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Provérbios, 4

1. akousate paideV paideian patroV kai prosecete gnwnai ennoian

1. audite filii disciplinam patris et adtendite ut sciatis prudentiam

2. dwron gar agaqon dwroumai umin ton emon nomon mh egkataliphte

2. donum bonum tribuam vobis legem meam ne derelinquatis

3. uioV gar egenomhn kagw patri uphkooV kai agapwmenoV en proswpw mhtroV

3. nam et ego filius fui patris mei tenellus et unigenitus coram matre mea

4. oi elegon kai edidaskon me ereidetw o hmeteroV logoV eiV shn kardian

4. et docebat me atque dicebat suscipiat verba mea cor tuum custodi præcepta mea et vives

5. fulasse entolaV mh epilaqh mhde paridhV rhsin emou stomatoV

5. posside sapientiam posside prudentiam ne obliviscaris neque declines a verbis oris mei

6. mhde egkataliphV authn kai anqexetai sou erasqhti authV kai thrhsei se

6. ne dimittas eam et custodiet te dilige eam et servabit te

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7. principium sapientiæ posside sapientiam et in omni possessione tua adquire prudentiam

8. pericarakwson authn kai uywsei se timhson authn ina se perilabh

8. arripe illam et exaltabit te glorificaberis ab ea cum eam fueris amplexatus

9. ina dw th sh kefalh stefanon caritwn stefanw de trufhV uperaspish sou

9. dabit capiti tuo augmenta gratiarum et corona inclita proteget te

10. akoue uie kai dexai emouV logouV kai plhqunqhsetai eth zwhV sou ina soi genwntai pollai odoi biou

10. audi fili mi et suscipe verba mea ut multiplicentur tibi anni vitæ

11. odouV gar sofiaV didaskw se embibazw de se trociaiV orqaiV

11. viam sapientiæ monstravi tibi duxi te per semitas æquitatis

12. ean gar poreuh ou sugkleisqhsetai sou ta diabhmata ean de trechV ou kopiaseiV

12. quas cum ingressus fueris non artabuntur gressus tui et currens non habebis offendiculum

13. epilabou emhV paideiaV mh afhV alla fulaxon authn seautw eiV zwhn sou

13. tene disciplinam ne dimittas eam custodi illam quia ipsa est vita tua

14. odouV asebwn mh epelqhV mhde zhlwshV odouV paranomwn

14. ne delecteris semitis impiorum nec tibi placeat malorum via

15. en w an topw stratopedeuswsin mh epelqhV ekei ekklinon de ap' autwn kai parallaxon

15. fuge ab ea ne transeas per illam declina et desere eam

16. ou gar mh upnwswsin ean mh kakopoihswsin afhrhtai o upnoV autwn kai ou koimwntai

16. non enim dormiunt nisi malefecerint et rapitur somnus ab eis nisi subplantaverint

17. oide gar sitountai sita asebeiaV oinw de paranomw mequskontai

17. comedunt panem impietatis et vinum iniquitatis bibunt

18. ai de odoi twn dikaiwn omoiwV fwti lampousin proporeuontai kai fwtizousin ewV katorqwsh h hmera

18. justorum autem semita quasi lux splendens procedit et crescit usque ad perfectam diem

