He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
Ὁ ἀγαπῶν παιδείαν, ἀγαπᾷ αἴσθησιν· ὁ δὲ μισῶν ἐλέγχους, ἄφρων.
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Proverbs 12
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He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
Source notes (1)
- Or. better is he, etc.
Κρείσσων ὁ εὑρὼν χάριν παρὰ Κυρίῳ, ἀνὴρ δὲ παράνομος παρασιωπηθήσεται.
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
Οὐ κατορθώσει ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἀνόμου, αἱ δὲ ῥίζαι τῶν δικαίων οὐκ ἐξαρθήσονται.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
Γυνὴ ἀνδρεία στέφανος τῷ ἀνδρὶ αὐτῆς· ὥσπερ δὲ ἐν ξύλῳ σκώληξ, οὕτως ἄνδρα ἀπόλλυσι γυνὴ κακοποιός.
The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
Λογισμοὶ δικαίων κρίματα, κυβερνῶσι δὲ ἀσεβεῖς δόλους.
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Λόγοι ἀσεβῶν δόλιοι, στόμα δὲ ὀρθῶν ῥύσεται αὐτούς.
When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
Οὗ ἐὰν στραφῇ ὁ ἀσεβὴς, ἀφανίζεται, οἶκοι δὲ δικαίων παραμένουσι·
The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
Στόμα συνετοῦ ἐγκωμιάζεται ὑπὸ ἀνδρὸς, νωθροκάρδιος δὲ μυκτηρίζεται.
Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.
Κρείσσων ἀνὴρ ἐν ἀτιμίᾳ δουλεύων ἑαυτῷ, ἢ τιμὴν ἑαυτῷ περιτιθεὶς καὶ προσδεόμενος ἄρτου.
A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
Δίκαιος οἰκτείρει ψυχὰς κτηνῶν αὐτοῦ, τὰ δὲ σπλάγχνα τῶν ἀσεβῶν ἀνελεήμονα.
He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding.
Ὁ ἐργαζόμενος τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γῆν, ἐμπλησθήσεται ἄρτων, οἱ δὲ διώκοντες μάταια, ἐνδεεῖς φρενῶν·
He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.
ὅς ἐστιν ἡδὺς ἐν οἴνων διατριβαῖς, ἐν τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ ὀχυρώμασι καταλείψει ἀτιμίαν.
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
Ἐπιθυμίαι ἀσεβῶν κακαὶ, αἱ δὲ ῥίζαι τῶν εὐσεβῶν ἐν ὀχυρώμασι.
For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; but a righteous man escapes from them.
Διʼ ἁμαρτίαν χειλέων ἐμπίπτει εἰς παγίδας ἁμαρτωλὸς, ἐκφεύγει δὲ ἐξ αὐτῶν δίκαιος·
He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
ὁ βλέπων λεῖα ἐλεηθήσεται, ὁ δὲ συναντῶν ἐν πύλαις ἐκθλίψει ψυχάς.
The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
Ἀπὸ καρπῶν στόματος ψυχὴ ἀνδρὸς πλησθήσεται ἀγαθῶν, ἀνταπόδομα δὲ χειλέων αὐτοῦ δοθήσεται αὐτῷ.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
Ὁδοὶ ἀφρόνων ὀρθαὶ ἐνώπιον αὐτῶν, εἰσακούει δὲ συμβουλίας σοφός.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
Ἄφρων αὐθημερὸν ἐξαγγέλλει ὀργὴν αὐτοῦ, κρύπτει δὲ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ἀτιμίαν ἀνὴρ πανοῦργος.
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
Ἐπιδεικνυμένην πίστιν ἀπαγγέλλει δίκαιος, ὁ δὲ μάρτυς τῶν ἀδίκων δόλιος.
Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
Εἰσὶν οἳ λέγοντες τιτρώσκουσι, μάχαιραι· γλῶσσαι δὲ σοφῶν ἰῶνται.
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
Χείλη ἀληθινὰ κατορθοῖ μαρτυρίαν, μάρτυς δὲ ταχὺς γλῶσσαν ἔχει ἄδικον.
There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
Δόλος ἐν καρδίᾳ τεκταινομένου κακὰ, οἱ δὲ βουλόμενοι εἰρήνην εὐφρανθήσονται.
No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
Οὐκ ἀρέσει τῷ δικαίῳ οὐδὲν ἄδικον, οἱ δὲ ἀσεβεῖς πλησθήσονται κακῶν.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
Βδέλυγμα Κυρίῳ χείλη ψευδῆ, ὁ δὲ ποιῶν πίστεις δεκτὸς παρʼ αὐτῷ.
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
Ἀνὴρ συνετὸς θρόνος αἰσθήσεως, καρδία δὲ ἀφρόνων συναντήσεται ἀραῖς.
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
Χεὶρ ἐκλεκτῶν κρατήσει εὐχερῶς, δόλιοι δὲ ἔσονται ἐν προνομῇ.
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
Φοβερὸς λόγος καρδίαν ταράσσει ἀνδρὸς δικαίου, ἀγγελία δὲ ἀγαθὴ εὐφραίνει αὐτόν.
A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
Ἐπιγνώμων δίκαιος ἑαυτοῦ φίλος ἔσται, ἁμαρτάνοντας δὲ καταδιώξεται κακὰ, ἡ δὲ ὁδὸς τῶν ἀσεβῶν πλανήσει αὐτούς.
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
Source notes (1)
- Gr. pure.
Οὐκ ἐπιτεύξεται δόλιος θήρας, κτῆμα δὲ τίμιον ἀνὴρ καθαρός.
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.
Ἐν ὁδοῖς δικαιοσύνης ζωὴ, ὁδοὶ δὲ μνησικάκων εἰς θάνατον.
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