Berean Interlinear

Ecclesiastes

Chapter 10

1
As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
מָ֔וֶת

מָ֔וֶת


mā·weṯ

As dead

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 4194
BSB/Thayers 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead <BR> 1a) death <BR> 1b) death by violence (as a penalty)<BR> 1c) state of death, place of death
mā·weṯ
As dead
זְב֣וּבֵי

זְב֣וּבֵי


zə·ḇū·ḇê

flies

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural construct
Strongs 2070
BSB/Thayers 1) fly
zə·ḇū·ḇê
flies
יַבִּ֖יעַ

יַבִּ֖יעַ


yab·bî·a‘

bring

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 5042
BSB/Thayers 1) to flow, pour out, pour, gush forth, spring, bubble up, ferment <BR> 1a) (Qal) to flow <BR> 1b)(Hiphil) to pour out, emit, cause to bubble, belch forth <BR> 1b1) to pour out <BR> 1b2) to cause to bubble, ferment <BR> 1b3) to pour forth, emit, belch forth
yab·bî·a‘
bring
יַבְאִ֥ישׁ

יַבְאִ֥ישׁ


yaḇ·’îš

a stench

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 887
BSB/Thayers 1) to have a bad smell, stink, smell bad <BR> 1a) (Qal) to stink, smell bad <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to become odious <BR> 1b2) to make oneself odious <BR> 1c) (Hiphil) <BR> 1c1) to stink, emit a stinking odour <BR> 1c2) to cause to stink <BR> 1c3) of wickedness (fig.) <BR> 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself odious <BR> 2) (TWOT) to abhor
yaḇ·’îš
a stench
רוֹקֵ֑חַ

רוֹקֵ֑חַ


rō·w·qê·aḥ

to the perfumer’s

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strongs 7543
BSB/Thayers 1) to mix, compound <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to mix, compound <BR> 1a2) compounder, mixer, perfumer (participle) (subst)<BR> 1b) (Pual) mixed (participle) <BR> 1c) (Hiphil) to mix
rō·w·qê·aḥ
to the perfumer’s
שֶׁ֣מֶן

שֶׁ֣מֶן


še·men

oil ,

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct
Strongs 8081
BSB/Thayers 1) fat, oil <BR> 1a) fat, fatness <BR> 1b) oil, olive oil <BR> 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent <BR> 1b2) for anointing <BR> 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
še·men
oil ,
מְעָֽט׃

מְעָֽט׃


mə·‘āṭ

so a little

Hebrew Adjective - masculine singular
Strongs 4592
BSB/Thayers 1) littleness, few, a little, fewness <BR> 1a) little, small, littleness, fewness, too little, yet a little <BR> 1b) like a little, within a little, almost, just, hardly, shortly, little worth
mə·‘āṭ
so a little
סִכְל֥וּת

סִכְל֥וּת


siḵ·lūṯ

folly

Hebrew Noun - feminine singular construct
Strongs 5531
BSB/Thayers 1) folly, foolishness
siḵ·lūṯ
folly
יָקָ֛ר

יָקָ֛ר


yā·qār

outweighs

Hebrew Adjective - masculine singular
Strongs 3368
BSB/Thayers 1) valuable, prized, weighty, precious, rare, splendid <BR> 1a) precious <BR> 1a1) costly <BR> 1a2) precious, highly valued <BR> 1a3) precious stones or jewels <BR> 1b) rare <BR> 1c) glorious, splendid <BR> 1d) weighty, influential
yā·qār
outweighs
מֵחָכְמָ֥ה

מֵחָכְמָ֥ה


mê·ḥā·ḵə·māh

wisdom

Hebrew Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 2451
BSB/Thayers 1) wisdom <BR> 1a) skill (in war) <BR> 1b) wisdom (in administration) <BR> 1c) shrewdness, wisdom <BR> 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) <BR> 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)
mê·ḥā·ḵə·māh
wisdom
מִכָּב֖וֹד

מִכָּב֖וֹד


mik·kā·ḇō·wḏ

and honor .

Hebrew Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3519
BSB/Thayers 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance <BR> 1a) abundance, riches <BR> 1b) honour, splendour, glory <BR> 1c) honour, dignity <BR> 1d) honour, reputation <BR> 1e) honour, reverence, glory <BR> 1f) glory
mik·kā·ḇō·wḏ
and honor .
2
A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.
חָכָם֙

חָכָם֙


ḥā·ḵām

A wise man’s

Hebrew Adjective - masculine singular
Strongs 2450
BSB/Thayers 1) wise, wise (man) <BR> 1a) skilful (in technical work) <BR> 1b) wise (in administration)<BR> 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle <BR> 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) <BR> 1e) prudent <BR> 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
ḥā·ḵām
A wise man’s
לֵ֤ב

לֵ֤ב


lêḇ

heart

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3820
BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding <BR> 1a) inner part, midst <BR> 1a1) midst (of things) <BR> 1a2) heart (of man) <BR> 1a3) soul, heart (of man) <BR> 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory <BR> 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) <BR> 1a6) conscience <BR> 1a7) heart (of moral character) <BR> 1a8) as seat of appetites <BR> 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
lêḇ
heart
לִֽימִינ֔וֹ

לִֽימִינ֔וֹ


lî·mî·nōw

inclines to the right ,

Hebrew Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strongs 3225
BSB/Thayers 1) right, right hand, right side <BR> 1a) right hand <BR> 1b) right (of direction) <BR> 1c) south (the direction of the right hand when facing East)
lî·mî·nōw
inclines to the right ,
וְלֵ֥ב

וְלֵ֥ב


wə·lêḇ

but the heart

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3820
BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding <BR> 1a) inner part, midst <BR> 1a1) midst (of things) <BR> 1a2) heart (of man) <BR> 1a3) soul, heart (of man) <BR> 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory <BR> 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) <BR> 1a6) conscience <BR> 1a7) heart (of moral character) <BR> 1a8) as seat of appetites <BR> 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
wə·lêḇ
but the heart
כְּסִ֖יל

כְּסִ֖יל


kə·sîl

of a fool

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3684
BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one
kə·sîl
of a fool
לִשְׂמֹאלֽוֹ׃

לִשְׂמֹאלֽוֹ׃


liś·mō·lōw

to the left .

Hebrew Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strongs 8040
BSB/Thayers 1) the left, the left hand, the left side <BR> 1a) left <BR> 1b) left hand <BR> 1c) north (as one faces east)
liś·mō·lōw
to the left .
3
Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
וְגַם־

וְגַם־


wə·ḡam-

Even

Hebrew Conjunction
Strongs 1571
BSB/Thayers 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea <BR> 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) <BR> 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) <BR> 1c) even (for stress) <BR> 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) <BR> 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) <BR> 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) <BR> 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) <BR> 2) (TWOT) again, alike
wə·ḡam-
Even
כְּשֶׁהַסָּכָל

כְּשֶׁהַסָּכָל


kə·šɛ·has·så̄·ḵå̄l

as the fool

Hebrew Preposition-k, Pronoun - relative | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 5530
BSB/Thayers 1) fool
kə·šɛ·has·så̄·ḵå̄l
as the fool
הֹלֵ֖ךְ

הֹלֵ֖ךְ


hō·lêḵ

walks

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strongs 1980
BSB/Thayers 1) to go, walk, come <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away <BR> 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) <BR> 1b) (Piel) <BR> 1b1) to walk <BR> 1b2) to walk (fig.) <BR> 1c) (Hithpael) <BR> 1c1) to traverse <BR> 1c2) to walk about <BR> 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
hō·lêḵ
walks
בַּדֶּ֛רֶךְ

בַּדֶּ֛רֶךְ


bad·de·reḵ

along the road ,

Hebrew Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strongs 1870
BSB/Thayers 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner <BR> 1a) road, way, path <BR> 1b) journey <BR> 1c) direction <BR> 1d) manner, habit, way <BR> 1e) of course of life (fig.) <BR> 1f) of moral character (fig.)
bad·de·reḵ
along the road ,
לִבּ֣וֹ

לִבּ֣וֹ


lib·bōw

his sense

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strongs 3820
BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding <BR> 1a) inner part, midst <BR> 1a1) midst (of things) <BR> 1a2) heart (of man) <BR> 1a3) soul, heart (of man) <BR> 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory <BR> 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) <BR> 1a6) conscience <BR> 1a7) heart (of moral character) <BR> 1a8) as seat of appetites <BR> 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
lib·bōw
his sense
חָסֵ֑ר

חָסֵ֑ר


ḥā·sêr

is lacking ,

Hebrew Adjective - masculine singular
Strongs 2638
BSB/Thayers 1) in need of, lacking, needy, in want of
ḥā·sêr
is lacking ,
וְאָמַ֥ר

וְאָמַ֥ר


wə·’ā·mar

and he shows

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 559
BSB/Thayers 1) to say, speak, utter <BR> 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend <BR> 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called <BR> 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly <BR> 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch
wə·’ā·mar
and he shows
לַכֹּ֖ל

לַכֹּ֖ל


lak·kōl

everyone

Hebrew Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3605
BSB/Thayers 1) all, the whole <BR> 1a) all, the whole of <BR> 1b) any, each, every, anything <BR> 1c) totality, everything
lak·kōl
everyone
הֽוּא׃

הֽוּא׃


that he

Hebrew Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strongs 1931
BSB/Thayers pron 3p s<BR> 1) he, she, it <BR> 1a) himself (with emphasis) <BR> 1b) resuming subj with emphasis <BR> 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) <BR> 1d) (anticipating subj) <BR> 1e) (emphasising predicate) <BR> 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron <BR> 2) that (with article)

that he
סָכָ֥ל

סָכָ֥ל


sā·ḵāl

is a fool .

