- *men*
- particle (correlative with *de*) - on the one hand
- *osmē*
- nominative feminine singular - fragrance/odor
- *thanatou*
- genitive masculine singular - of death
- *thanaton*
- accusative masculine singular - death
- *de*
- particle (correlative with *men*) - on the other hand
- *zōēs*
- genitive feminine singular - of life
- *zōēn*
- accusative feminine singular - life
- *pros tauta*
- preposition + accusative demonstrative - for these things
- *hikanos*
- nominative masculine singular adjective - sufficient/qualified