ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑΙ 20
Septuagint (Greek Old Testament), second editionOriginal language
Septuagint (Greek Old Testament), second edition
Berean Standard Bible
1ΑΚΟΛΑΣΤΟΝ οἶνος καὶ ὑβριστικὸν μέθη, πᾶς δὲ ἄφρων τοιούτοις συμπλέκεται.
1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
2οὐ διαφέρει ἀπειλὴ βασιλέως θυμοῦ λέοντος, ὁ δὲ παροξύνων αὐτὸν ἁμαρτάνει εἰς τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχήν.
2The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
3δόξα ἀνδρὶ ἀποστρέφεσθαι λοιδορίας, πᾶς δὲ ἄφρων τοιούτοις συμπλέκεται.
3It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
4ὀνειδιζόμενος ὀκνηρὸς οὐκ αἰσχύνεται, ὡσαύτως καὶ ὁ δανειζόμενος σῖτον ἐν ἀμήτῳ.
4The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
5ὕδωρ βαθὺ βουλὴ ἐν καρδίᾳ ἀνδρός, ἀνὴρ δὲ φρόνιμος ἐξαντλήσει αὐτήν.
5The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
6μέγα ἄνθρωπος καὶ τίμιον ἀνὴρ ἐλεήμων, ἄνδρα δὲ πιστὸν ἔργον εὑρεῖν.
6Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
7ὃς ἀναστρέφεται ἄμωμος ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ, μακαρίους τοὺς παῖδας αὐτοῦ καταλείψει.
7The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
8ὅταν βασιλεὺς δίκαιος καθίσῃ ἐπὶ θρόνου, οὐκ ἐναντιοῦται ἐν ὀφθαλμοῖς αὐτοῦ πᾶν πονηρόν.
8A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
9τίς καυχήσεται ἁγνὴν ἔχειν τὴν καρδίαν; ἢ τίς παρρησιάσεται καθαρὸς εἶναι ἀπὸ ἁμαρτιῶν;
9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
10στάθμιον μέγα καὶ μικρὸν καὶ μέτρα δισσά, ἀκάθαρτα ἐνώπιον Κυρίου καὶ ἀμφότερα καὶ ὁ ποιῶν αὐτά.
10Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD.
11ἐν τοῖς ἐπιτηδεύμασιν αὐτοῦ συμποδισθήσεται νεανίσκος μετὰ ὁσίου, καὶ εὐθεῖα ἡ ὁδὸς αὐτοῦ.
11Even a young man is known by his actions— whether his conduct is pure and upright.
12οὖς ἀκούει καὶ ὀφθαλμὸς ὁρᾷ· Κυρίου ἔργα καὶ ἀμφότερα.
12Ears that hear and eyes that see— the LORD has made them both.
13μὴ ἀγάπα καταλαλεῖν, ἵνα μὴ ἐξαρθῇς· διάνοιξον τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς σου καὶ ἐμπλήσθητι ἄρτων.
13Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.
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14“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.
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15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
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16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
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17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
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18Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
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19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
20κακολογοῦντος πατέρα ἢ μητέρα σβεσθήσεται λαμπτήρ, αἱ δὲ κόραι τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτοῦ ὄψονται σκότος.
20Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
21μερὶς ἐπισπουδαζομένη ἐν πρώτοις, ἐν τοῖς τελευταίοις οὐκ εὐλογηθήσεται.
21An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
22μὴ εἴπῃς· τίσομαι τὸν ἐχθρόν, ἀλλ᾿ ὑπόμεινον τὸν Κύριον, ἵνα σοι βοηθήσῃ.
22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
23βδέλυγμα Κυρίῳ δισσὸν στάθμιον, καὶ ζυγὸς δόλιος οὐ καλὸν ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ.
23Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
24παρὰ Κυρίου εὐθύνεται τὰ διαβήματα ἀνδρί, θνητὸς δὲ πῶς ἂν νοήσαι τὰς ὁδοὺς αὐτοῦ;
24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
25παγὶς ἀνδρὶ ταχύ τι τῶν ἰδίων ἁγιάσαι, μετὰ γὰρ τὸ εὔξασθαι μετανοεῖν γίνεται.
25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
26λικμήτωρ ἀσεβῶν βασιλεὺς σοφός, καὶ ἐπιβαλεῖ αὐτοῖς τροχόν.
26A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27φῶς Κυρίου πνοὴ ἀνθρώπων, ὃς ἐρευνᾷ ταμιεῖα κοιλίας.
27The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
28ἐλεημοσύνη καὶ ἀλήθεια φυλακὴ βασιλεῖ, καὶ περικυκλώσουσιν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ τὸν θρόνον αὐτοῦ.
28Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
29κόσμος νεανίαις σοφία, δόξα δὲ πρεσβυτέρων πολιαί.
29The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
30ὑπώπια καὶ συντρίμματα συναντᾷ κακοῖς, πληγαὶ δὲ εἰς ταμιεῖα κοιλίας.
30Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
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