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Provérbios, 26

1. oi emoi logoi eirhntai upo qeou basilewV crhmatismoV on epaideusen h mhthr autou

1. quomodo nix æstate et pluvia in messe sic indecens est stulto gloria

2. ti teknon thrhseiV ti rhseiV qeou prwtogeneV soi legw uie ti teknon emhV koiliaV ti teknon emwn eucwn

2. sicut avis ad alia transvolans et passer quolibet vadens sic maledictum frustra prolatum in quempiam superveniet

3. mh dwV gunaixi son plouton kai ton son noun kai bion eiV usteroboulian

3. flagellum equo et camus asino et virga dorso inprudentium

4. meta boulhV panta poiei meta boulhV oinopotei oi dunastai qumwdeiV eisin oinon de mh pinetwsan

4. ne respondeas stulto juxta stultitiam suam ne efficiaris ei similis

5. ina mh pionteV epilaqwntai thV sofiaV kai orqa krinai ou mh dunwntai touV asqeneiV

5. responde stulto juxta stultitiam suam ne sibi sapiens esse videatur

6. didote meqhn toiV en lupaiV kai oinon pinein toiV en odunaiV

6. claudus pedibus et iniquitatem bibens qui mittit verba per nuntium stultum

7. ina epilaqwntai thV peniaV kai twn ponwn mh mnhsqwsin eti

7. quomodo pulchras frustra habet claudus tibias sic indecens est in ore stultorum parabola

8. anoige son stoma logw qeou kai krine pantaV ugiwV

8. sicut qui mittit lapidem in acervum Mercurii ita qui tribuit insipienti honorem

9. anoige son stoma kai krine dikaiwV diakrine de penhta kai asqenh

9. quomodo si spina nascatur in manu temulenti sic parabola in ore stultorum

10. gunaika andreian tiV eurhsei timiwtera de estin liqwn polutelwn h toiauth

10. judicium determinat causas et qui inponit stulto silentium iras mitigat

11. qarsei ep' auth h kardia tou androV authV h toiauth kalwn skulwn ouk aporhsei

11. sicut canis qui revertitur ad vomitum suum sic inprudens qui iterat stultitiam suam

12. energei gar tw andri agaqa panta ton bion

12. vidisti hominem sapientem sibi videri magis illo spem habebit stultus

13. mhruomenh eria kai linon epoihsen eucrhston taiV cersin authV

13. dicit piger leæna in via leo in itineribus

14. egeneto wsei nauV emporeuomenh makroqen sunagei de auth ton bion

14. sicut ostium vertitur in cardine suo ita piger in lectulo suo

15. kai anistatai ek nuktwn kai edwken brwmata tw oikw kai erga taiV qerapainaiV

15. abscondit piger manus sub ascellas suas et laborat si ad os suum eas converterit

16. qewrhsasa gewrgion epriato apo de karpwn ceirwn authV katefuteusen kthma

16. sapientior sibi piger videtur septem viris loquentibus sententias

17. anazwsamenh iscurwV thn osfun authV hreisen touV bracionaV authV eiV ergon

17. sicut qui adprehendit auribus canem sic qui transit et inpatiens commiscetur rixæ alterius

18. egeusato oti kalon estin to ergazesqai kai ouk aposbennutai olhn thn nukta o lucnoV authV

18. sicut noxius est qui mittit lanceas et sagittas et mortem

19. touV phceiV authV ekteinei epi ta sumferonta taV de ceiraV authV ereidei eiV atrakton

19. sic vir qui fraudulenter nocet amico suo et cum fuerit deprehensus dicit ludens feci

20. ceiraV de authV dihnoixen penhti karpon de exeteinen ptwcw

20. cum defecerint ligna extinguetur ignis et susurrone subtracto jurgia conquiescunt

21. ou frontizei twn en oikw o anhr authV otan pou cronizh panteV gar oi par' authV endiduskontai

21. sicut carbones ad prunam et ligna ad ignem sic homo iracundus suscitat rixas

22. dissaV clainaV epoihsen tw andri authV ek de bussou kai porfuraV eauth endumata

22. verba susurronis quasi simplicia et ipsa perveniunt ad intima ventris

23. peribleptoV de ginetai en pulaiV o anhr authV hnika an kaqish en sunedriw meta twn gerontwn katoikwn thV ghV

23. quomodo si argento sordido ornare velis vas fictile sic labia tumentia cum pessimo corde sociata

24. sindonaV epoihsen kai apedoto perizwmata de toiV cananaioiV

24. labiis suis intellegitur inimicus cum in corde tractaverit dolos

25. stoma authV dihnoixen prosecontwV kai ennomwV kai taxin esteilato th glwssh authV

