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Provérbios, 30

1. feugei asebhV mhdenoV diwkontoV dikaioV de wsper lewn pepoiqen

1. verba Congregantis filii Vomentis visio quam locutus est vir cum quo est Deus et qui Deo secum morante confortatus ait

2. di' amartiaV asebwn kriseiV egeirontai anhr de panourgoV katasbesei autaV

2. stultissimus sum virorum et sapientia hominum non est mecum

3. andreioV en asebeiaiV sukofantei ptwcouV wsper uetoV labroV kai anwfelhV

3. non didici sapientiam et non novi sanctorum scientiam

4. outwV oi egkataleiponteV ton nomon egkwmiazousin asebeian oi de agapwnteV ton nomon periballousin eautoiV teicoV

4. quis ascendit in cælum atque descendit quis continuit spiritum manibus suis quis conligavit aquas quasi in vestimento quis suscitavit omnes terminos terræ quod nomen ejus et quod nomen filii ejus si nosti

5. andreV kakoi ou nohsousin krima oi de zhtounteV ton kurion sunhsousin en panti

5. omnis sermo Dei ignitus clypeus est sperantibus in se

6. kreisswn ptwcoV poreuomenoV en alhqeia plousiou yeudouV

6. ne addas quicquam verbis illius et arguaris inveniarisque mendax

7. fulassei nomon uioV sunetoV oV de poimainei aswtian atimazei patera

7. duo rogavi te ne deneges mihi antequam moriar

8. o plhqunwn ton plouton autou meta tokwn kai pleonasmwn tw elewnti ptwcouV sunagei auton

8. vanitatem et verba mendacia longe fac a me mendicitatem et divitias ne dederis mihi tribue tantum victui meo necessaria

9. o ekklinwn to ouV autou tou mh eisakousai nomou kai autoV thn proseuchn autou ebdeluktai

9. ne forte saturatus inliciar ad negandum et dicam quis est Dominus et egestate conpulsus furer et pejerem nomen Dei mei

10. oV plana euqeiV en odw kakh eiV diafqoran autoV empeseitai oi de anomoi dieleusontai agaqa kai ouk eiseleusontai eiV auta

10. ne accuses servum ad dominum suum ne forte maledicat tibi et corruas

11. sofoV par' eautw anhr plousioV penhV de nohmwn katagnwsetai autou

11. generatio quæ patri suo maledicit et quæ non benedicit matri suæ

12. dia bohqeian dikaiwn pollh ginetai doxa en de topoiV asebwn aliskontai anqrwpoi

12. generatio quæ sibi munda videtur et tamen non est lota a sordibus suis

13. o epikaluptwn asebeian eautou ouk euodwqhsetai o de exhgoumenoV elegcouV agaphqhsetai

13. generatio cujus excelsi sunt oculi et palpebræ ejus in alta subrectæ

14. makarioV anhr oV katapthssei panta di' eulabeian o de sklhroV thn kardian empeseitai kakoiV

14. generatio quæ pro dentibus gladios habet et commandit molaribus suis ut comedat inopes de terra et pauperes ex hominibus

15. lewn peinwn kai lukoV diywn oV turannei ptwcoV wn eqnouV penicrou

15. sanguisugæ duæ sunt filiæ dicentes adfer adfer tria sunt insaturabilia et quartum quod numquam dicit sufficit

16. basileuV endehV prosodwn megaV sukofanthV o de miswn adikian makron cronon zhsetai

16. infernus et os vulvæ et terra quæ non satiatur aqua ignis vero numquam dicit sufficit

17. andra ton en aitia fonou o egguwmenoV fugaV estai kai ouk en asfaleia [17a] paideue uion kai agaphsei se kai dwsei kosmon th sh yuch ou mh upakoushV eqnei paranomw

17. oculum qui subsannat patrem et qui despicit partum matris suæ effodiant corvi de torrentibus et comedant illum filii aquilæ

18. o poreuomenoV dikaiwV bebohqhtai o de skoliaiV odoiV poreuomenoV emplakhsetai

18. tria sunt difficilia mihi et quartum penitus ignoro

19. o ergazomenoV thn eautou ghn plhsqhsetai artwn o de diwkwn scolhn plhsqhsetai peniaV

19. viam aquilæ in cælo viam colubri super petram viam navis in medio mari et viam viri in adulescentula

20. anhr axiopistoV polla euloghqhsetai o de kakoV ouk atimwrhtoV estai

20. talis est via mulieris adulteræ quæ comedit et tergens os suum dicit non sum operata malum

21. oV ouk aiscunetai proswpa dikaiwn ouk agaqoV o toioutoV ywmou artou apodwsetai andra

21. per tria movetur terra et quartum non potest sustinere

22. speudei ploutein anhr baskanoV kai ouk oiden oti elehmwn krathsei autou

22. per servum cum regnaverit per stultum cum saturatus fuerit cibo

23. o elegcwn anqrwpou odouV caritaV exei mallon tou glwssocaritountoV

23. per odiosam mulierem cum in matrimonio fuerit adsumpta et per ancillam cum heres fuerit dominæ suæ

