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The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

The words H1697 of the wicked H7563 are to lie in wait H693 (QalInf) for blood: H1818 But the mouth H6310 of the upright H3477 shall deliver H5337 (HiphImpf) them.

λογοι ασεβων δολιοι στομα δε ορθων ρυσεται αυτους

The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

The wicked H7563 are overthrown, H2015 (QalInf) and are not: But the house H1004 of the righteous H6662 shall stand. H5975 (QalImpf)

ου εαν στραφη ασεβης αφανιζεται οικοι δε δικαιων παραμενουσιν

A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

A righteous H6662 man regardeth H3045 (QalActPtc) the life H5315 of his beast: H929 But the tender^§ mercies H7356 of the wicked H7563 are cruel. H394

Proverbs 12:10 Or, bowels

δικαιος οικτιρει ψυχας κτηνων αυτου τα δε σπλαγχνα των ασεβων ανελεημονα

The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

The wicked H7563 desireth H2530 (QalPerf) the net^§ H4685 of evil H7451 men: But the root H8328 of the righteous H6662 yieldeth H5414 (QalImpf) fruit.

Proverbs 12:12 Or, the fortress

επιθυμιαι ασεβων κακαι αι δε ριζαι των ευσεβων εν οχυρωμασιν

No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

There shall no evil H205 happen H579 (PualImpf) to the just: H6662 But the wicked H7563 shall be filled H4390 (QalPerf) with mischief. H7451

ουκ αρεσει τω δικαιω ουδεν αδικον οι δε ασεβεις πλησθησονται κακων

A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The righteous H6662 is more excellent^§ H8446 (HiphImpf) than his neighbour: H7453 But the way H1870 of the wicked H7563 seduceth H8582 (HiphImpf) them.

Proverbs 12:26 Or, abundant

επιγνωμων δικαιος εαυτου φιλος εσται αι δε γνωμαι των ασεβων ανεπιεικεις αμαρτανοντας καταδιωξεται κακα η δε οδος των ασεβων πλανησει αυτους

A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

A righteous H6662 man hateth H8130 (QalImpf) lying: H1697 H8267 But a wicked H7563 man is loathsome, H887 (HiphImpf) and cometh to shame. H2659 (HiphImpf)

λογον αδικον μισει δικαιος ασεβης δε αισχυνεται και ουχ εξει παρρησιαν

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

The light H216 of the righteous H6662 rejoiceth: H8055 (QalImpf) But the lamp^§ H5216 of the wicked H7563 shall be put out. H1846 (QalImpf)

Proverbs 13:9 Or, candle

φως δικαιοις δια παντος φως δε ασεβων σβεννυται (13:9Α) ψυχαι δολιαι πλανωνται εν αμαρτιαις δικαιοι δε οικτιρουσιν και ελεωσιν

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

A wicked H7563 messenger H4397 falleth H5307 (QalImpf) into mischief: H7451 But a faithful H529 ambassador H6735 is health. H4832

βασιλευς θρασυς εμπεσειται εις κακα αγγελος δε πιστος ρυσεται αυτον

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

The righteous H6662 eateth H398 (QalActPtc) to the satisfying H7648 of his soul: H5315 But the belly H990 of the wicked H7563 shall want. H2637 (QalImpf)

δικαιος εσθων εμπιπλα την ψυχην αυτου ψυχαι δε ασεβων ενδεεις

The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

The house H1004 of the wicked H7563 shall be overthrown: H8045 (NiphImpf) But the tabernacle H168 of the upright H3477 shall flourish. H6524 (HiphImpf)

οικιαι ασεβων αφανισθησονται σκηναι δε κατορθουντων στησονται

The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

The evil H7451 bow H7817 (QalPerf) before H6440 the good; H2896 And the wicked H7563 at the gates H8179 of the righteous. H6662

ολισθησουσιν κακοι εναντι αγαθων και ασεβεις θεραπευσουσιν θυρας δικαιων

The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

The wicked H7563 is driven away H1760 (NiphImpf) in his wickedness: H7451 But the righteous H6662 hath hope H2620 (QalActPtc) in his death. H4194

εν κακια αυτου απωσθησεται ασεβης ο δε πεποιθως τη εαυτου οσιοτητι δικαιος

In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

In the house H1004 of the righteous H6662 is much H7227 treasure: H2633 But in the revenues H8393 of the wicked H7563 is trouble. H5916 (NiphPtc)