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 5530
BSB/Thayers 1) fool
sā·ḵāl
is a fool .
4
If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.
אִם־

אִם־


’im-

If

Hebrew Conjunction
Strongs 518
BSB/Thayers 1) if <BR> 1a) conditional clauses <BR> 1a1) of possible situations <BR> 1a2) of impossible situations <BR> 1b) oath contexts <BR> 1b1) no, not <BR> 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or <BR> 1d) when, whenever <BR> 1e) since <BR> 1f) interrogative particle <BR> 1g) but rather
’im-
If
הַמּוֹשֵׁל֙

הַמּוֹשֵׁל֙


ham·mō·wō·šêl

the ruler’s

Hebrew Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strongs 4910
BSB/Thayers 1) to rule, have dominion, reign <BR> 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion <BR> 1b) (Hiphil) <BR> 1b1) to cause to rule <BR> 1b2) to exercise dominion
ham·mō·wō·šêl
the ruler’s
ר֤וּחַ

ר֤וּחַ


rū·aḥ

temper

Hebrew Noun - common singular construct
Strongs 7307
BSB/Thayers 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit <BR> 1a) breath<BR> 1b) wind <BR> 1b1) of heaven <BR> 1b2) quarter (of wind), side <BR> 1b3) breath of air <BR> 1b4) air, gas <BR> 1b5) vain, empty thing <BR> 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) <BR> 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour <BR> 1c2) courage <BR> 1c3) temper, anger <BR> 1c4) impatience, patience <BR> 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) <BR> 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse <BR> 1c7) prophetic spirit <BR> 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) <BR> 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being <BR> 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) <BR> 1e1) desire <BR> 1e2) sorrow, trouble <BR> 1f) spirit <BR> 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts <BR> 1f2) rarely of the will <BR> 1f3) as seat especially of moral character <BR> 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son <BR> 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy <BR> 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning <BR> 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power <BR> 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts <BR> 1g5) as energy of life <BR> 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory <BR> 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
rū·aḥ
temper
תַּעֲלֶ֣ה

תַּעֲלֶ֣ה


ta·‘ă·leh

flares

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strongs 5927
BSB/Thayers 1) to go up, ascend, climb <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to go up, ascend <BR> 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat <BR> 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) <BR> 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) <BR> 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) <BR> 1a6) to come up (before God) <BR> 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) <BR> 1a8) to excel, be superior to <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away <BR> 1b2) to take oneself away <BR> 1b3) to be exalted <BR> 1c) (Hiphil) <BR> 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up <BR> 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away <BR> 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train <BR> 1c4) to cause to ascend <BR> 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) <BR> 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) <BR> 1c7) to exalt <BR> 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer <BR> 1d) (Hophal) <BR> 1d1) to be carried away, be led up <BR> 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in <BR> 1d3) to be offered <BR> 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
ta·‘ă·leh
flares
עָלֶ֔יךָ

עָלֶ֔יךָ


‘ā·le·ḵā

against you ,

Hebrew Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strongs 5921
BSB/Thayers prep<BR> 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against <BR> 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards <BR> 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) <BR> 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) <BR> 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) <BR> 1e) over (of suspension or extension) <BR> 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) <BR> 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) <BR> 1h) to (as a dative) <BR> conj <BR> 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although
‘ā·le·ḵā
against you ,
אַל־

אַל־


’al-

do not

Hebrew Adverb
Strongs 408
BSB/Thayers 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) <BR> 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) <BR> 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) <BR> 1c) not, no (with substantive) <BR> 1d) nothing (as substantive)
’al-
do not
תַּנַּ֑ח

תַּנַּ֑ח


tan·naḥ

abandon

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular
Strongs 5117
BSB/Thayers 1) to rest <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain <BR> 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet <BR> 1b) (Hiph) <BR> 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet <BR> 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down <BR> 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place <BR> 1b4) to let remain, leave <BR> 1b5) to leave, depart from <BR> 1b6) to abandon <BR> 1b7) to permit <BR> 1c) (Hoph) <BR> 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest <BR> 1c2) to be left, be placed <BR> 1c3) open space (subst)
tan·naḥ
abandon
מְקוֹמְךָ֖

מְקוֹמְךָ֖


mə·qō·wm·ḵā

your post ,

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strongs 4725
BSB/Thayers 1) standing place, place <BR> 1a) standing place, station, post, office <BR> 1b) place, place of human abode <BR> 1c) city, land, region <BR> 1d) place, locality, spot <BR> 1e) space, room, distance <BR> 1f) region, quarter, direction <BR> 1g) give place to, instead of
mə·qō·wm·ḵā
your post ,
כִּ֣י

כִּ֣י


for

Hebrew Conjunction
Strongs 3588
BSB/Thayers 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since <BR> 1a) that <BR> 1a1) yea, indeed <BR> 1b) when (of time) <BR> 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) <BR> 1c) because, since (causal connection) <BR> 1d) but (after negative) <BR> 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if <BR> 1f) but rather, but <BR> 1g) except that <BR> 1h) only, nevertheless <BR> 1i) surely <BR> 1j) that is <BR> 1k) but if <BR> 1l) for though <BR> 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

for
מַרְפֵּ֔א

מַרְפֵּ֔א


mar·pê

calmness

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 4832
BSB/Thayers 1) health, healing, cure <BR> 1a) healing, cure <BR> 1b) health, profit, sound (of mind) <BR> 1c) healing <BR> 1c1) incurable (with negative)
mar·pê
calmness
גְּדוֹלִֽים׃

גְּדוֹלִֽים׃


gə·ḏō·w·lîm

{lays} great

Hebrew Adjective - masculine plural
Strongs 1419
BSB/Thayers adj <BR> 1) great <BR> 1a) large (in magnitude and extent) <BR> 1b) in number <BR> 1c) in intensity <BR> 1d) loud (in sound) <BR> 1e) older (in age) <BR> 1f) in importance <BR> 1f1) important things <BR> 1f2) great, distinguished (of men) <BR> 1f3) God Himself (of God) <BR> subst <BR> 1g) great things <BR> 1h) haughty things <BR> 1i) greatness <BR> n pr m <BR> 1j) (CLBL) Haggedolim, the great man?, father of Zabdiel
gə·ḏō·w·lîm
{lays} great
חֲטָאִ֥ים

חֲטָאִ֥ים


ḥă·ṭā·’îm

offenses

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 2399
BSB/Thayers 1) sin <BR> 1a) sin <BR> 1b) guilt for sin <BR> 1c) punishment for sin
ḥă·ṭā·’îm
offenses
יַנִּ֖יחַ

יַנִּ֖יחַ


yan·nî·aḥ

to rest .

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 5117
BSB/Thayers 1) to rest <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain <BR> 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet <BR> 1b) (Hiph) <BR> 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet <BR> 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down <BR> 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place <BR> 1b4) to let remain, leave <BR> 1b5) to leave, depart from <BR> 1b6) to abandon <BR> 1b7) to permit <BR> 1c) (Hoph) <BR> 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest <BR> 1c2) to be left, be placed <BR> 1c3) open space (subst)
yan·nî·aḥ
to rest .
5
There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:
יֵ֣שׁ

יֵ֣שׁ


yêš

There is

Hebrew Adverb
Strongs 3426
BSB/Thayers 1) being, existence, substance, there is or are <BR> 1a) substance <BR> 1b) existence <BR> 1c) there is or are
yêš
There is
רָעָ֔ה

רָעָ֔ה


rā·‘āh

an evil

Hebrew Adjective - feminine singular
Strongs 7451
BSB/Thayers adj <BR> 1) bad, evil <BR> 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant <BR> 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) <BR> 1c) evil, displeasing <BR> 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) <BR> 1e) bad (of value) <BR> 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) <BR> 1g) sad, unhappy <BR> 1h) evil (hurtful) <BR> 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) <BR> 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) <BR> 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts <BR> 1j2) deeds, actions <BR> n m <BR> 2) evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity <BR> 2a) evil, distress, adversity <BR> 2b) evil, injury, wrong <BR> 2c) evil (ethical) <BR> n f <BR> 3) evil, misery, distress, injury <BR> 3a) evil, misery, distress <BR> 3b) evil, injury, wrong <BR> 3c) evil (ethical)
rā·‘āh
an evil
רָאִ֖יתִי

רָאִ֖יתִי


rā·’î·ṯî

I have seen

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strongs 7200
BSB/Thayers 1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to see <BR> 1a2) to see, perceive <BR> 1a3) to see, have vision <BR> 1a4) to look at, see, regard, look after, see after, learn about, observe, watch, look upon, look out, find out <BR> 1a5) to see, observe, consider, look at, give attention to, discern, distinguish <BR> 1a6) to look at, gaze at <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to appear, present oneself <BR> 1b2) to be seen <BR> 1b3) to be visible <BR> 1c) (Pual) to be seen <BR> 1d) (Hiphil) <BR> 1d1) to cause to see, show <BR> 1d2) to cause to look intently at, behold, cause to gaze at <BR> 1e) (Hophal) <BR> 1e1) to be caused to see, be shown <BR> 1e2) to be exhibited to <BR> 1f) (Hithpael) to look at each other, face
rā·’î·ṯî
I have seen
תַּ֣חַת

תַּ֣חַת


ta·ḥaṯ

under

Hebrew Preposition
Strongs 8478
BSB/Thayers 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m <BR> 1a) the under part adv accus <BR> 1b) beneath prep <BR> 1c) under, beneath <BR> 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) <BR> 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) <BR> 1c3) of subjection or conquest <BR> 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands <BR> 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) <BR> 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) <BR> 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) <BR> conj <BR> 1e) instead of, instead of that <BR> 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds <BR> 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) <BR> 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
ta·ḥaṯ
under
הַשָּׁ֑מֶשׁ

הַשָּׁ֑מֶשׁ


haš·šā·meš

the sun —

Hebrew Article | Noun - common singular
Strongs 8121
BSB/Thayers 1) sun <BR> 1a) sun <BR> 1b) sunrise, sun-rising, east, sun-setting, west (of direction) <BR> 1c) sun (as object of illicit worship) <BR> 1d) openly, publicly (in other phrases) <BR> 1e) pinnacles, battlements, shields (as glittering or shining)
haš·šā·meš
the sun —
כִּשְׁגָגָ֕ה

כִּשְׁגָגָ֕ה


kiš·ḡā·ḡāh

an error

Hebrew Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 7684
BSB/Thayers 1) sin, sin of error or inadvertence, inadvertent sin <BR> 1a) error
kiš·ḡā·ḡāh
an error
שֶׁיֹּצָ֖א

שֶׁיֹּצָ֖א


še·yō·ṣā

that proceeds

Hebrew Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strongs 3318
BSB/Thayers 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart <BR> 1a2) to go forth (to a place) <BR> 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) <BR> 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) <BR> 1a5) to come out of <BR> 1b) (Hiphil) <BR> 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out <BR> 1b2) to bring out of <BR> 1b3) to lead out <BR> 1b4) to deliver <BR> 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
še·yō·ṣā
that proceeds
מִלִּפְנֵ֥י

