Ἀδελφὸς παρείη
may a brother be at hand
Translated by Jennifer Benedict · 19 Mar 2001 · Vetting: high · 5 revisions
Translation
Because it is preferable [to have] relatives [coming] to help in a time of crisis.
Greek original
Ἀδελφὸς παρείη· ὅτι προτιμητέον τοὺς οἰκείους εἰς βοήθειαν ἐν καιρῷ περιστάσεως.
Betacode
*)adelfo\s parei/h: o(/ti protimhte/on tou\s oi)kei/ous ei)s boh/qeian e)n kairw=| perista/sews.
Notes
- cf. Diogenianus 1.91 and other paroemiographers.
Linked from (1)
Neighbours in Adler order
Revisions (5)
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