Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

he does not hold it by a sure tenure

Spanish translation:

tales riquezas materiales son efímeras / su dominio sobre ellas es frágil

Added to glossary by Ana Juliá
Sep 21, 2004 16:43
19 yrs ago
English term

he does not hold it by a sure tenure

English to Spanish Art/Literary Religion Commentary on Proverbs
But a foolish man spends and devours the substance of his family. His wealth is consumed by idleness or extravagance, or by the blasting curse of God; or if he is still rich in possession, ***he does not hold it by a sure tenure***. Sin is often the destruction of men's estates, as well as their souls, and brings present misery as well as eternal ruin.

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tales riquezas materiales son efímeras / su dominio sobre ellas es frágil

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agree Ingrid Petit
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "¡Gracias, George!"
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éste no ostenta su tenencia/ propiedad con seguridad/firmeza

una idea,saludos Ana!
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no las mantiene (sus posesiones) a buen recaudo

Otra idea.
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