מִלִּפְנֵ֥י


mil·lip̄·nê

from

Hebrew Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strongs 6440
BSB/Thayers 1) face <BR> 1a) face, faces <BR> 1b) presence, person <BR> 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) <BR> 1d) face (of animals) <BR> 1e) face, surface (of ground) <BR> 1f) as adv of loc/temp <BR> 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before <BR> 1g) with prep <BR> 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
mil·lip̄·nê
from
הַשַּׁלִּֽיט׃

הַשַּׁלִּֽיט׃


haš·šal·lîṭ

the ruler :

Hebrew Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strongs 7989
BSB/Thayers 1) having mastery, domineering, master <BR> 1a) having mastery <BR> 1a1) ruler (subst) <BR> 1b) domineering, imperious
haš·šal·lîṭ
the ruler :
6
Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.
הַסֶּ֔כֶל

הַסֶּ֔כֶל


has·se·ḵel

Folly

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 5529
BSB/Thayers 1) folly
has·se·ḵel
Folly
נִתַּ֣ן

נִתַּ֣ן


nit·tan

is appointed

Hebrew Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 5414
BSB/Thayers 1) to give, put, set <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend <BR> 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate <BR> 1a3) to make, constitute <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned <BR> 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted <BR> 1c) (Hophal) <BR> 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up <BR> 1c2) to be put upon
nit·tan
is appointed
רַבִּ֑ים

רַבִּ֑ים


rab·bîm

to great

Hebrew Adjective - masculine plural
Strongs 7227
BSB/Thayers adj <BR> 1) much, many, great <BR> 1a) much <BR> 1b) many <BR> 1c) abounding in <BR> 1d) more numerous than <BR> 1e) abundant, enough <BR> 1f) great <BR> 1g) strong <BR> 1h) greater than <BR> adv <BR> 1i) much, exceedingly <BR> n m <BR> 2) captain, chief
rab·bîm
to great
בַּמְּרוֹמִ֖ים

בַּמְּרוֹמִ֖ים


bam·mə·rō·w·mîm

heights ,

Hebrew Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 4791
BSB/Thayers 1) height <BR> 1a) height, elevation, elevated place <BR> 1a1) in a high place (adv) <BR> 1b) height <BR> 1c) proudly (adv) <BR> 1d) of nobles (fig.)
bam·mə·rō·w·mîm
heights ,
וַעֲשִׁירִ֖ים

וַעֲשִׁירִ֖ים


wa·‘ă·šî·rîm

but the rich

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strongs 6223
BSB/Thayers adj <BR> 1) rich, wealthy <BR> n <BR> 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man
wa·‘ă·šî·rîm
but the rich
יֵשֵֽׁבוּ׃

יֵשֵֽׁבוּ׃


yê·šê·ḇū

sit

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strongs 3427
BSB/Thayers 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to sit, sit down <BR> 1a2) to be set <BR> 1a3) to remain, stay <BR> 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode <BR> 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited <BR> 1c) (Piel) to set, place <BR> 1d) (Hiphil) <BR> 1d1) to cause to sit <BR> 1d2) to cause to abide, set <BR> 1d3) to cause to dwell <BR> 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited <BR> 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) <BR> 1e) (Hophal) <BR> 1e1) to be inhabited <BR> 1e2) to make to dwell
yê·šê·ḇū
sit
בַּשֵּׁ֥פֶל

בַּשֵּׁ֥פֶל


baš·šê·p̄el

in lowly positions .

Hebrew Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 8216
BSB/Thayers 1) lowliness, low estate or condition
baš·šê·p̄el
in lowly positions .
7
I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
רָאִ֥יתִי

רָאִ֥יתִי


rā·’î·ṯî

I have seen

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strongs 7200
BSB/Thayers 1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to see <BR> 1a2) to see, perceive <BR> 1a3) to see, have vision <BR> 1a4) to look at, see, regard, look after, see after, learn about, observe, watch, look upon, look out, find out <BR> 1a5) to see, observe, consider, look at, give attention to, discern, distinguish <BR> 1a6) to look at, gaze at <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to appear, present oneself <BR> 1b2) to be seen <BR> 1b3) to be visible <BR> 1c) (Pual) to be seen <BR> 1d) (Hiphil) <BR> 1d1) to cause to see, show <BR> 1d2) to cause to look intently at, behold, cause to gaze at <BR> 1e) (Hophal) <BR> 1e1) to be caused to see, be shown <BR> 1e2) to be exhibited to <BR> 1f) (Hithpael) to look at each other, face
rā·’î·ṯî
I have seen
עֲבָדִ֖ים

עֲבָדִ֖ים


‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm

slaves

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 5650
BSB/Thayers 1) slave, servant <BR> 1a) slave, servant, man-servant <BR> 1b) subjects <BR> 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) <BR> 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) <BR> 1e) servant (of Israel) <BR> 1f) servant (as form of address between equals)
‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm
slaves
עַל־

עַל־


‘al-

on

Hebrew Preposition
Strongs 5921
BSB/Thayers prep<BR> 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against <BR> 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards <BR> 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) <BR> 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) <BR> 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) <BR> 1e) over (of suspension or extension) <BR> 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) <BR> 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) <BR> 1h) to (as a dative) <BR> conj <BR> 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although
‘al-
on
סוּסִ֑ים

סוּסִ֑ים


sū·sîm

horseback ,

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 5483
BSB/Thayers 1) swallow, swift <BR> 2) horse <BR> 2a) chariot horses
sū·sîm
horseback ,
וְשָׂרִ֛ים

וְשָׂרִ֛ים


wə·śā·rîm

while princes

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 8269
BSB/Thayers 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain <BR> 1a) chieftain, leader <BR> 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) <BR> 1c) captain, general, commander (military) <BR> 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) <BR> 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) <BR> 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) <BR> 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) <BR> 1h) patron-angel <BR> 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) <BR> 1j) warden
wə·śā·rîm
while princes
הֹלְכִ֥ים

הֹלְכִ֥ים


hō·lə·ḵîm

go

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strongs 1980
BSB/Thayers 1) to go, walk, come <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away <BR> 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) <BR> 1b) (Piel) <BR> 1b1) to walk <BR> 1b2) to walk (fig.) <BR> 1c) (Hithpael) <BR> 1c1) to traverse <BR> 1c2) to walk about <BR> 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
hō·lə·ḵîm
go
עַל־

עַל־


‘al-

on

Hebrew Preposition
Strongs 5921
BSB/Thayers prep<BR> 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against <BR> 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards <BR> 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) <BR> 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) <BR> 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) <BR> 1e) over (of suspension or extension) <BR> 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) <BR> 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) <BR> 1h) to (as a dative) <BR> conj <BR> 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although
‘al-
on
הָאָֽרֶץ׃

הָאָֽרֶץ׃


hā·’ā·reṣ

foot

Hebrew Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 776
BSB/Thayers 1) land, earth<BR> 1a) earth <BR> 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) <BR> 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) <BR> 1a3) earth (inhabitants) <BR> 1b) land <BR> 1b1) country, territory <BR> 1b2) district, region <BR> 1b3) tribal territory <BR> 1b4) piece of ground <BR> 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel <BR> 1b6) inhabitants of land <BR> 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world <BR> 1b8) city (-state) <BR> 1c) ground, surface of the earth <BR> 1c1) ground <BR> 1c2) soil <BR> 1d) (in phrases) <BR> 1d1) people of the land <BR> 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) <BR> 1d3) level or plain country <BR> 1d4) land of the living <BR> 1d5) end(s) of the earth <BR> 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) <BR> 1e1) lands, countries <BR> 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
hā·’ā·reṣ
foot
כַּעֲבָדִ֖ים

כַּעֲבָדִ֖ים


ka·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm

like slaves .

Hebrew Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 5650
BSB/Thayers 1) slave, servant <BR> 1a) slave, servant, man-servant <BR> 1b) subjects <BR> 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) <BR> 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) <BR> 1e) servant (of Israel) <BR> 1f) servant (as form of address between equals)
ka·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm
like slaves .
8
He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.
חֹפֵ֥ר

חֹפֵ֥ר


ḥō·p̄êr

He who digs

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strongs 2658
BSB/Thayers 1) to dig, search for <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to dig <BR> 1a2) to search, search out, explore
ḥō·p̄êr
He who digs
גּוּמָּ֖ץ

גּוּמָּ֖ץ


gūm·māṣ

a pit

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 1475
BSB/Thayers 1) pit
gūm·māṣ
a pit
יִפּ֑וֹל

יִפּ֑וֹל


yip·pō·wl

may fall

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 5307
BSB/Thayers 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to fall <BR> 1a2) to fall (of violent death) <BR> 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before <BR> 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of <BR> 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result <BR> 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to <BR> 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate <BR> 1b) (Hiphil) <BR> 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate <BR> 1b2) to overthrow <BR> 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot <BR> 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) <BR> 1b5) to cause to fall <BR> 1c) (Hithpael) <BR> 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon <BR> 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself <BR> 1d) (Pilel) to fall
yip·pō·wl
may fall
בּ֣וֹ

בּ֣וֹ


bōw

into it ,

Hebrew Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strongs
BSB/Thayers
bōw
into it ,
וּפֹרֵ֥ץ

וּפֹרֵ֥ץ


ū·p̄ō·rêṣ

and he who breaches

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strongs 6555
BSB/Thayers 1) to break through or down or over, burst, breach <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to break or burst out (from womb or enclosure) <BR> 1a2) to break through or down, make a breach in <BR> 1a3) to break into <BR> 1a4) to break open <BR> 1a5) to break up, break in pieces <BR> 1a6) to break out (violently) upon <BR> 1a7) to break over (limits), increase <BR> 1a8) to use violence <BR> 1a9) to burst open 1a10) to spread, distribute <BR> 1b) (Niphal) to be broken through <BR> 1c) (Pual) to be broken down <BR> 1d) (Hithpael) to break away
ū·p̄ō·rêṣ
and he who breaches
גָּדֵ֖ר

גָּדֵ֖ר


gā·ḏêr

a wall

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 1447
BSB/Thayers 1) fence, wall
gā·ḏêr
a wall
יִשְּׁכֶ֥נּוּ

יִשְּׁכֶ֥נּוּ


yiš·šə·ḵen·nū

may be bitten

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strongs 5391
BSB/Thayers 1) to bite <BR> 1a) (Qal) to bite <BR> 1b) (Piel) to bite <BR> 2) to pay, give interest, lend for interest or usury <BR> 2a) (Qal) to give interest <BR> 2b) (Hiphil) to make to give interest
yiš·šə·ḵen·nū
may be bitten
נָחָֽשׁ׃

נָחָֽשׁ׃


nā·ḥāš

by a snake .

