1	Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
	× אֹהֵ֣ב ’ō·hêḇ Whoever loves Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 157 BSB/Thayers 1) to love   1a) (Qal)     1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual     1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom     1a3) human love for or to God     1a4) act of being a friend       1a4a) lover (participle)       1a4b) friend (participle)     1a5) God's love toward man       1a5a) to individual men       1a5b) to people Israel       1a5c) to righteousness   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) lovely (participle)     1b2) loveable (participle)   1c) (Piel)     1c1) friends     1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like × מ֭וּסָר mū·så̄r discipline Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4148 BSB/Thayers 1) discipline, chastening, correction   1a) discipline, correction   1b) chastening × אֹ֣הֵֽב ’ō·hêḇ loves Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 157 BSB/Thayers 1) to love   1a) (Qal)     1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual     1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom     1a3) human love for or to God     1a4) act of being a friend       1a4a) lover (participle)       1a4b) friend (participle)     1a5) God's love toward man       1a5a) to individual men       1a5b) to people Israel       1a5c) to righteousness   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) lovely (participle)     1b2) loveable (participle)   1c) (Piel)     1c1) friends     1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like × דָּ֑עַת dā·‘aṯ knowledge , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1847 BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge   1a) knowledge, perception, skill   1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom × וְשֹׂנֵ֖א wə·śō·nê but he who hates Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 8130 BSB/Thayers 1) to hate, be hateful   1a) (Qal) to hate     1a1) of man     1a2) of God     1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst)   1b) (Niphal) to be hated   1c) (Piel) hater (participle)     1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom × תוֹכַ֣חַת ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ correction Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8433 BSB/Thayers 1) rebuke, correction, reproof, punishment, chastisement 2) argument, reproof   2a) argument, impeachment   2b) reproof, chiding   2c) correction, rebuke × בָּֽעַר׃ bā·‘ar is stupid . Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 1198 BSB/Thayers 1) brutishness, stupidity, brutish (person) אֹהֵ֣ב ’ō·hêḇ Whoever loves מ֭וּסָר mū·så̄r discipline אֹ֣הֵֽב ’ō·hêḇ loves דָּ֑עַת dā·‘aṯ knowledge , וְשֹׂנֵ֖א wə·śō·nê but he who hates תוֹכַ֣חַת ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ correction בָּֽעַר׃ bā·‘ar is stupid .
2	The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
	× ט֗וֹב ṭō·wḇ The good [man] Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 2896 BSB/Thayers adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable   1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses)   1b) pleasant (to the higher nature)   1c) good, excellent (of its kind)   1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation   1e) good, appropriate, becoming   1f) better (comparative)   1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature)   1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature)   1i) good, kind, benign   1j) good, right (ethical) n m 2) a good thing, benefit, welfare   2a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   2b) good things (collective)   2c) good, benefit   2d) moral good n f 3) welfare, benefit, good things   3a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   3b) good things (collective)   3c) bounty × יָפִ֣יק yā·p̄îq obtains Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 6329 BSB/Thayers 1) to bring out, furnish, promote, go out, issue   1a) (Hiphil)     1a1) to produce, furnish     1a2) to bring out, elicit, obtain, cause to come out from     1a3) to promote     1a4) to cause to go out to × רָ֭צוֹן rā·ṣō·wn favor Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7522 BSB/Thayers 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will   1a) goodwill, favour   1b) acceptance   1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will × מֵיְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh from the LORD , Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strongs 3068 BSB/Thayers           Jehovah = |the existing One| 1) the proper name of the one true God   1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of H0136 × יַרְשִֽׁיעַ׃ yar·šî·a‘ but [the LORD] condemns Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 7561 BSB/Thayers 1) to be wicked, act wickedly   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be wicked, act wickedly     1a2) to be guilty, be condemned   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to condemn as guilty (in civil relations)     1b2) to condemn as guilty (in ethical or religious relations)     1b3) to act wickedly (in ethics and religion) × וְאִ֖ישׁ wə·’îš a man Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 376 BSB/Thayers 1) man   1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)   1b) husband   1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)   1d) servant   1e) mankind   1f) champion   1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) × מְזִמּ֣וֹת mə·zim·mō·wṯ who devises evil . Grammar Noun - feminine plural Strongs 4209 BSB/Thayers 1) purpose, discretion, device, plot   1a) purpose   1b) discretion   1c) devices (evil) ט֗וֹב ṭō·wḇ The good [man] יָפִ֣יק yā·p̄îq obtains רָ֭צוֹן rā·ṣō·wn favor מֵיְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh from the LORD , יַרְשִֽׁיעַ׃ yar·šî·a‘ but [the LORD] condemns וְאִ֖ישׁ wə·’îš a man מְזִמּ֣וֹת mə·zim·mō·wṯ who devises evil .
