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מַעֲנֶה־רַּךְ יָשִׁיב חֵמָה וּדְבַר־עֶצֶב יַעֲלֶה־אָף
A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Ὀργὴ ἀπόλλυσι καὶ φρονίμους, ἀπόκρισις δὲ ὑποπίπτουσα ἀποστρέφει θυμὸν, λόγος δὲ λυπηρὸς ἐγείρει ὀργάς.
Anger slays even wise men; Yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: But a grievous word stirs up anger.
2
לְשׁוֹן חֲכָמִים תֵּיטִיב דָּעַת וּפִי כְסִילִים יַבִּיעַ אִוֶּלֶת
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Γλῶσσα σοφῶν καλὰ ἐπίσταται, στόμα δὲ ἀφρόνων ἀναγγέλλει κακά.
The tongue of the wise knows what is good: But the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.
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בְּכָל־מָקוֹם עֵינֵי יְהוָה צֹפוֹת רָעִים וטוֹבִים
The eyes of HaShem are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
Ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ ὀφθαλμοὶ Κυρίου σκοπεύουσι κακούς τε καὶ ἀγαθούς.
The eyes of the Lord behold Both the evil and the good in every place.
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מַרְפֵּא לָשׁוֹן עֵץ חַיִּים וְסֶלֶף בָּהּ שֶׁבֶר בְּרוּחַ
A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
Ἴασις γλώσσης δένδρον ζωῆς, ὁ δὲ συντηρῶν αὐτὴν πλησθήσεται πνεύματος.
The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, And he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.
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אֱוִיל יִנְאַץ מוּסַר אָבִיו וְשֹׁמֵר תּוֹכַחַת יַעְרִם
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Ἄφρων μυκτηρίζει παιδείαν πατρὸς, ὁ δὲ φυλάσσων ἐντολὰς, πανουργότερος· ἐν πλεοναζούσῃ δικαιοσύνῃ ἰσχὺς πολλὴ, οἱ δὲ ἀσεβεῖς ὁλόῤῥιζοι ἐκ γῆς ἀπολοῦνται.
A fool scorns his father’s instruction: But he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: But the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.
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בֵּית צַדִּיק חֹסֶן רָב וּבִתְבוּאַת רָשָׁע נֶעְכָּרֶת
In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Οἴκοις δικαίων ἰσχὺς πολλή, καρποὶ δὲ ἀσεβῶν ἀπολοῦνται.
In the houses of the righteous is much strength: But the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.
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שִׂפְתֵי חֲכָמִים יְזָרוּ דָעַת וְלֵב כְּסִילִים לֹא־כֵן
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
Χείλη σοφῶν δέδεται αἰσθήσει, καρδίαι δὲ ἀφρόνων οὐκ ἀσφαλεῖς.
The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: But the hearts of the foolish are not safe.
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זֶבַח רְשָׁעִים תּוֹעֲבַת יְהוָה וּתְפִלַּת יְשָׁרִים רְצוֹנוֹ
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to HaShem; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Θυσίαι ἀσεβῶν βδέλυγμα Κυρίῳ, εὐχαὶ δὲ κατευθυνόντων δεκταὶ παρʼ αὐτῷ.
The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; But the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.
9
תּוֹעֲבַת יְהוָה דֶּרֶךְ רָשָׁע וּמְרַדֵּף צְדָקָה יֶאֱהָב
The way of the wicked is an abomination to HaShem; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Βδέλυγμα Κυρίῳ ὁδοὶ ἀσεβοῦς, διώκοντας δὲ δικαιοσύνην ἀγαπᾷ.
The ways of an ungodly [man] are an abomination to the Lord; But he loves those that follow after righteousness.
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מוּסָר רָע לְעֹזֵב אֹרַח שׂוֹנֵא תוֹכַחַת יָמוּת
There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.
Παιδεία ἀκάκου γνωρίζεται ὑπὸ τῶν παριόντων, οἱ δὲ μισοῦντες ἐλέγχους τελευτῶσιν αἰσχρῶς.
The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; But they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.
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שְׁאוֹל וַאֲבַדּוֹן נֶגֶד יְהוָה אַף כִּי־לִבּוֹת בְּנֵי־אָדָם
The nether-world and Destruction are before HaShem; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
Ἅδης καὶ ἀπώλεια φανερὰ παρὰ τῷ Κυρίῳ· πῶς οὐχὶ καὶ αἱ καρδίαι τῶν ἀνθρώπων;
Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; How shall not also be the hearts of men?