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 5175
BSB/Thayers 1) serpent, snake <BR> 1a) serpent <BR> 1b) image (of serpent) <BR> 1c) fleeing serpent (mythological)
nā·ḥāš
by a snake .
9
The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
מַסִּ֣יעַ

מַסִּ֣יעַ


mas·sî·a‘

The one who quarries

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strongs 5265
BSB/Thayers 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to pull out or up <BR> 1a2) to set out, depart <BR> 1a3) to journey, march <BR> 1a4) to set forth (of wind) <BR> 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up <BR> 1c) (Hiphil) <BR> 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up <BR> 1c2) to remove, quarry
mas·sî·a‘
The one who quarries
אֲבָנִ֔ים

אֲבָנִ֔ים


’ă·ḇā·nîm

stones

Hebrew Noun - feminine plural
Strongs 68
BSB/Thayers 1) stone (large or small) <BR> 1a) common stone (in natural state) <BR> 1b) stone, as material <BR> 1b1) of tablets <BR> 1b2) marble, hewn stones <BR> 1c) precious stones, stones of fire <BR> 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon <BR> 1e) weight <BR> 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal <BR> 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice <BR> 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines <BR> 1i) (simile) <BR> 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness <BR> 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity <BR> 1i3) commonness <BR> 1j) (metaph) <BR> 1j1) petrified with terror <BR> 1j2) perverse, hard heart
’ă·ḇā·nîm
stones
יֵעָצֵ֖ב

יֵעָצֵ֖ב


yê·‘ā·ṣêḇ

may be injured

Hebrew Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 6087
BSB/Thayers 1) to hurt, pain, grieve, displease, vex, wrest <BR> 1a) (Qal) to hurt, pain <BR> 1b)(Niphal) to be in pain, be pained, be grieved <BR> 1c) (Piel) to vex, torture <BR> 1d) (Hiphil) to cause pain <BR> 1e) (Hithpael) to feel grieved, be vexed <BR> 2) to shape, fashion, make, form, stretch into shape, (TWOT) worship <BR> 2a) (Piel) to shape, form <BR> 2b) (Hiphil) to form, copy, fashion
yê·‘ā·ṣêḇ
may be injured
בָּהֶ֑ם

בָּהֶ֑ם


bā·hem

by them ,

Hebrew Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strongs
BSB/Thayers
bā·hem
by them ,
בּוֹקֵ֥עַ

בּוֹקֵ֥עַ


bō·w·qê·a‘

and he who splits

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strongs 1234
BSB/Thayers 1) to split, cleave, break open, divide, break through, rip up, break up, tear <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to cleave, cleave open <BR> 1a2) to break through, break into <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be cleft, be rent open, be split open <BR> 1b2) to be broken into <BR> 1c) (Piel) <BR> 1c1) to cleave, cut to pieces, rend open <BR> 1c2) to break through, break down <BR> 1d) (Pual) <BR> 1d1) to be ripped open, be torn open <BR> 1d2) to be rent <BR> 1d3) to be broken into <BR> 1e) (Hiphil) <BR> 1e1) to break into <BR> 1e2) to break through <BR> 1f) (Hophal) to be broken into <BR> 1g) (Hithpael) to burst (themselves) open, cleave asunder
bō·w·qê·a‘
and he who splits
עֵצִ֖ים

עֵצִ֖ים


‘ê·ṣîm

logs

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 6086
BSB/Thayers 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows <BR> 1a) tree, trees <BR> 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
‘ê·ṣîm
logs
יִסָּ֥כֶן

יִסָּ֥כֶן


yis·sā·ḵen

endangers himself

Hebrew Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 5533
BSB/Thayers 1) to incur danger <BR> 1a) (Niphal) to endanger oneself <BR> 2) to be poor <BR> 2a) (Pual) to be impoverished
yis·sā·ḵen
endangers himself
בָּֽם׃

בָּֽם׃


bām

.

Hebrew Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strongs
BSB/Thayers
bām
.
10
If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
אִם־

אִם־


’im-

If

Hebrew Conjunction
Strongs 518
BSB/Thayers 1) if <BR> 1a) conditional clauses <BR> 1a1) of possible situations <BR> 1a2) of impossible situations <BR> 1b) oath contexts <BR> 1b1) no, not <BR> 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or <BR> 1d) when, whenever <BR> 1e) since <BR> 1f) interrogative particle <BR> 1g) but rather
’im-
If
הַבַּרְזֶ֗ל

הַבַּרְזֶ֗ל


hab·bar·zel

the axe

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 1270
BSB/Thayers 1) iron <BR> 1a) iron <BR> 1a1) iron ore <BR> 1a2) as material of furniture, utensils, implements<BR> 2) tool of iron <BR> 3) harshness, strength, oppression (fig.)
hab·bar·zel
the axe
קֵהָ֣ה

קֵהָ֣ה


qê·hāh

is dull

Hebrew Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 6949
BSB/Thayers 1) to be blunt, be dull <BR> 1a) (Qal) to be blunt, be dull <BR> 1b) (Piel) to be blunt
qê·hāh
is dull
וְהוּא֙

וְהוּא֙


wə·hū

and

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strongs 1931
BSB/Thayers pron 3p s<BR> 1) he, she, it <BR> 1a) himself (with emphasis) <BR> 1b) resuming subj with emphasis <BR> 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) <BR> 1d) (anticipating subj) <BR> 1e) (emphasising predicate) <BR> 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron <BR> 2) that (with article)
wə·hū
and
פָנִ֣ים

פָנִ֣ים


p̄ā·nîm

the blade

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 6440
BSB/Thayers 1) face <BR> 1a) face, faces <BR> 1b) presence, person <BR> 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) <BR> 1d) face (of animals) <BR> 1e) face, surface (of ground) <BR> 1f) as adv of loc/temp <BR> 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before <BR> 1g) with prep <BR> 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
p̄ā·nîm
the blade
לֹא־

לֹא־


lō-

vvv

Hebrew Adverb - Negative particle
Strongs 3808
BSB/Thayers 1) not, no <BR> 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) <BR> 1b) not (with modifier-negation) <BR> 1c) nothing (subst) <BR> 1d) without (with particle) <BR> 1e) before (of time)
lō-
vvv
קִלְקַ֔ל

קִלְקַ֔ל


qil·qal

unsharpened ,

Hebrew Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 7043
BSB/Thayers 1) to be slight, be swift, be trifling, be of little account, be light <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to be slight, be abated (of water) <BR> 1a2) to be swift <BR> 1a3) to be trifling, be of little account <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be swift, show oneself swift <BR> 1b2) to appear trifling, be too trifling, be insignificant <BR> 1b3) to be lightly esteemed <BR> 1c) (Piel) <BR> 1c1) to make despicable <BR> 1c2) to curse <BR> 1d) (Pual) to be cursed <BR> 1e) (Hiphil) <BR> 1e1) to make light, lighten <BR> 1e2) to treat with contempt, bring contempt or dishonour <BR> 1f) (Pilpel) <BR> 1f1) to shake <BR> 1f2) to whet <BR> 1g) (Hithpalpel) to shake oneself, be moved to and fro
qil·qal
unsharpened ,
וַחֲיָלִ֖ים

וַחֲיָלִ֖ים


wa·ḥă·yā·lîm

more strength

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 2428
BSB/Thayers 1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army <BR> 1a) strength <BR> 1b) ability, efficiency <BR> 1c) wealth <BR> 1d) force, army
wa·ḥă·yā·lîm
more strength
יְגַבֵּ֑ר

יְגַבֵּ֑ר


yə·ḡab·bêr

must be exerted ,

Hebrew Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 1396
BSB/Thayers 1) to prevail, have strength, be strong, be powerful, be mighty, be great <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to be strong, mighty <BR> 1a2) to prevail <BR> 1b) (Piel) to make strong, strengthen <BR> 1c) (Hiphil) <BR> 1c1) to confirm, give strength <BR> 1c2) to confirm (a covenant) <BR> 1d) (Hithpael) <BR> 1d1) to show oneself mighty <BR> 1d2) to act proudly (toward God)
yə·ḡab·bêr
must be exerted ,
חָכְמָֽה׃

חָכְמָֽה׃


ḥāḵ·māh

but skill

Hebrew Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 2451
BSB/Thayers 1) wisdom <BR> 1a) skill (in war) <BR> 1b) wisdom (in administration) <BR> 1c) shrewdness, wisdom <BR> 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) <BR> 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)
ḥāḵ·māh
but skill
וְיִתְר֥וֹן

וְיִתְר֥וֹן


wə·yiṯ·rō·wn

produces

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3504
BSB/Thayers 1) advantage, profit, excellency
wə·yiṯ·rō·wn
produces
הַכְשֵׁ֖יר

הַכְשֵׁ֖יר


haḵ·šēr

success .

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strongs 3787
BSB/Thayers 1) to succeed, please, be suitable, be proper, be advantageous, be right and proper to <BR> 1a) (Qal) to please, be proper <BR> 1b) (Hiphil) to give success
haḵ·šēr
success .
11
If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
הַלָּשֽׁוֹן׃

הַלָּשֽׁוֹן׃


hal·lā·šō·wn

. . . .