εν πλεοναζουση δικαιοσυνη ισχυς πολλη οι δε ασεβεις ολορριζοι εκ γης ολουνται οικοις δικαιων ισχυς πολλη καρποι δε ασεβων απολουνται

The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The sacrifice H2077 of the wicked H7563 is an abomination H8441 to the Lord: H3068 But the prayer H8605 of the upright H3477 is his delight. H7522

θυσιαι ασεβων βδελυγμα κυριω ευχαι δε κατευθυνοντων δεκται παρ αυτω

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

The way H1870 of the wicked H7563 is an abomination H8441 unto the Lord: H3068 But he loveth H157 (QalImpf) him that followeth H7291 (PielPtc) after righteousness. H6666

βδελυγμα κυριω οδοι ασεβους διωκοντας δε δικαιοσυνην αγαπα

The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

The heart H3820 of the righteous H6662 studieth H1897 (QalImpf) to answer: H6030 (QalInf) But the mouth H6310 of the wicked H7563 poureth H5042 (HiphImpf) out evil things. H7451

καρδιαι δικαιων μελετωσιν πιστεις στομα δε ασεβων αποκρινεται κακα (15:28Α) δεκται παρα κυριω οδοι ανθρωπων δικαιων δια δε αυτων και οι εχθροι φιλοι γινονται

Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

The Lord H3068 is far H7350 from the wicked: H7563 But he heareth H8085 (QalImpf) the prayer H8605 of the righteous. H6662

μακραν απεχει ο θεος απο ασεβων ευχαις δε δικαιων επακουει (15:29Α) κρεισσων ολιγη λημψις μετα δικαιοσυνης η πολλα γενηματα μετα αδικιας (15:29Β) καρδια ανδρος λογιζεσθω δικαια ινα υπο του θεου διορθωθη τα διαβηματα αυτου

Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

The Lord H3068 hath made H6466 (QalPerf) all things for himself: H4617 Yea, even the wicked H7563 for the day H3117 of evil. H7451

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

He that justifieth H6663 (HiphPtc) the wicked, H7563 and he that condemneth H7561 (HiphPtc) the just, H6662 Even they both H8147 are abomination H8441 to the Lord. H3068

ος δικαιον κρινει τον αδικον αδικον δε τον δικαιον ακαθαρτος και βδελυκτος παρα θεω

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

A wicked H7563 man taketh H3947 (QalImpf) a gift H7810 out of the bosom H2436 To pervert H5186 (HiphInf) the ways H734 of judgment. H4941

λαμβανοντος δωρα εν κολπω αδικως ου κατευοδουνται οδοι ασεβης δε εκκλινει οδους δικαιοσυνης

When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

When the wicked H7563 cometh, H935 (QalInf) then cometh H935 (QalPerf) also contempt, H937 And with ignominy H7036 reproach. H2781

οταν ελθη ασεβης εις βαθος κακων καταφρονει επερχεται δε αυτω ατιμια και ονειδος

To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

It is not good H2896 to accept H5375 (QalInf) the person H6440 of the wicked, H7563 To overthrow H5186 (HiphInf) the righteous H6662 in judgment. H4941

θαυμασαι προσωπον ασεβους ου καλον ουδε οσιον εκκλινειν το δικαιον εν κρισει

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

An ungodly H1100 witness^§ H5707 scorneth H3887 (HiphImpf) judgment: H4941 And the mouth H6310 of the wicked H7563 devoureth H1104 (PielImpf) iniquity. H205

Proverbs 19:28 Heb. a witness of Belial

ο εγγυωμενος παιδα αφρονα καθυβριζει δικαιωμα στομα δε ασεβων καταπιεται κρισεις

A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.

A wise H2450 king H4428 scattereth H2219 (PielPtc) the wicked, H7563 And bringeth H7725 (HiphImpf) the wheel H212 over them.