25. quando submiserit vocem suam ne credideris ei quoniam septem nequitiæ sunt in corde illius

26. iscun kai euprepeian enedusato kai eufranqh en hmeraiV escataiV

26. qui operit odium fraudulenter revelabitur malitia ejus in concilio

27. stegnai diatribai oikwn authV sita de oknhra ouk efagen

27. qui fodit foveam incidet in eam et qui volvit lapidem revertetur ad eum

28. to stoma de anoigei sofwV kai nomoqesmwV h de elehmosunh authV anesthsen ta tekna authV kai eplouthsan kai o anhr authV hnesen authn

28. lingua fallax non amat veritatem et os lubricum operatur ruinas

29. pollai qugatereV ekthsanto plouton pollai epoihsan dunata su de uperkeisai kai uperhraV pasaV

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30. yeudeiV areskeiai kai mataion kalloV gunaikoV gunh gar suneth eulogeitai fobon de kuriou auth aineitw

30.

31. dote auth apo karpwn ceirwn authV kai aineisqw en pulaiV o anhr authV .

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Footnotes:

26:4-5 - The proverb teaches us how to deal with fools. In some situations, we should not answer a fool, lest we lower ourselves to his level; in others, we should answer him lest he think himself wise. Wisdom lies in discerning the right moment (see also Matthew 7:6 and Titus 3:9).

26:11:00 - Repeating folly is compared to a dog returning to its own vomit, illustrating the folly of repeating the same mistakes. This principle highlights the danger of failing to learn from one's mistakes (see also 2 Peter 2:22 and Hebrews 6:4-6).

26:13-14 - The sluggard is portrayed as someone who makes excuses for not acting and becomes paralyzed by inertia. This metaphor criticizes lack of initiative and procrastination (see also Proverbs 6:9-11 and Ecclesiastes 10:18).

26:20-21 - Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; so where there is no gossip, strife ceases. This shows the destructive power of words and the need to avoid slander and conflict (see also James 3:6 and Ephesians 4:31).

26:27:00 - He who digs a pit for others will fall into it himself. This lesson emphasizes that evil planned against others ultimately returns to the perpetrator, a warning against malice (see also Psalm 7:15-16 and Ecclesiastes 10:8).

Verses related to Provérbios, 26:

Proverbs chapter 26 contrasts wisdom with foolishness. How do we identify and respond to foolishness? This incisive text addresses topics such as the dangers of honoring fools, the repetitive nature of foolishness, and the evils of laziness and dissimulation. The chapter uses vivid analogies to illustrate foolish behavior and its consequences. Proverbs 26 warns against engaging in gossip and fighting, emphasizing the importance of discernment in relationships. Consider with us five key verses that illuminate the critical principles of this eye-opening chapter.

Titus 3:9: "But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments and contentions about the law, because these things are useless and worthless." - Echoes the theme of Proverbs 26:4-5 about dealing with foolish arguments.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: "For while we were still with you, we commanded you this: If anyone does not want to work, let him not eat either." - Reflects the theme of Proverbs 26:13-16 about laziness.

Ephesians 4:29: "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is helpful in edifying others as needed, so that it may give grace to those who hear it." - It relates to Proverbs 26:18-19 about the responsible use of words.

Romans 16:18: "For these people are not serving Christ our Lord, but their own appetites. With soft and flattering words, they deceive the hearts of the naive." - Echoes the warning of Proverbs 26:24-26 about deceitful people.

James 3:5-6: "Similarly, the tongue is a small organ of the body, but it boasts of great things. See how a large forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue is also a fire; It is a world of iniquity." - It reflects the theme of Proverbs 26:20-22 about the destructive power of words.

FAQ:

What does the Bible say about giving honor to a fool?

Proverbs 26:1 teaches that giving honor to a fool is as inappropriate as snow in summer or rain in harvest. This shows that honor should be given to those who are wise and worthy of it. (Proverbs 26:1)

How does the Bible compare a lazy person to a door?

The lazy person is compared to a door that turns on its hinges, without moving. He moves, but does not progress, demonstrating the inertia of laziness. (Proverbs 26:14)

What is the danger of meddling in other people's fights?

Meddling in a fight that isn't yours is like grabbing a dog by the ears—a dangerous and unwise thing to do. This warns against unnecessary involvement in conflict. (Proverbs 26:17)

How is the deceitful tongue portrayed in Proverbs 26?

A deceitful tongue is like a pottery vessel covered with silver dross: something that appears valuable but hides deceit. (Proverbs 26:23)

What does Proverbs 26 teach about foolishness and repeating mistakes?

A fool who repeats his mistakes is like a dog that returns to its own vomit, showing the folly of not learning from mistakes. (Proverbs 26:11)


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