Hebrew Article | Noun - common singular
Strongs 3956
BSB/Thayers 1) tongue <BR> 1a) tongue (of men) <BR> 1a1) tongue (literal) <BR> 1a2) tongue (organ of speech) <BR> 1b) language <BR> 1c) tongue (of animals) <BR> 1d) tongue (of fire) <BR> 1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
hal·lā·šō·wn
. . . .
אִם־

אִם־


’im-

If

Hebrew Conjunction
Strongs 518
BSB/Thayers 1) if <BR> 1a) conditional clauses <BR> 1a1) of possible situations <BR> 1a2) of impossible situations <BR> 1b) oath contexts <BR> 1b1) no, not <BR> 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or <BR> 1d) when, whenever <BR> 1e) since <BR> 1f) interrogative particle <BR> 1g) but rather
’im-
If
הַנָּחָ֖שׁ

הַנָּחָ֖שׁ


han·nā·ḥāš

the snake

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 5175
BSB/Thayers 1) serpent, snake <BR> 1a) serpent <BR> 1b) image (of serpent) <BR> 1c) fleeing serpent (mythological)
han·nā·ḥāš
the snake
יִשֹּׁ֥ךְ

יִשֹּׁ֥ךְ


yiš·šōḵ

bites

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 5391
BSB/Thayers 1) to bite <BR> 1a) (Qal) to bite <BR> 1b) (Piel) to bite <BR> 2) to pay, give interest, lend for interest or usury <BR> 2a) (Qal) to give interest <BR> 2b) (Hiphil) to make to give interest
yiš·šōḵ
bites
בְּלוֹא־

בְּלוֹא־


bə·lō·w-

before

Hebrew Preposition-b | Adverb - Negative particle
Strongs 3808
BSB/Thayers 1) not, no <BR> 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) <BR> 1b) not (with modifier-negation) <BR> 1c) nothing (subst) <BR> 1d) without (with particle) <BR> 1e) before (of time)
bə·lō·w-
before
לָ֑חַשׁ

לָ֑חַשׁ


lā·ḥaš

it is charmed ,

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3908
BSB/Thayers 1) whispering, charming <BR> 1a) serpent-charming <BR> 1b) charms, amulets (worn by women) <BR> 1c) whisper (of prayer)
lā·ḥaš
it is charmed ,
וְאֵ֣ין

וְאֵ֣ין


wə·’ên

there is no

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strongs 369
BSB/Thayers 1) nothing, not, nought n <BR> 1a) nothing, nought neg <BR> 1b) not <BR> 1c) to have not (of possession) adv <BR> 1d) without w/prep <BR> 1e) for lack of
wə·’ên
there is no
יִתְר֔וֹן

יִתְר֔וֹן


yiṯ·rō·wn

profit

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3504
BSB/Thayers 1) advantage, profit, excellency
yiṯ·rō·wn
profit
לְבַ֖עַל

לְבַ֖עַל


lə·ḇa·‘al

for the charmer

Hebrew Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strongs 1167
BSB/Thayers 1) owner, husband, lord <BR> 1a) owner <BR> 1b) a husband <BR> 1c) citizens, inhabitants <BR> 1d) rulers, lords <BR> 1e) (noun of relationship used to characterise-ie, master of dreams) <BR> 1f) lord (used of foreign gods)
lə·ḇa·‘al
for the charmer
12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
דִּבְרֵ֥י

דִּבְרֵ֥י


diḇ·rê

The words

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural construct
Strongs 1697
BSB/Thayers 1) speech, word, speaking, thing <BR> 1a) speech <BR> 1b) saying, utterance <BR> 1c) word, words <BR> 1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
diḇ·rê
The words
חָכָ֖ם

חָכָ֖ם


ḥā·ḵām

of a wise man’s

Hebrew Adjective - masculine singular
Strongs 2450
BSB/Thayers 1) wise, wise (man) <BR> 1a) skilful (in technical work) <BR> 1b) wise (in administration)<BR> 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle <BR> 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) <BR> 1e) prudent <BR> 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
ḥā·ḵām
of a wise man’s
פִי־

פִי־


p̄î-

mouth

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct
Strongs 6310
BSB/Thayers peh<BR> 1) mouth <BR> 1a) mouth (of man)<BR> 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) <BR> 1c) mouth (of animals) <BR> 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) <BR> 1e) extremity, end pim <BR> 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
p̄î-
mouth
חֵ֑ן

חֵ֑ן


ḥên

are gracious ,

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 2580
BSB/Thayers 1) favour, grace, charm <BR> 1a) favour, grace, elegance <BR> 1b) favour, acceptance
ḥên
are gracious ,
וְשִׂפְת֥וֹת

וְשִׂפְת֥וֹת


wə·śip̄·ṯō·wṯ

but the lips

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strongs 8193
BSB/Thayers 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding <BR> 1a) lip (as body part) <BR> 1b) language <BR> 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
wə·śip̄·ṯō·wṯ
but the lips
כְּסִ֖יל

כְּסִ֖יל


kə·sîl

of a fool

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3684
BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one
kə·sîl
of a fool
תְּבַלְּעֶֽנּוּ׃

תְּבַלְּעֶֽנּוּ׃


tə·ḇal·lə·‘en·nū

consume him .

Hebrew Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular
Strongs 1104
BSB/Thayers 1) to swallow down, swallow up, engulf, eat up <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to swallow down <BR> 1a2) to swallow up, engulf <BR> 1b) (Niphal) to be swallowed up <BR> 1c) (Piel) <BR> 1c1) to swallow <BR> 1c2) to swallow up, engulf <BR> 1c3) squandering (fig.) <BR> 1d) (Pual) to be swallowed up <BR> 1e) (Hithpael) to be ended
tə·ḇal·lə·‘en·nū
consume him .
13
The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
תְּחִלַּ֥ת

תְּחִלַּ֥ת


tə·ḥil·laṯ

The beginning

Hebrew Noun - feminine singular construct
Strongs 8462
BSB/Thayers 1) beginning, first <BR> 1a) the first time <BR> 1b) from the beginning, in the beginning (with prep)
tə·ḥil·laṯ
The beginning
דִּבְרֵי־

דִּבְרֵי־


diḇ·rê-

of his talk

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural construct
Strongs 1697
BSB/Thayers 1) speech, word, speaking, thing <BR> 1a) speech <BR> 1b) saying, utterance <BR> 1c) word, words <BR> 1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
diḇ·rê-
of his talk
פִ֖יהוּ

פִ֖יהוּ


p̄î·hū

. . .

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strongs 6310
BSB/Thayers peh<BR> 1) mouth <BR> 1a) mouth (of man)<BR> 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) <BR> 1c) mouth (of animals) <BR> 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) <BR> 1e) extremity, end pim <BR> 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
p̄î·hū
. . .
סִכְל֑וּת

סִכְל֑וּת


siḵ·lūṯ

is folly ,

Hebrew Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 5531
BSB/Thayers 1) folly, foolishness
siḵ·lūṯ
is folly ,
וְאַחֲרִ֣ית

וְאַחֲרִ֣ית


wə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ

and the end

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strongs 319
BSB/Thayers 1) after part, end <BR> 1a) end, issue, event <BR> 1b) latter time (prophetic for future time) <BR> 1c) posterity <BR> 1d) last, hindermost
wə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ
and the end
פִּ֔יהוּ

פִּ֔יהוּ


pî·hū

of his speech

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strongs 6310
BSB/Thayers peh<BR> 1) mouth <BR> 1a) mouth (of man)<BR> 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) <BR> 1c) mouth (of animals) <BR> 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) <BR> 1e) extremity, end pim <BR> 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
pî·hū
of his speech
רָעָֽה׃

רָעָֽה׃


rā·‘āh

is evil

Hebrew Adjective - feminine singular
Strongs 7451
BSB/Thayers adj <BR> 1) bad, evil <BR> 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant <BR> 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) <BR> 1c) evil, displeasing <BR> 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) <BR> 1e) bad (of value) <BR> 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) <BR> 1g) sad, unhappy <BR> 1h) evil (hurtful) <BR> 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) <BR> 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) <BR> 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts <BR> 1j2) deeds, actions <BR> n m <BR> 2) evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity <BR> 2a) evil, distress, adversity <BR> 2b) evil, injury, wrong <BR> 2c) evil (ethical) <BR> n f <BR> 3) evil, misery, distress, injury <BR> 3a) evil, misery, distress <BR> 3b) evil, injury, wrong <BR> 3c) evil (ethical)
rā·‘āh
is evil
הוֹלֵל֖וּת

הוֹלֵל֖וּת


hō·w·lê·lūṯ

madness .

Hebrew Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 1948
BSB/Thayers 1) madness
hō·w·lê·lūṯ
madness .
14
Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?
וְהַסָּכָ֖ל

וְהַסָּכָ֖ל


wə·has·sā·ḵāl

Yet the fool

Hebrew Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 5530
BSB/Thayers 1) fool
wə·has·sā·ḵāl
Yet the fool
יַרְבֶּ֣ה

יַרְבֶּ֣ה


yar·beh

multiplies

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 7235
BSB/Thayers 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) <BR> 1a2) to be or grow great <BR> 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many <BR> 1c) (Hiphil) <BR> 1c1) to make much, make many, have many <BR> 1c1a) to multiply, increase <BR> 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly <BR> 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly <BR> 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much <BR> 2) (Qal) to shoot
yar·beh
multiplies
דְבָרִ֑ים

דְבָרִ֑ים


ḏə·ḇā·rîm

words .