12
לֹא יֶאֱהַב־לֵץ הוֹכֵחַ לוֹ אֶל־חֲכָמִים לֹא יֵלֵךְ
A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
Οὐκ ἀγαπήσει ἀπαίδευτος τοὺς ἐλέγχοντας αὐτόν, μετὰ δὲ σοφῶν οὐχ ὁμιλήσει.
An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; Neither will he associate with the wise.
13
לֵב שָׂמֵחַ יֵיטִב פָּנִים וּבְעַצְּבַת־לֵב רוּחַ נְכֵאָה
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
Καρδίας εὐφραινομένης πρόσωπον θάλλει, ἐν δὲ λύπαις οὔσης σκυθρωπάζει.
When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; But when it is in sorrow, [the countenance] is sad.
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לֵב נָבוֹן יְבַקֶּשׁ־דָּעַת ופני וּפִי כְסִילִים יִרְעֶה אִוֶּלֶת
The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Καρδία ὀρθὴ ζητεῖ αἴσθησιν, στόμα δὲ ἀπαιδεύτων γνώσεται κακά.
An upright heart seeks discretion; But the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
15
כָּל־יְמֵי עָנִי רָעִים וְטוֹב־לֵב מִשְׁתֶּה תָמִיד
All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
Πάντα τὸν χρόνον οἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ τῶν κακῶν προσδέχονται κακὰ, οἱ δὲ ἀγαθοὶ ἡσυχάζουσι διαπαντός.
The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; But the good are always quiet.
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טוֹב־מְעַט בְּיִרְאַת יְהוָה מֵאוֹצָר רָב וּמְהוּמָה בוֹ
Better is little with the fear of HaShem, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
Κρεῖσσον μικρὰ μερὶς μετὰ φόβου Κυρίου, ἢ θησαυροὶ μεγάλοι μετὰ ἀφοβίας.
Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasures without the fear [of the Lord].
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טוֹב אֲרֻחַת יָרָק וְאַהֲבָה־שָׁם מִשּׁוֹר אָבוּס וְשִׂנְאָה־בוֹ
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Κρείσσων ξενισμὸς μετὰ λαχάνων πρὸς φιλίαν καὶ χάριν, ἢ παράθεσις μόσχων μετὰ ἔχθρας.
Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, Than a feast of calves, with enmity.
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אִישׁ חֵמָה יְגָרֶה מָדוֹן וְאֶרֶך אַפַּיִם יַשְׁקִיט רִיב
A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Ἀνὴρ θυμώδης παρασκευάζει μάχας· μακρόθυμος δὲ καὶ τὴν μέλλουσαν καταπρᾳΰνει· 18aμακρόθυμος ἀνὴρ κατασβέσει κρίσεις, ὁ δὲ ἀσεβὴς ἐγείρει μᾶλλον.
A passionate man stirs up strife; But [he that is] slow to anger appeases even a rising one.
19
דֶּרֶךְ עָצֵל כִּמְשֻׂכַת חָדֶק וְאֹרַח יְשָׁרִים סְלֻלָה
The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.
Ὁδοὶ ἀεργῶν ἐστρωμέναι ἀκάνθαις, αἱ δὲ τῶν ἀνδρείων τετριμμέναι.
The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; But those of the diligent are made smooth.
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בֵּן חָכָם יְשַׂמַּח־אָב וּכְסִיל אָדָם בּוֹזֶה אִמּוֹ
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Υἱὸς σοφὸς εὐφραίνει πατέρα, υἱὸς δὲ ἄφρων μυκτηρίζει μητέρα αὐτοῦ.
A wise son gladdens [his] father; But a foolish son sneers at his mother.
Ἀνοήτου τρίβοι ἐνδεεῖς φρενῶν, ἀνὴρ δὲ φρόνιμος κατευθύνων πορεύεται.
The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; But a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
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אִוֶּלֶת שִׂמְחָה לַחֲסַר־לֵב וְאִישׁ תְּבוּנָה יְיַשֶׁר־לָכֶת
Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
22
הָפֵר מַחֲשָׁבוֹת בְּאֵין סוֹד וּבְרֹב יוֹעֲצִים תָּקוּם
For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Ὑπερτίθενται λογισμοὺς οἱ μὴ τιμῶντες συνέδρια, ἐν δὲ καρδίαις βουλευομένων μένει βουλή.
They that honor not councils put off deliberation; But counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.
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שִׂמְחָה לָאִישׁ בְּמַעֲנֵה־פִיו וְדָבָר בְּעִתּוֹ מַה־טּוֹב
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
Οὐ μὴ ὑπακούσει ὁ κακὸς αὐτῇ, οὐδὲ μὴ εἴπῃ καίριόν τι καὶ καλὸν τῷ κοινῷ.
