἀτιμίαν. | 11a ὅς ἐστιν ἡδὺς ἐν οἴνων διατριβαῖς, ἐν τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ ὀχυρώμασι καταλείψει ἀτιμίαν. |
| 11a He who enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds. | 11a He who enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds. |
12 The wicked desires the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
חָמַ֣ד רָ֭שָׁע מְצֹ֣וד רָעִ֑ים וְשֹׁ֖רֶשׁ צַדִּיקִ֣ים יִתֵּֽן׃
| 12 ἐπιθυμίαι ἀσεβῶν κακαί, αἱ δὲ ῥίζαι τῶν εὐσεβῶν ἐν ὀχυρώμασιν. | 12 ἐπιθυμίαι ἀσεβῶν κακαί, αἱ δὲ ῥίζαι τῶν εὐσεβῶν ἐν ὀχυρώμασι. |
| 12 The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set. | 12 The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set. |
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
בְּפֶ֣שַׁע שְׂ֭פָתַיִם מֹוקֵ֣שׁ רָ֑ע וַיֵּצֵ֖א מִצָּרָ֣ה צַדִּֽיק׃
| 13 δι’ ἁμαρτίαν χειλέων ἐμπίπτει εἰς παγίδας ἁμαρτωλός, ἐκφεύγει δὲ ἐξ αὐτῶν δίκαιος. | 13 δι’ ἁμαρτίαν χειλέων ἐμπίπτει εἰς παγίδας ἁμαρτωλός, ἐκφεύγει δὲ ἐξ αὐτῶν δίκαιος. |
| 13 For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. | 13 For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. |
13a N/A
| 13a ὁ βλέπων λεῖα ἐλεηθήσεται, ὁ δὲ συναντῶν ἐν πύλαις ἐκθλίψει ψυχάς. | 13a ὁ βλέπων λεῖα ἐλεηθήσεται, ὁ δὲ συναντῶν ἐν πύλαις ἐκθλίψει ψυχάς. |
| 13a He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he who contends in the gates will afflict souls. | 13a He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he who contends in the gates will afflict souls. |
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
מִפְּרִ֣י פִי־אִ֭ישׁ יִשְׂבַּע־טֹ֑וב וּגְמ֥וּל יְדֵי־אָ֝דָ֗ם לֹֽו׃
| 14 ἀπὸ καρπῶν στόματος ψυχὴ ἀνδρὸς πλησθήσεται ἀγαθῶν, ἀνταπόδομα δὲ χειλέων αὐτοῦ δοθήσεται αὐτῷ. | 14 ἀπὸ καρπῶν στόματος ψυχὴ ἀνδρὸς πλησθήσεται ἀγαθῶν, ἀνταπόδομα δὲ χειλέων αὐτοῦ δοθήσεται αὐτῷ. |
| 14 The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompense of his lips shall be given to him. | 14 The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompense of his lips shall be given to him. |
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he who listens unto counsel is wise.
דֶּ֣רֶךְ אֱ֭וִיל יָשָׁ֣ר בְּעֵינָ֑יו וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ לְעֵצָ֣ה חָכָֽם׃
| 15 ὁδοὶ ἀφρόνων ὀρθαὶ ἐνώπιον αὐτῶν, εἰσακούει δὲ συμβουλίας σοφός. | 15 ὁδοὶ ἀφρόνων ὀρθαὶ ἐνώπιον αὐτῶν, εἰσακούει δὲ συμβουλίας σοφός. |
| 15 The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man listens to counsels. | 15 The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man listens to counsels. |
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.