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 1697
BSB/Thayers 1) speech, word, speaking, thing <BR> 1a) speech <BR> 1b) saying, utterance <BR> 1c) word, words <BR> 1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
ḏə·ḇā·rîm
words .
לֹא־

לֹא־


lō-

No

Hebrew Adverb - Negative particle
Strongs 3808
BSB/Thayers 1) not, no <BR> 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) <BR> 1b) not (with modifier-negation) <BR> 1c) nothing (subst) <BR> 1d) without (with particle) <BR> 1e) before (of time)
lō-
No
הָאָדָם֙

הָאָדָם֙


hā·’ā·ḏām

one

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 120
BSB/Thayers 1) man, mankind <BR> 1a) man, human being <BR> 1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT) <BR> 1c) Adam, first man <BR> 1d) city in Jordan valley
hā·’ā·ḏām
one
יֵדַ֤ע

יֵדַ֤ע


yê·ḏa‘

knows

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 3045
BSB/Thayers 1) to know <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to know <BR> 1a1a) to know, learn to know <BR> 1a1b) to perceive <BR> 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern <BR> 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish <BR> 1a1e) to know by experience <BR> 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess <BR> 1a1g) to consider <BR> 1a2) to know, be acquainted with <BR> 1a3) to know (a person carnally) <BR> 1a4) to know how, be skilful in <BR> 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed <BR> 1b2) to make oneself known <BR> 1b3) to be perceived <BR> 1b4) to be instructed <BR> 1c) (Piel) to cause to know <BR> 1d) (Poal) to cause to know <BR> 1e) (Pual) <BR> 1e1) to be known <BR> 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) <BR> 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare <BR> 1g) (Hophal) to be made known <BR> 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself
yê·ḏa‘
knows
מַה־

מַה־


mah-

what

Hebrew Interrogative
Strongs 4100
BSB/Thayers interr pron<BR> 1) what, how, of what kind <BR> 1a) (interrogative) <BR> 1a1) what? <BR> 1a2) of what kind <BR> 1a3) what? (rhetorical) <BR> 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what <BR> 1b) (adverb) <BR> 1b1) how, how now <BR> 1b2) why <BR> 1b3) how! (exclamation) <BR> 1c) (with prep) <BR> 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? <BR> 1c2) because of what? <BR> 1c3) the like of what? <BR> 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? <BR> 1c3b) for how long? <BR> 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? <BR> 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? <BR> indef pron <BR> 2) anything, aught, what may
mah-
what
שֶׁיִּֽהְיֶ֔ה

שֶׁיִּֽהְיֶ֔ה


še·yih·yeh

is coming ,

Hebrew Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 1961
BSB/Thayers 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) ----- <BR> 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass <BR> 1a1b) to come about, come to pass <BR> 1a2) to come into being, become <BR> 1a2a) to arise, appear, come <BR> 1a2b) to become <BR> 1a2b1) to become <BR> 1a2b2) to become like <BR> 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established <BR> 1a3) to be <BR> 1a3a) to exist, be in existence <BR> 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) <BR> 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) <BR> 1a3d) to accompany, be with <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about <BR> 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
še·yih·yeh
is coming ,
מִ֖י

מִ֖י


and who

Hebrew Interrogative
Strongs 4310
BSB/Thayers 1) who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever

and who
יַגִּ֥יד

יַגִּ֥יד


yag·gîḏ

can tell

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 5046
BSB/Thayers 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known <BR> 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare <BR> 1a1) to tell, announce, report <BR> 1a2) to declare, make known, expound <BR> 1a3) to inform of <BR> 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim <BR> 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess <BR> 1a5a) messenger (participle) <BR> 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
yag·gîḏ
can tell
לֽוֹ׃

לֽוֹ׃


lōw

him

Hebrew Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strongs
BSB/Thayers
lōw
him
וַאֲשֶׁ֤ר

וַאֲשֶׁ֤ר


wa·’ă·šer

what

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative
Strongs 834
BSB/Thayers 1) (relative part.) <BR> 1a) which, who <BR> 1b) that which <BR> 2) (conj) <BR> 2a) that (in obj clause) <BR> 2b) when <BR> 2c) since <BR> 2d) as <BR> 2e) conditional if
wa·’ă·šer
what
יִֽהְיֶה֙

יִֽהְיֶה֙


yih·yeh

will come

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 1961
BSB/Thayers 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) ----- <BR> 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass <BR> 1a1b) to come about, come to pass <BR> 1a2) to come into being, become <BR> 1a2a) to arise, appear, come <BR> 1a2b) to become <BR> 1a2b1) to become <BR> 1a2b2) to become like <BR> 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established <BR> 1a3) to be <BR> 1a3a) to exist, be in existence <BR> 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) <BR> 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) <BR> 1a3d) to accompany, be with <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about <BR> 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
yih·yeh
will come
מֵֽאַחֲרָ֔יו

מֵֽאַחֲרָ֔יו


mê·’a·ḥă·rāw

after him ?

Hebrew Preposition-m | third person masculine singular
Strongs 310
BSB/Thayers 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time)<BR> 1a) as an adverb <BR> 1a1) behind (of place) <BR> 1a2) afterwards (of time) <BR> 1b) as a preposition <BR> 1b1) behind, after (of place) <BR> 1b2) after (of time) <BR> 1b3) besides <BR> 1c) as a conjunction <BR> 1c) after that <BR> 1d) as a substantive <BR> 1d1) hinder part <BR> 1e) with other prepositions <BR> 1e1) from behind <BR> 1e2) from following after
mê·’a·ḥă·rāw
after him ?
15
The toil of a fool wearies him, for he does not know the way to the city.
עֲמַ֥ל

עֲמַ֥ל


‘ă·mal

The toil

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct
Strongs 5999
BSB/Thayers 1) toil, trouble, labour <BR> 1a) trouble <BR> 1b) trouble, mischief <BR> 1c) toil, labour
‘ă·mal
The toil
הַכְּסִילִ֖ים

הַכְּסִילִ֖ים


hak·kə·sî·lîm

of a fool

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 3684
BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one
hak·kə·sî·lîm
of a fool
תְּיַגְּעֶ֑נּוּ

תְּיַגְּעֶ֑נּוּ


tə·yag·gə·‘en·nū

wearies him ,

Hebrew Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular
Strongs 3021
BSB/Thayers 1) to toil, labour, grow weary, be weary <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to toil, labour <BR> 1a2) to grow weary, be weary <BR> 1b) (Piel) to weary, make weary, cause to go toilsomely <BR> 1c) (Hiphil) to make to toil, make weary, cause to be weary
tə·yag·gə·‘en·nū
wearies him ,
אֲשֶׁ֥ר

אֲשֶׁ֥ר


’ă·šer

for

Hebrew Pronoun - relative
Strongs 834
BSB/Thayers 1) (relative part.) <BR> 1a) which, who <BR> 1b) that which <BR> 2) (conj) <BR> 2a) that (in obj clause) <BR> 2b) when <BR> 2c) since <BR> 2d) as <BR> 2e) conditional if
’ă·šer
for
לֹֽא־

לֹֽא־


lō-

he does not

Hebrew Adverb - Negative particle
Strongs 3808
BSB/Thayers 1) not, no <BR> 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) <BR> 1b) not (with modifier-negation) <BR> 1c) nothing (subst) <BR> 1d) without (with particle) <BR> 1e) before (of time)
lō-
he does not
יָדַ֖ע

יָדַ֖ע


yā·ḏa‘

know

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 3045
BSB/Thayers 1) to know <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to know <BR> 1a1a) to know, learn to know <BR> 1a1b) to perceive <BR> 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern <BR> 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish <BR> 1a1e) to know by experience <BR> 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess <BR> 1a1g) to consider <BR> 1a2) to know, be acquainted with <BR> 1a3) to know (a person carnally) <BR> 1a4) to know how, be skilful in <BR> 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed <BR> 1b2) to make oneself known <BR> 1b3) to be perceived <BR> 1b4) to be instructed <BR> 1c) (Piel) to cause to know <BR> 1d) (Poal) to cause to know <BR> 1e) (Pual) <BR> 1e1) to be known <BR> 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) <BR> 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare <BR> 1g) (Hophal) to be made known <BR> 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself
yā·ḏa‘
know
לָלֶ֥כֶת

לָלֶ֥כֶת


lā·le·ḵeṯ

the way

Hebrew Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strongs 1980
BSB/Thayers 1) to go, walk, come <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away <BR> 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) <BR> 1b) (Piel) <BR> 1b1) to walk <BR> 1b2) to walk (fig.) <BR> 1c) (Hithpael) <BR> 1c1) to traverse <BR> 1c2) to walk about <BR> 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
lā·le·ḵeṯ
the way
אֶל־

אֶל־


’el-

to

Hebrew Preposition
Strongs 413
BSB/Thayers 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) <BR> 2) into (limit is actually entered) <BR> 2a) in among <BR> 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) <BR> 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) <BR> 5) in addition to, to <BR> 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of <BR> 7) according to (rule or standard) <BR> 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) <BR> 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
’el-
to
עִֽיר׃

עִֽיר׃


‘îr

the city .

Hebrew Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 5892
BSB/Thayers 1) excitement, anguish <BR> 1a) of terror <BR> 2) city, town (a place of waking, guarded) <BR> 2a) city, town
‘îr
the city .
16
Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning.
אִֽי־

אִֽי־


’î-

Woe

Hebrew Interjection
Strongs 337
BSB/Thayers 1) alas!, woe!
’î-
Woe
לָ֣ךְ

לָ֣ךְ


lāḵ

to you ,

Hebrew Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strongs
BSB/Thayers
lāḵ
to you ,
אֶ֔רֶץ

אֶ֔רֶץ


’e·reṣ

O land

Hebrew Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 776
BSB/Thayers 1) land, earth<BR> 1a) earth <BR> 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) <BR> 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) <BR> 1a3) earth (inhabitants) <BR> 1b) land <BR> 1b1) country, territory <BR> 1b2) district, region <BR> 1b3) tribal territory <BR> 1b4) piece of ground <BR> 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel <BR> 1b6) inhabitants of land <BR> 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world <BR> 1b8) city (-state) <BR> 1c) ground, surface of the earth <BR> 1c1) ground <BR> 1c2) soil <BR> 1d) (in phrases) <BR> 1d1) people of the land <BR> 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) <BR> 1d3) level or plain country <BR> 1d4) land of the living <BR> 1d5) end(s) of the earth <BR> 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) <BR> 1e1) lands, countries <BR> 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
’e·reṣ
O land
שֶׁמַּלְכֵּ֖ךְ

שֶׁמַּלְכֵּ֖ךְ


šem·mal·kêḵ

whose king

Hebrew Pronoun - relative | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strongs 4428
BSB/Thayers 1) king
šem·mal·kêḵ
whose king
נָ֑עַר

נָ֑עַר


nā·‘ar

is a youth ,

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 5288
BSB/Thayers 1) a boy, lad, servant, youth, retainer <BR> 1a) boy, lad, youth <BR> 1b) servant, retainer
nā·‘ar
is a youth ,
וְשָׂרַ֖יִךְ

וְשָׂרַ֖יִךְ


wə·śā·ra·yiḵ

and whose princes

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strongs 8269
BSB/Thayers 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain <BR> 1a) chieftain, leader <BR> 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) <BR> 1c) captain, general, commander (military) <BR> 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) <BR> 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) <BR> 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) <BR> 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) <BR> 1h) patron-angel <BR> 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) <BR> 1j) warden
wə·śā·ra·yiḵ
and whose princes
יֹאכֵֽלוּ׃

יֹאכֵֽלוּ׃


yō·ḵê·lū

feast

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strongs 398
BSB/Thayers 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to eat (human subject) <BR> 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) <BR> 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) <BR> 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) <BR> 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) <BR> 1a6) to devour (of oppression) <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be eaten (by men) <BR> 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) <BR> 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) <BR> 1c) (Pual) <BR> 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with <BR> 1c2) to cause to devour <BR> 1d) (Hiphil) <BR> 1d1) to feed <BR> 1d2) to cause to eat <BR> 1e) (Piel) <BR> 1e1) consume
yō·ḵê·lū
feast
בַּבֹּ֥קֶר

בַּבֹּ֥קֶר


bab·bō·qer

in the morning .