λικμητωρ ασεβων βασιλευς σοφος και επιβαλει αυτοις τροχον

A high look and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

An high H7312 look,^§ H5869 and a proud H7342 heart, H3820 And the plowing H5215 of the wicked,^§ H7563 is sin. H2403

Proverbs 21:4a Heb. haughtiness of eyes
Proverbs 21:4b Or, the light of the wicked

μεγαλοφρων εφ υβρει θρασυκαρδιος λαμπτηρ δε ασεβων αμαρτια

The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

The robbery H7701 of the wicked H7563 shall destroy H1641 (QalImpf) them;^§ Because they refuse H3985 (PielPerf) to do H6213 (QalInf) judgment. H4941

Proverbs 21:7 Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them

ολεθρος ασεβεσιν επιξενωθησεται ου γαρ βουλονται πρασσειν τα δικαια

The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

The soul H5315 of the wicked H7563 desireth H183 (PielPerf) evil: H7451 His neighbour H7453 findeth no favour H2603 (HophPerf) in his eyes. H5869

ψυχη ασεβους ουκ ελεηθησεται υπ ουδενος των ανθρωπων

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.

The righteous H6662 man wisely considereth H7919 (HiphPtc) the house H1004 of the wicked: H7563 But God overthroweth H5557 (PielPtc) the wicked H7563 for their wickedness. H7451

συνιει δικαιος καρδιας ασεβων και φαυλιζει ασεβεις εν κακοις

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

The wicked H7563 shall be a ransom H3724 for the righteous, H6662 And the transgressor H898 (QalActPtc) for the upright. H3477

περικαθαρμα δε δικαιου ανομος

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

The sacrifice H2077 of the wicked H7563 is abomination: H8441 How much more, when he bringeth H935 (HiphImpf) it with a wicked mind?^§ H2154

Proverbs 21:27 Heb. in wickedness

θυσιαι ασεβων βδελυγμα κυριω και γαρ παρανομως προσφερουσιν αυτας

A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

A wicked H7563 man H376 hardeneth H5810 (HiphPerf) his face: H6440 But as for the upright, H3477 he directeth^§ H995 (QalImpf) (Qere) H3559 (HiphImpf) his way. H1870

Proverbs 21:29 Or, considereth

ασεβης ανηρ αναιδως υφισταται προσωπω ο δε ευθης αυτος συνιει τας οδους αυτου

Don’t lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don’t destroy his resting place;

Lay not wait, H693 (QalImpf) O wicked H7563 man, against the dwelling H5116 of the righteous; H6662 Spoil H7703 (PielImpf) not his resting place: H7258

μη προσαγαγης ασεβη νομη δικαιων μηδε απατηθης χορτασια κοιλιας

for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

For a just H6662 man falleth H5307 (QalImpf) seven times, H7651 and riseth up again: H6965 (QalPerf) But the wicked H7563 shall fall H3782 (NiphImpf) into mischief. H7451

επτακι γαρ πεσειται ο δικαιος και αναστησεται οι δε ασεβεις ασθενησουσιν εν κακοις

Don’t fret yourself because of evildoers, neither be envious of the wicked;

Fret H2734 (HithImpf) not thyself because of evil H7489 (HiphPtc) men,^§ Neither be thou envious H7065 (PielImpf) at the wicked; H7563

Proverbs 24:19 Or, keep not company with the wicked

μη χαιρε επι κακοποιοις μηδε ζηλου αμαρτωλους

for there will be no reward to the evil man. The lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

For there shall be no reward H319 to the evil H7451 man; The candle^§ H5216 of the wicked H7563 shall be put out. H1846 (QalImpf)

Proverbs 24:20 Or, lamp

ου γαρ μη γενηται εκγονα πονηρων λαμπτηρ δε ασεβων σβεσθησεται

He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” peoples will curse him, and nations will abhor him—

He that saith H559 (QalActPtc) unto the wicked, H7563 Thou art righteous; H6662 Him shall the people H5971 curse, H5344 (QalImpf) nations H3816 shall abhor H2194 (QalImpf) him:

ο ειπων τον ασεβη δικαιος εστιν επικαταρατος λαοις εσται και μισητος εις εθνη

Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Take away H1898 (QalInf) the wicked H7563 from before H6440 the king, H4428 And his throne H3678 shall be established H3559 (NiphImpf) in righteousness. H6664

κτεινε ασεβεις εκ προσωπου βασιλεως και κατορθωσει εν δικαιοσυνη ο θρονος αυτου

Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

A righteous H6662 man falling down H4131 (QalPtc) before H6440 the wicked H7563 Is as a troubled H7515 (NiphPtc) fountain, H4599 and a corrupt H7843 (HophPtc) spring. H4726