19. ai de odoi twn asebwn skoteinai ouk oidasin pwV proskoptousin

19. via impiorum tenebrosa nesciunt ubi corruant

20. uie emh rhsei prosece toiV de emoiV logoiV parabale son ouV

20. fili mi ausculta sermones meos et ad eloquia mea inclina aurem tuam

21. opwV mh eklipwsin se ai phgai sou fulasse autaV en sh kardia

21. ne recedant ab oculis tuis custodi ea in medio cordis tui

22. zwh gar estin toiV euriskousin autaV kai pash sarki iasiV

22. vita enim sunt invenientibus ea et universæ carni sanitas

23. pash fulakh threi shn kardian ek gar toutwn exodoi zwhV

23. omni custodia serva cor tuum quia ex ipso vita procedit

24. periele seautou skolion stoma kai adika ceilh makran apo sou apwsai

24. remove a te os pravum et detrahentia labia sint procul a te

25. oi ofqalmoi sou orqa blepetwsan ta de blefara sou neuetw dikaia

25. oculi tui recta videant et palpebræ tuæ præcedant gressus tuos

26. orqaV trociaV poiei soiV posin kai taV odouV sou kateuqune

26. dirige semitam pedibus tuis et omnes viæ tuæ stabilientur

27. mh ekklinhV eiV ta dexia mhde eiV ta aristera apostreyon de son poda apo odou kakhV [27a] odouV gar taV ek dexiwn oiden o qeoV diestrammenai de eisin ai ex aristerwn [27b] autoV de orqaV poihsei taV trociaV sou taV de poreiaV sou en eirhnh proaxei

27. ne declines ad dexteram et ad sinistram averte pedem tuum a malo



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Footnotes:

4:1-4 - The call to listen to a father's instruction reveals the importance of passing on wisdom from generation to generation. The way of wisdom is the way of life, passed on through faithful teaching (see also Deuteronomy 6:6-7 and Ephesians 6:4).

4:5-7 - Wisdom should be earnestly sought, for it is the principal thing. The call to "get wisdom" emphasizes its importance for a successful and righteous life (see also James 1:5 and Proverbs 16:16).

4:10-13 - Wise instruction prolongs life and keeps one's feet on the right path. Wisdom guards and protects those who embrace it, highlighting its preserving nature (see also Proverbs 3:18 and Psalm 119:105).

4:14-19 - The contrast between the path of the righteous and that of the wicked is emphasized. The life of the righteous is like the light of dawn, while the way of the wicked is darkness, where there is constant stumbling (see also Psalm 1:6 and 1 John 1:5-7).

4:20-27 - Guarding the heart is central to living wisely. The heart is the source of life, and our thoughts, words, and actions must be controlled by the wisdom that comes from God (see also Philippians 4:8 and Matthew 12:34-35).

Verses related to Provérbios, 4:

Proverbs chapter 4 emphasizes the importance of acquiring and preserving wisdom. Why should we guard our hearts? This persuasive text uses the metaphor of a father counseling his son, highlighting the priceless value of wisdom. The chapter warns about avoiding the path of the wicked and following the path of righteousness. Proverbs 4 also presents wisdom as a source of life and health. Reflect with us on five passages that illuminate the path to a life guided by divine wisdom.

2 Timothy 3:14-15: "As for you, however, stick to the things you have learned and are convinced of, for you know from whom you learned it. Because since childhood you have known the sacred letters, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." - Reflect on Proverbs 4:1-9 on the importance of retaining and valuing the teaching received.

Ephesians 5:15-16: "Be careful with the way you live; let it not be as fools, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are bad." - Echoes Proverbs 4:26-27 about carefully considering the path of your feet.

Psalms 119:105: "Your word is a lamp that illuminates my steps and a light that illuminates my path." - It relates to Proverbs 4:18 about the way of the righteous being as the light of the dawn.

Matthew 6:22-23: "The eyes are the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are evil, your whole body will be full of darkness." - Complements Proverbs 4:23-27 about guarding the heart and eyes.

Galatians 6:9: "And let us not get tired of doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not lose heart." - Reflect Proverbs 4:18 on the path of the righteous shining brighter and brighter.

FAQ:

What does Solomon teach about wisdom?

He teaches that wisdom is essential to life and should be acquired and protected above all else. (Proverbs 4:7)

How to protect your heart according to Proverbs 4?

We must guard our hearts, for from them flow the issues of life. We must avoid perverse words and evil ways. (Proverbs 4:23-27)

What is the contrast between the path of the righteous and the path of the wicked?

The path of the righteous is like the shining light, growing brighter, but the path of the wicked is darkness and causes people to stumble. (Proverbs 4:18-19)

What does it mean to incline your ear to wisdom?

It means listening carefully to God's teachings, keeping them in your heart, and applying them in your life. (Proverbs 4:20-22)

Why should we avoid the ways of the wicked?

Because they lead to destruction and lead away from God. The righteous must follow a safe and upright path. (Proverbs 4:14-15)


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