Hebrew Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 1242
BSB/Thayers 1) morning, break of day <BR> 1a) morning <BR> 1a1) of end of night <BR> 1a2) of coming of daylight <BR> 1a3) of coming of sunrise <BR> 1a4) of beginning of day <BR> 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) <BR> 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
bab·bō·qer
in the morning .
17
Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles, and whose princes feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness.
אַשְׁרֵ֣יךְ

אַשְׁרֵ֣יךְ


’aš·rêḵ

Blessed are you ,

Hebrew Interjection | second person feminine singular
Strongs 835
BSB/Thayers 1) happiness, blessedness <BR> 1a) often used as interjection <BR> 1b) blessed are
’aš·rêḵ
Blessed are you ,
אֶ֔רֶץ

אֶ֔רֶץ


’e·reṣ

O land

Hebrew Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 776
BSB/Thayers 1) land, earth<BR> 1a) earth <BR> 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) <BR> 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) <BR> 1a3) earth (inhabitants) <BR> 1b) land <BR> 1b1) country, territory <BR> 1b2) district, region <BR> 1b3) tribal territory <BR> 1b4) piece of ground <BR> 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel <BR> 1b6) inhabitants of land <BR> 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world <BR> 1b8) city (-state) <BR> 1c) ground, surface of the earth <BR> 1c1) ground <BR> 1c2) soil <BR> 1d) (in phrases) <BR> 1d1) people of the land <BR> 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) <BR> 1d3) level or plain country <BR> 1d4) land of the living <BR> 1d5) end(s) of the earth <BR> 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) <BR> 1e1) lands, countries <BR> 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
’e·reṣ
O land
שֶׁמַּלְכֵּ֖ךְ

שֶׁמַּלְכֵּ֖ךְ


šem·mal·kêḵ

whose king

Hebrew Pronoun - relative | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strongs 4428
BSB/Thayers 1) king
šem·mal·kêḵ
whose king
בֶּן־

בֶּן־


ben-

is a son

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct
Strongs 1121
BSB/Thayers 1) son, grandson, child, member of a group <BR> 1a) son, male child <BR> 1b) grandson <BR> 1c) children (pl. - male and female) <BR> 1d) youth, young men (pl.) <BR> 1e) young (of animals) <BR> 1f) sons (as characterisation, i.e. sons of injustice [for un- righteous men] or sons of God [for angels] <BR> 1g) people (of a nation) (pl.) <BR> 1h) of lifeless things, i.e. sparks, stars, arrows (fig.) <BR> 1i) a member of a guild, order, class
ben-
is a son
חוֹרִ֑ים

חוֹרִ֑ים


ḥō·w·rîm

of nobles ,

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 2715
BSB/Thayers 1) a noble, freeborn one
ḥō·w·rîm
of nobles ,
וְשָׂרַ֙יִךְ֙

וְשָׂרַ֙יִךְ֙


wə·śā·ra·yiḵ

and whose princes

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strongs 8269
BSB/Thayers 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain <BR> 1a) chieftain, leader <BR> 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) <BR> 1c) captain, general, commander (military) <BR> 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) <BR> 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) <BR> 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) <BR> 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) <BR> 1h) patron-angel <BR> 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) <BR> 1j) warden
wə·śā·ra·yiḵ
and whose princes
יֹאכֵ֔לוּ

יֹאכֵ֔לוּ


yō·ḵê·lū

feast

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strongs 398
BSB/Thayers 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to eat (human subject) <BR> 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) <BR> 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) <BR> 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) <BR> 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) <BR> 1a6) to devour (of oppression) <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be eaten (by men) <BR> 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) <BR> 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) <BR> 1c) (Pual) <BR> 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with <BR> 1c2) to cause to devour <BR> 1d) (Hiphil) <BR> 1d1) to feed <BR> 1d2) to cause to eat <BR> 1e) (Piel) <BR> 1e1) consume
yō·ḵê·lū
feast
בָּעֵ֣ת

בָּעֵ֣ת


bā·‘êṯ

at the proper time —

Hebrew Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strongs 6256
BSB/Thayers 1) time <BR> 1a) time (of an event) <BR> 1b) time (usual) <BR> 1c) experiences, fortunes <BR> 1d) occurrence, occasion
bā·‘êṯ
at the proper time —
בִּגְבוּרָ֖ה

בִּגְבוּרָ֖ה


biḡ·ḇū·rāh

for strength

Hebrew Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strongs 1369
BSB/Thayers 1) strength, might <BR> 1a) strength <BR> 1b) might, valour, bravery <BR> 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God)
biḡ·ḇū·rāh
for strength
וְלֹ֥א

וְלֹ֥א


wə·lō

and not

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strongs 3808
BSB/Thayers 1) not, no <BR> 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) <BR> 1b) not (with modifier-negation) <BR> 1c) nothing (subst) <BR> 1d) without (with particle) <BR> 1e) before (of time)
wə·lō
and not
בַשְּׁתִֽי׃

בַשְּׁתִֽי׃


ḇaš·šə·ṯî

for drunkenness .

Hebrew Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 8358
BSB/Thayers 1) a drinking, drinking bout Ec 10:17
ḇaš·šə·ṯî
for drunkenness .
18
Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.
בַּעֲצַלְתַּ֖יִם

בַּעֲצַלְתַּ֖יִם


ba·‘ă·ṣal·ta·yim

Through laziness

Hebrew Preposition-b | Noun - fd
Strongs 6103
BSB/Thayers 1) sluggishness, laziness
ba·‘ă·ṣal·ta·yim
Through laziness
הַמְּקָרֶ֑ה

הַמְּקָרֶ֑ה


ham·mə·qā·reh

the roof

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 4746
BSB/Thayers 1) beam work
ham·mə·qā·reh
the roof
יִמַּ֣ךְ

יִמַּ֣ךְ


yim·maḵ

caves in ,

Hebrew Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 4355
BSB/Thayers 1) to be low, be humiliated <BR> 1a) (Qal) to be low, be humiliated <BR> 1b) (Niphal) to sink <BR> 1c) (Hophal) to be brought low
yim·maḵ
caves in ,
יָדַ֖יִם

יָדַ֖יִם


yā·ḏa·yim

and in the hands

Hebrew Noun - fd
Strongs 3027
BSB/Thayers 1) hand <BR> 1a) hand (of man)<BR> 1b) strength, power (fig.) <BR> 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) <BR> 1d) (various special, technical senses) <BR> 1d1) sign, monument <BR> 1d2) part, fractional part, share <BR> 1d3) time, repetition <BR> 1d4) axle-trees, axle <BR> 1d5) stays, support (for laver) <BR> 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) <BR> 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) <BR> 1d8) wrists
yā·ḏa·yim
and in the hands
וּבְשִׁפְל֥וּת

וּבְשִׁפְל֥וּת


ū·ḇə·šip̄·lūṯ

of the idle ,

Hebrew Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strongs 8220
BSB/Thayers 1) sinking, idleness, inactivity
ū·ḇə·šip̄·lūṯ
of the idle ,
הַבָּֽיִת׃

הַבָּֽיִת׃


hab·bā·yiṯ

the house

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 1004
BSB/Thayers nm <BR> 1) house <BR> 1a) house, dwelling habitation <BR> 1b) shelter or abode of animals <BR> 1c) human bodies (fig.) <BR> 1d) of Sheol <BR> 1e) of abode of light and darkness <BR> 1f) of land of Ephraim <BR> 2) place <BR> 3) receptacle <BR> 4) home, house as containing a family <BR> 5) household, family <BR> 5a) those belonging to the same household <BR> 5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body <BR> 6) household affairs <BR> 7) inwards (metaph.) <BR> 8) (TWOT) temple <BR> adv <BR> 9) on the inside <BR> prep <BR> 10) within
hab·bā·yiṯ
the house
יִדְלֹ֥ף

יִדְלֹ֥ף


yiḏ·lōp̄

leaks .

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 1811
BSB/Thayers 1) to drop, drip <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to leak <BR> 1a2) to weep (of tears)
yiḏ·lōp̄
leaks .
19
A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
לֶ֔חֶם

לֶ֔חֶם


le·ḥem

A feast

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3899
BSB/Thayers 1) bread, food, grain <BR> 1a) bread <BR> 1a1) bread <BR> 1a2) bread-corn <BR> 1b) food (in general)
le·ḥem
A feast
עֹשִׂ֣ים

עֹשִׂ֣ים


‘ō·śîm

is prepared

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strongs 6213
BSB/Thayers 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to do, work, make, produce <BR> 1a1a) to do <BR> 1a1b) to work <BR> 1a1c) to deal (with) <BR> 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect <BR> 1a2) to make <BR> 1a2a) to make <BR> 1a2b) to produce <BR> 1a2c) to prepare <BR> 1a2d) to make (an offering) <BR> 1a2e) to attend to, put in order <BR> 1a2f) to observe, celebrate <BR> 1a2g) to acquire (property) <BR> 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute <BR> 1a2i) to bring about <BR> 1a2j) to use <BR> 1a2k) to spend, pass <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be done <BR> 1b2) to be made <BR> 1b3) to be produced <BR> 1b4) to be offered <BR> 1b5) to be observed <BR> 1b6) to be used <BR> 1c) (Pual) to be made <BR> 2) (Piel) to press, squeeze
‘ō·śîm
is prepared
לִשְׂחוֹק֙

לִשְׂחוֹק֙


liś·ḥō·wq

for laughter ,

Hebrew Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 7814
BSB/Thayers 1) laughter, laughing stock, mocking, derision <BR> 1a) laughter <BR> 1a1) joyful <BR> 1a2) hollow <BR> 1b) derision (of object) <BR> 1c) sport
liś·ḥō·wq
for laughter ,
וְיַ֖יִן

וְיַ֖יִן


wə·ya·yin

and wine

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3196
BSB/Thayers 1) wine
wə·ya·yin
and wine
חַיִּ֑ים