אֱוִ֗יל בַּ֭יֹּום יִוָּדַ֣ע כַּעְסֹ֑ו וְכֹסֶ֖ה קָלֹ֣ון עָרֽוּם׃
| 16 ἄφρων αὐθημερὸν ἐξαγγέλλει ὀργὴν αὐτοῦ, κρύπτει δὲ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ἀτιμίαν πανοῦργος. | 16 ἄφρων αὐθημερὸν ἐξαγγέλλει ὀργὴν αὐτοῦ, κρύπτει δὲ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ἀτιμίαν ἀνὴρ πανοῦργος. |
| 16 A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace. | 16 A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace. |
17 He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
יָפִ֣יחַ אֱ֭מוּנָה יַגִּ֣יד צֶ֑דֶק וְעֵ֖ד שְׁקָרִ֣ים מִרְמָֽה׃
| 17 ἐπιδεικνυμένην πίστιν ἀπαγγέλλει δίκαιος, ὁ δὲ μάρτυς τῶν ἀδίκων δόλιος. | 17 ἐπιδεικνυμένην πίστιν ἀπαγγέλλει δίκαιος, ὁ δὲ μάρτυς τῶν ἀδίκων δόλιος. |
| 17 A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful. | 17 A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful. |
18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
יֵ֣שׁ בֹּ֖וטֶה כְּמַדְקְרֹ֣ות חָ֑רֶב וּלְשֹׁ֖ון חֲכָמִ֣ים מַרְפֵּֽא׃
| 18 εἰσὶν οἳ λέγοντες τιτρώσκουσιν μαχαίρᾳ, γλῶσσαι δὲ σοφῶν ἰῶνται. | 18 εἰσὶν οἳ λέγοντες τιτρώσκουσι μαχαίρᾳ, γλῶσσαι δὲ σοφῶν ἰῶνται. |
| 18 Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal. | 18 Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal. |
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
שְֽׂפַת־אֱ֭מֶת תִּכֹּ֣ון לָעַ֑ד וְעַד־אַ֝רְגִּ֗יעָה לְשֹׁ֣ון שָֽׁקֶר׃
| 19 χείλη ἀληθινὰ κατορθοῖ μαρτυρίαν, μάρτυς δὲ ταχὺς γλῶσσαν ἔχει ἄδικον. | 19 χείλη ἀληθινὰ κατορθοῖ μαρτυρίαν, μάρτυς δὲ ταχὺς γλῶσσαν ἔχει ἄδικον. |
| 19 True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue. | 19 True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue. |
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
מִ֭רְמָה בְּלֶב־חֹ֣רְשֵׁי רָ֑ע וּֽלְיֹעֲצֵ֖י שָׁלֹ֣ום שִׂמְחָֽה׃
| 20 δόλος ἐν καρδίᾳ τεκταινομένου κακά, οἱ δὲ βουλόμενοι εἰρήνην εὐφρανθήσονται. | 20 δόλος ἐν καρδίᾳ τεκταινομένου κακά, οἱ δὲ βουλόμενοι εἰρήνην εὐφρανθήσονται. |
| 20 There is deceit in the heart of him who imagines evil; but they who love peace shall rejoice. | 20 There is deceit in the heart of him who imagines evil; but they who love peace shall rejoice. |
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
לֹא־יְאֻנֶּ֣ה לַצַּדִּ֣יק כָּל־אָ֑וֶן וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים מָ֣לְאוּ רָֽע׃
| 21 οὐκ ἀρέσει τῷ δικαίῳ οὐδὲν ἄδικον, οἱ δὲ ἀσεβεῖς πλησθήσονται κακῶν. | 21 οὐκ ἀρέσει τῷ δικαίῳ οὐδὲν ἄδικον, οἱ δὲ ἀσεβεῖς πλησθήσονται κακῶν. |
| 21 No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief. | 21 No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief. |
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they who deal truly are his delight.
תֹּועֲבַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה שִׂפְתֵי־שָׁ֑קֶר וְעֹשֵׂ֖י אֱמוּנָ֣ה רְצֹונֹֽו׃
| 22 βδέλυγμα κυρίῳ χείλη ψευδῆ, ὁ δὲ ποιῶν πίστεις δεκτὸς παρ’ αὐτῷ. | 22 βδέλυγμα Κυρίῳ χείλη ψευδῆ, ὁ δὲ ποιῶν πίστεις δεκτὸς παρ’ αὐτῷ. |
| 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but he who deals faithfully is accepted with him. | 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but he who deals faithfully is accepted with him. |
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
אָדָ֣ם עָ֭רוּם כֹּ֣סֶה דָּ֑עַת וְלֵ֥ב כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים יִקְרָ֥א אִוֶּֽלֶת׃
| 23 ἀνὴρ συνετὸς θρόνος αἰσθήσεως, καρδία δὲ ἀφρόνων συναντήσεται ἀραῖς. | 23 ἀνὴρ συνετὸς θρόνος αἰσθήσεως, καρδία δὲ ἀφρόνων συναντήσεται ἀραῖς. |
| 23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses. | 23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses. |
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
יַד־חָרוּצִ֥ים תִּמְשֹׁ֑ול וּ֝רְמִיָּ֗ה תִּהְיֶ֥ה לָמַֽס׃
| 24 χεὶρ ἐκλεκτῶν κρατήσει εὐχερῶς, δόλιοι δὲ ἔσονται εἰς προνομήν. | 24 χεὶρ ἐκλεκτῶν κρατήσει εὐχερῶς, δόλιοι δὲ ἔσονται ἐν προνομῇ. |
| 24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey. | 24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey. |
25 Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.
דְּאָגָ֣ה בְלֶב־אִ֣ישׁ יַשְׁחֶ֑נָּה וְדָבָ֖ר טֹ֣וב יְשַׂמְּחֶֽנָּה׃
| 25 φοβερὸς λόγος καρδίαν ταράσσει ἀνδρὸς δικαίου, ἀγγελία δὲ ἀγαθὴ εὐφραίνει αὐτόν. | 25 φοβερὸς λόγος καρδίαν ταράσσει ἀνδρὸς δικαίου, ἀγγελία δὲ ἀγαθὴ εὐφραίνει αὐτόν. |
| 25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him. | 25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him. |
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduces them.
יָתֵ֣ר מֵרֵעֵ֣הוּ צַדִּ֑יק וְדֶ֖רֶךְ רְשָׁעִ֣ים תַּתְעֵֽם׃
| 26 ἐπιγνώμων δίκαιος ἑαυτοῦ φίλος ἔσται, αἱ δὲ γνῶμαι τῶν ἀσεβῶν ἀνεπιεικεῖς, ἁμαρτάνοντας καταδιώξεται κακά, ἡ δὲ ὁδὸς τῶν ἀσεβῶν πλανήσει αὐτούς. | 26
ἐπιγνώμων
δίκαιος
ἑαυτοῦ
φίλος
ἔσται,
αἱ
δὲ
γνῶμαι
τῶν
ἀσεβῶν
ἀνεπιεικεῖς. ἁμαρτάνοντας καταδιώξεται κακὰ ἡ δὲ ὁδὸς τῶν ἀσεβῶν πλανήσει αὐτούς. |
| 26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray. | 26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray. |
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast what he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
לֹא־יַחֲרֹ֣ךְ רְמִיָּ֣ה צֵידֹ֑ו וְהֹון־אָדָ֖ם יָקָ֣ר חָרֽוּץ׃
| 27 οὐκ ἐπιτεύξεται δόλιος θήρας, κτῆμα δὲ τίμιον ἀνὴρ καθαρός. | 27 οὐκ ἐπιτεύξεται δόλιος θήρας, κτῆμα δὲ τίμιον ἀνὴρ καθαρός. |
| 27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession. | 27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession. |
28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway of it there is no death.
בְּאֹֽרַח־צְדָקָ֥ה חַיִּ֑ים וְדֶ֖רֶךְ נְתִיבָ֣ה אַל־מָֽוֶת׃
| 28 ἐν ὁδοῖς δικαιοσύνης ζωή, ὁδοὶ δὲ μνησικάκων εἰς θάνατον. | 28
ἐν
ὁδοῖς
δικαιοσύνης
ζωή,
ὁδοὶ
δὲ
μνησικάκων
εἰς
θάνατον. |
| 28 In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those who remember injuries lead to death. | 28 In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those who remember injuries lead to death. |