ωσπερ ει τις πηγην φρασσοι και υδατος εξοδον λυμαινοιτο ουτως ακοσμον δικαιον πεπτωκεναι ενωπιον ασεβους

The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

The wicked H7563 flee H5127 (QalPerf) when no man pursueth: H7291 (QalActPtc) But the righteous H6662 are bold H982 (QalImpf) as a lion. H3715

φευγει ασεβης μηδενος διωκοντος δικαιος δε ωσπερ λεων πεποιθεν

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

They that forsake H5800 (QalActPtc) the law H8451 praise H1984 (PielImpf) the wicked: H7563 But such as keep H8104 (QalActPtc) the law H8451 contend H1624 (HithImpf) with them.

ουτως οι εγκαταλειποντες τον νομον εγκωμιαζουσιν ασεβειαν οι δε αγαπωντες τον νομον περιβαλλουσιν εαυτοις τειχος

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

When righteous H6662 men do rejoice, H5970 (QalInf) there is great H7227 glory: H8597 But when the wicked H7563 rise, H6965 (QalInf) a man H120 is hidden.^§ H2664 (PualImpf)

Proverbs 28:12 Or, sought for

δια βοηθειαν δικαιων πολλη γινεται δοξα εν δε τοποις ασεβων αλισκονται ανθρωποι

As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

As a roaring H5098 (QalActPtc) lion, H738 and a ranging H8264 (QalActPtc) bear; H1677 So is a wicked H7563 ruler H4910 (QalActPtc) over the poor H1800 people. H5971

λεων πεινων και λυκος διψων ος τυραννει πτωχος ων εθνους πενιχρου

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

When the wicked H7563 rise, H6965 (QalInf) men H120 hide H5641 (NiphImpf) themselves: But when they perish, H6 (QalInf) the righteous H6662 increase. H7235 (QalImpf)

εν τοποις ασεβων στενουσι δικαιοι εν δε τη εκεινων απωλεια πληθυνθησονται δικαιοι

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

When the righteous H6662 are in authority,^§ H7235 (QalInf) the people H5971 rejoice: H8055 (QalImpf) But when the wicked H7563 beareth rule, H4910 (QalInf) the people H5971 mourn. H584 (NiphImpf)

Proverbs 29:2 Or, increased

εγκωμιαζομενων δικαιων ευφρανθησονται λαοι αρχοντων δε ασεβων στενουσιν ανδρες

The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

The righteous H6662 considereth H3045 (QalActPtc) the cause H1779 of the poor: H1800 But the wicked H7563 regardeth H995 (QalImpf) not to know H1847 it.

επισταται δικαιος κρινειν πενιχροις ο δε ασεβης ου συνησει γνωσιν και πτωχω ουχ υπαρχει νους επιγνωμων

If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

If a ruler H4910 (QalActPtc) hearken H7181 (HiphPtc) to lies, H1697 H8267 All his servants H8334 (PielPtc) are wicked. H7563

βασιλεως υπακουοντος λογον αδικον παντες οι υπ αυτον παρανομοι

When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

When the wicked H7563 are multiplied, H7235 (QalInf) transgression H6588 increaseth: H7235 (QalImpf) But the righteous H6662 shall see H7200 (QalImpf) their fall. H4658

πολλων οντων ασεβων πολλαι γινονται αμαρτιαι οι δε δικαιοι εκεινων πιπτοντων καταφοβοι γινονται

A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

An unjust H5766 man H376 is an abomination H8441 to the just: H6662 And he that is upright H3477 in the way H1870 is abomination H8441 to the wicked. H7563

βδελυγμα δικαιοις ανηρ αδικος βδελυγμα δε ανομω κατευθυνουσα οδος

I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”

I said H559 (QalPerf) in mine heart, H3820 God H430 shall judge H8199 (QalImpf) the righteous H6662 and the wicked: H7563 for there is a time H6256 there for every purpose H2656 and for every work. H4639

ειπα εγω εν καρδια μου συν τον δικαιον και συν τον ασεβη κρινει ο θεος οτι καιρος τω παντι πραγματι και επι παντι τω ποιηματι