חַיִּ֑ים


ḥay·yîm

makes life

Hebrew Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 2416
BSB/Thayers adj <BR> 1) living, alive <BR> 1a) green (of vegetation) <BR> 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) <BR> 1c) lively, active (of man) <BR> 1d) reviving (of the springtime) <BR> n m <BR> 2) relatives <BR> 3) life (abstract emphatic) <BR> 3a) life <BR> 3b) sustenance, maintenance <BR> n f <BR> 4) living thing, animal <BR> 4a) animal <BR> 4b) life <BR> 4c) appetite <BR> 4d) revival, renewal <BR> 5) community
ḥay·yîm
makes life
יְשַׂמַּ֣ח

יְשַׂמַּ֣ח


yə·śam·maḥ

merry ,

Hebrew Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 8055
BSB/Thayers 1) to rejoice, be glad <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to rejoice <BR> 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) <BR> 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) <BR> 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad <BR> 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
yə·śam·maḥ
merry ,
וְהַכֶּ֖סֶף

וְהַכֶּ֖סֶף


wə·hak·ke·sep̄

but money

Hebrew Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3701
BSB/Thayers 1) silver, money <BR> 1a) silver <BR> 1a1) as metal <BR> 1a2) as ornament <BR> 1a3) as colour <BR> 1b) money, shekels, talents
wə·hak·ke·sep̄
but money
יַעֲנֶ֥ה

יַעֲנֶ֥ה


ya·‘ă·neh

is the answer

Hebrew Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 6030
BSB/Thayers 1) to answer, respond, testify, speak, shout <BR> 1a) (Qal)<BR> 1a1) to answer, respond to <BR> 1a2) to testify, respond as a witness <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to make answer <BR> 1b2) to be answered, receive answer <BR> 2) (Qal) to sing, utter tunefully <BR> 3) (Qal) to dwell
ya·‘ă·neh
is the answer
אֶת־

אֶת־


’eṯ-

-

Hebrew Direct object marker
Strongs 853
BSB/Thayers 1) sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
’eṯ-
-
הַכֹּֽל׃

הַכֹּֽל׃


hak·kōl

for everything .

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 3605
BSB/Thayers 1) all, the whole <BR> 1a) all, the whole of <BR> 1b) any, each, every, anything <BR> 1c) totality, everything
hak·kōl
for everything .
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Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
אַל־

אַל־


’al-

Do not

Hebrew Adverb
Strongs 408
BSB/Thayers 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) <BR> 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) <BR> 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) <BR> 1c) not, no (with substantive) <BR> 1d) nothing (as substantive)
’al-
Do not
תְּקַלֵּ֔ל

תְּקַלֵּ֔ל


tə·qal·lêl

curse

Hebrew Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strongs 7043
BSB/Thayers 1) to be slight, be swift, be trifling, be of little account, be light <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to be slight, be abated (of water) <BR> 1a2) to be swift <BR> 1a3) to be trifling, be of little account <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be swift, show oneself swift <BR> 1b2) to appear trifling, be too trifling, be insignificant <BR> 1b3) to be lightly esteemed <BR> 1c) (Piel) <BR> 1c1) to make despicable <BR> 1c2) to curse <BR> 1d) (Pual) to be cursed <BR> 1e) (Hiphil) <BR> 1e1) to make light, lighten <BR> 1e2) to treat with contempt, bring contempt or dishonour <BR> 1f) (Pilpel) <BR> 1f1) to shake <BR> 1f2) to whet <BR> 1g) (Hithpalpel) to shake oneself, be moved to and fro
tə·qal·lêl
curse
מֶ֚לֶךְ

מֶ֚לֶךְ


me·leḵ

the king

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 4428
BSB/Thayers 1) king
me·leḵ
the king
גַּ֣ם

גַּ֣ם


gam

even

Hebrew Conjunction
Strongs 1571
BSB/Thayers 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea <BR> 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) <BR> 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) <BR> 1c) even (for stress) <BR> 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) <BR> 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) <BR> 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) <BR> 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) <BR> 2) (TWOT) again, alike
gam
even
בְּמַדָּֽעֲךָ֗

בְּמַדָּֽעֲךָ֗


bə·mad·dā·‘ă·ḵā

in your thoughts ,

Hebrew Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strongs 4093
BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge, thought <BR> 1a) knowledge <BR> 1b) mind, thought, place of knowledge
bə·mad·dā·‘ă·ḵā
in your thoughts ,
אַל־

אַל־


’al-

[or]

Hebrew Adverb
Strongs 408
BSB/Thayers 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) <BR> 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) <BR> 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) <BR> 1c) not, no (with substantive) <BR> 1d) nothing (as substantive)
’al-
[or]
תְּקַלֵּ֖ל

תְּקַלֵּ֖ל


tə·qal·lêl

curse

Hebrew Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strongs 7043
BSB/Thayers 1) to be slight, be swift, be trifling, be of little account, be light <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to be slight, be abated (of water) <BR> 1a2) to be swift <BR> 1a3) to be trifling, be of little account <BR> 1b) (Niphal) <BR> 1b1) to be swift, show oneself swift <BR> 1b2) to appear trifling, be too trifling, be insignificant <BR> 1b3) to be lightly esteemed <BR> 1c) (Piel) <BR> 1c1) to make despicable <BR> 1c2) to curse <BR> 1d) (Pual) to be cursed <BR> 1e) (Hiphil) <BR> 1e1) to make light, lighten <BR> 1e2) to treat with contempt, bring contempt or dishonour <BR> 1f) (Pilpel) <BR> 1f1) to shake <BR> 1f2) to whet <BR> 1g) (Hithpalpel) to shake oneself, be moved to and fro
tə·qal·lêl
curse
עָשִׁ֑יר

עָשִׁ֑יר


‘ā·šîr

the rich

Hebrew Adjective - masculine singular
Strongs 6223
BSB/Thayers adj <BR> 1) rich, wealthy <BR> n <BR> 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man
‘ā·šîr
the rich
וּבְחַדְרֵי֙

וּבְחַדְרֵי֙


ū·ḇə·ḥaḏ·rê

even in your bedroom

Hebrew Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strongs 2315
BSB/Thayers 1) chamber, room, parlour, innermost or inward part, within
ū·ḇə·ḥaḏ·rê
even in your bedroom
מִשְׁכָּ֣בְךָ֔

מִשְׁכָּ֣בְךָ֔


miš·kā·ḇə·ḵā

. . . ,

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strongs 4904
BSB/Thayers 1) a lying down, couch, bier, act of lying <BR> 1a) couch, bed <BR> 1b) act of lying, lying down or sleeping room, bedroom <BR> 1c) lying down (for sexual contact)
miš·kā·ḇə·ḵā
. . . ,
כִּ֣י

כִּ֣י


for

Hebrew Conjunction
Strongs 3588
BSB/Thayers 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since <BR> 1a) that <BR> 1a1) yea, indeed <BR> 1b) when (of time) <BR> 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) <BR> 1c) because, since (causal connection) <BR> 1d) but (after negative) <BR> 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if <BR> 1f) but rather, but <BR> 1g) except that <BR> 1h) only, nevertheless <BR> 1i) surely <BR> 1j) that is <BR> 1k) but if <BR> 1l) for though <BR> 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

for
ע֤וֹף

ע֤וֹף


‘ō·wp̄

a bird

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular construct
Strongs 5775
BSB/Thayers 1) flying creatures, fowl, insects, birds <BR> 1a) fowl, birds <BR> 1b) winged insects
‘ō·wp̄
a bird
הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙

הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙


haš·šā·ma·yim

of the air

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strongs 8064
BSB/Thayers 1) heaven, heavens, sky <BR> 1a) visible heavens, sky <BR> 1a1) as abode of the stars <BR> 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc <BR> 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God)
haš·šā·ma·yim
of the air
יוֹלִ֣יךְ

יוֹלִ֣יךְ


yō·w·lîḵ

may carry

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 1980
BSB/Thayers 1) to go, walk, come <BR> 1a) (Qal) <BR> 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away <BR> 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) <BR> 1b) (Piel) <BR> 1b1) to walk <BR> 1b2) to walk (fig.) <BR> 1c) (Hithpael) <BR> 1c1) to traverse <BR> 1c2) to walk about <BR> 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
yō·w·lîḵ
may carry
אֶת־

אֶת־


’eṯ-

-

Hebrew Direct object marker
Strongs 853
BSB/Thayers 1) sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
’eṯ-
-
הַקּ֔וֹל

הַקּ֔וֹל


haq·qō·wl

your words ,

Hebrew Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 6963
BSB/Thayers 1) voice, sound, noise <BR> 1a) voice <BR> 1b) sound (of instrument) <BR> 2) lightness, frivolity
haq·qō·wl
your words ,
וּבַ֥עַל

וּבַ֥עַל


ū·ḇa·‘al

and a winged creature

Hebrew Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strongs 1167
BSB/Thayers 1) owner, husband, lord <BR> 1a) owner <BR> 1b) a husband <BR> 1c) citizens, inhabitants <BR> 1d) rulers, lords <BR> 1e) (noun of relationship used to characterise-ie, master of dreams) <BR> 1f) lord (used of foreign gods)
ū·ḇa·‘al
and a winged creature
הַכְּנָפַיִם

הַכְּנָפַיִם


hak·kə·nå̄·p̄a·yim

. . .

Hebrew Noun - fd
Strongs 3671
BSB/Thayers 1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt <BR> 1a) wing <BR> 1b) extremity <BR> 1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)
hak·kə·nå̄·p̄a·yim
. . .
יַגֵּ֥יד

יַגֵּ֥יד


yag·gêḏ

may report

Hebrew Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strongs 5046
BSB/Thayers 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known <BR> 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare <BR> 1a1) to tell, announce, report <BR> 1a2) to declare, make known, expound <BR> 1a3) to inform of <BR> 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim <BR> 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess <BR> 1a5a) messenger (participle) <BR> 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
yag·gêḏ
may report
דָּבָֽר׃

דָּבָֽר׃


dā·ḇār

your speech .

Hebrew Noun - masculine singular
Strongs 1697
BSB/Thayers 1) speech, word, speaking, thing <BR> 1a) speech <BR> 1b) saying, utterance <BR> 1c) word, words <BR> 1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
dā·ḇār
your speech .