Sirach 3
King James Version with ApocryphaTranslation
King James Version with Apocrypha
Septuagint (Greek Old Testament), second edition
1Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe.
1ΕΜΟΥ τοῦ πατρὸς ἀκούσατε, τέκνα, καὶ οὕτως ποιήσατε, ἵνα σωθῆτε·
2For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.
2ὁ γὰρ Κύριος ἐδόξασε πατέρα ἐπὶ τέκνοις καὶ κρίσιν μητρὸς ἐστερέωσεν ἐφ᾿ υἱοῖς.
3Whoso honoureth his father maketh an atonement for his sins:
3ὁ τιμῶν πατέρα ἐξιλάσεται ἁμαρτίας,
4And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.
4καὶ ὡς ὁ ἀποθησαυρίζων, ὁ δοξάζων μητέρα αὐτοῦ.
5Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.
5ὁ τιμῶν πατέρα εὐφρανθήσεται ὑπὸ τέκνων, καὶ ἐν ἡμέρᾳ προσευχῆς αὐτοῦ εἰσακουσθήσεται.
6He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother.
6ὁ δοξάζων πατέρα μακροημερεύσει, καὶ ὁ εἰσακούων Κυρίου ἀναπαύσει μητέρα αὐτοῦ·
7He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.
7καὶ ὡς δεσπόταις δουλεύσει ἐν τοῖς γεννήσασιν αὐτόν.
8Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.
8ἐν ἔργῳ καὶ λόγῳ τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου, ἵνα ἐπέλθῃ σοι εὐλογία παρ᾿ αὐτοῦ·
9For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.
9εὐλογία γὰρ πατρὸς στηρίζει οἴκους τέκνων, κατάρα δὲ μητρὸς ἐκριζοῖ θεμέλια.
10Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee.
10μὴ δοξάζου ἐν ἀτιμίᾳ πατρός σου, οὐ γάρ ἐστί σοι δόξα πατρὸς ἀτιμία·
11For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.
11ἡ γὰρ δόξα ἀνθρώπου ἐκ τιμῆς πατρὸς αὐτοῦ, καὶ ὄνειδος τέκνοις μήτηρ ἐν ἀδοξίᾳ.
12My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth.
12τέκνον, ἀντιλαβοῦ ἐν γήρᾳ πατρός σου, καὶ μὴ λυπήσῃς αὐτὸν ἐν τῇ ζωῇ αὐτοῦ·
13And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength.
13κἂν ἀπολείπῃ σύνεσιν, συγγνώμην ἔχε καὶ μὴ ἀτιμάσῃς αὐτὸν ἐν πάσῃ ἰσχύϊ σου.
14For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.
14ἐλεημοσύνη γὰρ πατρὸς οὐκ ἐπιλησθήσεται, καὶ ἀντὶ ἁμαρτιῶν προσαν οικοδομηθήσεταί σοι.
15In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather.
15ἐν ἡμέρᾳ θλίψεώς σου ἀναμνησθήσεταί σου· ὡς εὐδία ἐπὶ παγετῷ, οὕτως ἀναλυθήσονταί σου αἱ ἁμαρτίαι.
16He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.
16ὡς βλάσφημος ὁ ἐγκαταλιπὼν πατέρα, καὶ κεκατηραμένος ὑπὸ Κυρίου ὁ παροργίζων μητέρα αὐτοῦ.
17My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
17τέκνον, ἐν πραυ±τητι τὰ ἔργα σου διέξαγε, καὶ ὑπὸ ἀνθρώπου δεκτοῦ ἀγαπηθήσῃ.
18The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.
18ὅσῳ μέγας εἶ, τοσούτῳ ταπεινοῦ σεαυτόν, καὶ ἔναντι Κυρίου εὑρήσεις χάριν·
19Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.
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20For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.
20ὅτι μεγάλη ἡ δυναστεία τοῦ Κυρίου καὶ ὑπὸ τῶν ταπεινῶν δοξάζεται.
21Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.
21χαλεπώτερά σου μὴ ζήτει καὶ ἰσχυρότερά σου μὴ ἐξέταζε·
22But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.
22ἃ προσετάγη σοι, ταῦτα διανοοῦ, οὐ γάρ ἐστί σοι χρεία τῶν κρυπτῶν.
23Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
23ἐν τοῖς περισσοῖς τῶν ἔργων σου μὴ περιεργάζου· πλείονα γὰρ συνέσεως ἀνθρώπων ὑπεδείχθη σοι·
24For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.
24πολλοὺς γὰρ ἐπλάνησεν ἡ ὑπόληψις αὐτῶν, καὶ ὑπόνοια πονηρὰ ὠλίσθησε διανοίας αὐτῶν. [25 κόρας μὴ ἔχων ἀπορήσεις φωτός, γνώσεως δὲ ἄμοιρος ὢν μὴ ἐπαγγέλλου].
25Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not.
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26A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein.
26καρδία σκληρὰ κακωθήσεται ἐπ᾿ ἐσχάτων, καὶ ὁ ἀγαπῶν κίνδυνον ἐν αὐτῷ ἐμπεσεῖται.
27An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.
27καρδία σκληρὰ βαρυνθήσεται πόνοις, καὶ ὁ ἁμαρτωλὸς προσθήσει ἁμαρτίαν ἐφ᾿ ἁμαρτίαις.
28In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
28ἐπαγωγὴ ὑπερηφάνου οὐκ ἔστιν ἴασις, φυτὸν γὰρ πονηρίας ἐρρίζωκεν ἐν αὐτῷ.
29The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.
29καρδία συνετοῦ διανοηθήσεται παραβολήν, καὶ οὖς ἀκροατοῦ ἐπιθυμία σοφοῦ.
30Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.
30πῦρ φλογιζόμενον ἀποσβέσει ὕδωρ, καὶ ἐλεημοσύνη ἐξιλάσεται ἁμαρτίας.
31And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.
31ὁ ἀνταποδιδοὺς χάριτας μέμνηται εἰς τὰ μετὰ ταῦτα, καὶ ἐν καιρῷ πτώσεως εὑρήσει στήριγμα.
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