A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; Neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common [weal].
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אֹרַח חַיִּים לְמַעְלָה לְמַשְׂכִּיל לְמַעַן סוּר מִשְּׁאוֹל מָטָּה
The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.
Ὁδοὶ ζωῆς διανοήματα συνετοῦ, ἵνα ἐκκλίνας ἐκ τοῦ ᾅδου σωθῇ.
The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, That he may turn aside and escape from hell.
25
בֵּית גֵּאִים יִסַּח יְהוָה וְיַצֵּב גְּבוּל אַלְמָנָה
HaShem will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.
Οἴκους ὑβριστῶν κατασπᾷ Κύριος, ἐστήρισε δὲ ὅριον χήρας.
The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; But he establishes the border of the widow.
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תּוֹעֲבַת יְהוָה מַחְשְׁבוֹת רָע וּטְהֹרִים אִמְרֵי־נֹעַם
The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to HaShem; but words of pleasantness are pure.
Βδέλυγμα Κυρίῳ λογισμὸς ἄδικος, ἁγνῶν δὲ ῥήσεις σεμναί.
An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; But the sayings of the pure are held in honor.
27
עֹכֵר בֵּיתוֹ בּוֹצֵעַ בָּצַע וְשׂוֹנֵא מַתָּנֹת יִחְיֶה
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Ἐξόλλυσιν ἑαυτὸν ὁ δωρολήπτης, ὁ δὲ μισῶν δώρων λήψεις σώζεται· 27aἐλεημοσύναις καὶ πίστεσιν ἀποκαθαίρονται ἁμαρτίαι, τῷ δὲ φόβῳ Κυρίου ἐκκλίνει πᾶς ἀπὸ κακοῦ.
A receiver of bribes destroys himself; But he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.
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לֵב צַדִּיק יֶהְגֶּה לַעֲנוֹת וּפִי רְשָׁעִים יַבִּיעַ רָעוֹת
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Καρδίαι δικαίων μελετῶσι πίστεις, στόμα δὲ ἀσεβῶν ἀποκρίνεται κακά· 28aδεκταὶ παρὰ Κυρίῳ ὁδοὶ ἀνθρώπων δικαίων, διὰ δὲ αὐτῶν καὶ οἱ ἐχθροὶ φίλοι γίνονται.
The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; But the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.
29
רָחוֹק יְהוָה מֵרְשָׁעִים וּתְפִלַּת צַדִּיקִים יִשְׁמָע
HaShem is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Μακρὰν ἀπέχει ὁ Θεὸς ἀπὸ ἀσεβῶν, εὐχαῖς δὲ δικαίων ἐπακούει· 29aκρείσσων ὀλίγη λῆψις μετὰ δικαιοσύνης, ἢ πολλὰ γεννήματα μετὰ ἀδικίας. 29bΚαρδία ἀνδρὸς λογιζέσθω δίκαια, ἵνα ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ διορθωθῇ τὰ διαβήματα αὐτοῦ.
God is far from the ungodly; But he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous.
30
מְאוֹר־עֵינַיִם יְשַׂמַּח־לֵב שְׁמוּעָה טוֹבָה תְּדַשֶּׁן־עָצֶם
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Θεωρῶν ὀφθαλμὸς καλὰ εὐφραίνει καρδίαν, φημη δὲ ἀγαθὴ πιαίνει ὀστᾶ.
The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; And a good report fattens the bones.
31
אֹזֶן שֹׁמַעַת תּוֹכַחַת חַיִּים בְּקֶרֶב חֲכָמִים תָּלִין
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32
פּוֹרֵעַ מוּסָר מוֹאֵס נַפְשׁוֹ וְשׁוֹמֵעַ תּוֹכַחַת קוֹנֶה לֵּב
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Ὃς ἀπωθεῖται παιδείαν, μισεῖ ἑαυτὸν· ὁ δὲ τηρῶν ἐλέγχους, ἀγαπᾷ ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ.
He that rejects instruction hates himself; But he that minds reproofs loves his soul.
33
יִרְאַת יְהוָה מוּסַר חָכְמָה וְלִפְנֵי כָבוֹד עֲנָוָה
The fear of HaShem is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
Φόβος Κυρίου παιδεία καὶ σοφία, καὶ ἀρχὴ δόξης ἀποκριθήσεται αὐτῇ.
The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; And the highest honor will correspond therewith.