24. oV apoballetai patera h mhtera kai dokei mh amartanein outoV koinwnoV estin androV asebouV

24. quattuor sunt minima terræ et ipsa sunt sapientiora sapientibus

25. aplhstoV anhr krinei eikh oV de pepoiqen epi kurion en epimeleia estai

25. formicæ populus infirmus quæ præparant in messe cibum sibi

26. oV pepoiqen qraseia kardia o toioutoV afrwn oV de poreuetai sofia swqhsetai

26. lepusculus plebs invalida quæ conlocat in petra cubile suum

27. oV didwsin ptwcoiV ouk endehqhsetai oV de apostrefei ton ofqalmon autou en pollh aporia estai

27. regem lucusta non habet et egreditur universa per turmas

28. en topoiV asebwn stenousi dikaioi en de th ekeinwn apwleia plhqunqhsontai dikaioi

28. stilio manibus nititur et moratur in ædibus regis

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29. tria sunt quæ bene gradiuntur et quartum quod incedit feliciter

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30. leo fortissimus bestiarum ad nullius pavebit occursum

31.

31. gallus succinctus lumbos et aries nec est rex qui resistat ei

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32. et qui stultus apparuit postquam elatus est in sublime si enim intellexisset ori inposuisset manum

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33. qui autem fortiter premit ubera ad eliciendum lac exprimit butyrum et qui vehementer emungitur elicit sanguinem et qui provocat iras producit discordias



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Footnotes:

30:5 - Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who trust in Him. This verse emphasizes the reliability and protection that God's words offer to those who trust in Him (see also Psalm 12:6 and 2 Timothy 3:16).

30:7-9 - Agur prays for neither poverty nor wealth, but enough for his needs. This reflects the wisdom of seeking balance and avoiding extremes that can lead to temptation and sin (see also Matthew 6:11 and Philippians 4:12-13).

30:11-14 - There is a generation that curses its parents, that is arrogant and unjust. These verses warn of the danger of a generation that abandons respect for parents and righteousness, leading to moral decay (see also Exodus 20:12 and 2 Timothy 3:1-2).

30:24-28 - Agur describes four small but extremely wise creatures: the ant, the rabbit, the grasshopper, and the lizard. These creatures teach diligence, prudence, and the wisdom of seizing opportunities and preparing for them (see also Proverbs 6:6-8 and Matthew 10:16).

30:32-33 - If you have acted foolishly in exalting yourself, cover your mouth and avoid further pride. Self-exaltation and arrogance result in conflict and enmity; wisdom lies in humility and self-control (see also James 4:6 and Proverbs 16:18).

Verses related to Provérbios, 30:

Proverbs chapter 30, words of Agur, explores the limits of human knowledge and the greatness of God. How do we recognize our dependence on divine wisdom? This unique text addresses topics such as the purity of God's word, the danger of pride and self-sufficiency, and observations on human nature and behavior. The chapter includes intriguing numerical proverbs and reflections on virtues and vices. Proverbs 30 emphasizes humility before God's infinite wisdom. Examine with us five key verses that illuminate the profound insights of this fascinating chapter.

John 1:1,14: "In the beginning was he who is the Word. He was with God, and he was God. He who is the Word became flesh and lived among us. We saw his glory, glory as of the Only Begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth." - This passage relates to Proverbs 30:4, which talks about the Son of God.

Matthew 6:11: "Give us our daily bread today." - This verse reflects the theme of Proverbs 30:8 about asking only for what you need.

Ephesians 6:2-3: "Honor your father and your mother', which is the first commandment with a promise: 'so that everything goes well for you and you have a long life on earth'." - This passage aligns with Proverbs 30:17 about respecting parents.

Romans 12:18: "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live in peace with everyone." - This verse echoes the theme of Proverbs 30:33 about avoiding conflict.

Psalms 104:24: "How many are your works, Lord! You did them all wisely; the earth is full of beings that you created." - This passage reflects the theme of Proverbs 30:24-28 about wisdom in God's creation.

FAQ:

Who wrote Proverbs 30 and what is its main theme?

Agur, son of Jacob, wrote Proverbs 30. He highlights human limitations in the face of God's greatness and the importance of humility and wisdom. (Proverbs 30:1-4)

What does Proverbs 30 teach about contentment?

The author asks God for neither poverty nor riches, but for the necessities of life. Contentment prevents greed and strengthens trust in God. (Proverbs 30:8-9)

What are the small animals mentioned as wise?

The ant, the rabbit, the grasshopper, and the spider are small, but they exemplify planning, security, unity, and persistence. (Proverbs 30:24-28)

What do we learn from the four things that never get enough?

The grave, the barren womb, the thirsty ground, and the fire are never satisfied. This illustrates the insatiability of some human desires. (Proverbs 30:15-16)

How is arrogance portrayed in Proverbs 30?

There are those who see themselves as pure, but are full of evil. Arrogance blinds a person to their true condition. (Proverbs 30:12-13)


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