3	A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
	× אָדָ֣ם ’ā·ḏām A man Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 120 BSB/Thayers 1) man, mankind   1a) man, human being   1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)   1c) Adam, first man   1d) city in Jordan valley × לֹא־ lō- cannot Grammar Adverb - Negative particle Strongs 3808 BSB/Thayers 1) not, no   1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)   1b) not (with modifier-negation)   1c) nothing (subst)   1d) without (with particle)   1e) before (of time) × יִכּ֣וֹן yik·kō·wn be established Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 3559 BSB/Thayers 1) to be firm, be stable, be established   1a) (Niphal)     1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed       1a1a) to be firmly established       1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring       1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined     1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense)     1a3) to prepare, be ready     1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm     1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish     1b3) to direct toward (moral sense)     1b4) to arrange, order   1c) (Hophal)     1c1) to be established, be fastened     1c2) to be prepared, be ready   1d) (Polel)     1d1) to set up, establish     1d2) to constitute, make     1d3) to fix     1d4) to direct   1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared   1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored × בְּרֶ֑שַׁע bə·re·ša‘ through wickedness , Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7562 BSB/Thayers 1) wrong, wickedness, guilt   1a) wickedness (as violence and crime against civil law)   1b) wickedness (of enemies)   1c) wickedness (in ethical relations) × צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים ṣad·dî·qîm but the righteous Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful × בַּל־ bal- cannot Grammar Adverb Strongs 1077 BSB/Thayers 1) not, hardly, else × יִמּֽוֹט׃ yim·mō·wṭ be uprooted Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 4131 BSB/Thayers 1) to totter, shake, slip   1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip   1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown   1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop   1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken × וְשֹׁ֥רֶשׁ wə·šō·reš . . . . Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 8328 BSB/Thayers 1) root   1a) root (literal)   1b) root (of people involving firmness or permanence) (fig)   1c) root, bottom (as lowest stratum) (fig) אָדָ֣ם ’ā·ḏām A man לֹא־ lō- cannot יִכּ֣וֹן yik·kō·wn be established בְּרֶ֑שַׁע bə·re·ša‘ through wickedness , צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים ṣad·dî·qîm but the righteous בַּל־ bal- cannot יִמּֽוֹט׃ yim·mō·wṭ be uprooted וְשֹׁ֥רֶשׁ wə·šō·reš . . . .
4	A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
	× אֵֽשֶׁת־ ’ê·šeṯ- A wife Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 802 BSB/Thayers 1) woman, wife, female   1a) woman (opposite of man)   1b) wife (woman married to a man)   1c) female (of animals)   1d) each, every (pronoun) × חַ֭יִל ḥa·yil of noble character Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 2428 BSB/Thayers 1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army   1a) strength   1b) ability, efficiency   1c) wealth   1d) force, army × בַּעְלָ֑הּ ba‘·lāh is her husband’s Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strongs 1167 BSB/Thayers 1) owner, husband, lord   1a) owner   1b) a husband   1c) citizens, inhabitants   1d) rulers, lords   1e) (noun of relationship used to characterise-ie, master of dreams)   1f) lord (used of foreign gods) × עֲטֶ֣רֶת ‘ă·ṭe·reṯ crown , Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 5850 BSB/Thayers 1) crown, wreath × מְבִישָֽׁה׃ mə·ḇî·šāh but she who causes shame Grammar Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular Strongs 954 BSB/Thayers 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to feel shame     1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of)   1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame)   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to put to shame     1c2) to act shamefully     1c3) to be ashamed   1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another × וּכְרָקָ֖ב ū·ḵə·rā·qāḇ is like decay Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7538 BSB/Thayers 1) rottenness, decay (always fig) × בְּעַצְמוֹתָ֣יו bə·‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯāw in his bones . Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 6106 BSB/Thayers 1) bone, essence, substance   1a) bone     1a1) body, limbs, members, external body   1b) bone (of animal)   1c) substance, self אֵֽשֶׁת־ ’ê·šeṯ- A wife חַ֭יִל ḥa·yil of noble character בַּעְלָ֑הּ ba‘·lāh is her husband’s עֲטֶ֣רֶת ‘ă·ṭe·reṯ crown , מְבִישָֽׁה׃ mə·ḇî·šāh but she who causes shame וּכְרָקָ֖ב ū·ḵə·rā·qāḇ is like decay בְּעַצְמוֹתָ֣יו bə·‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯāw in his bones .
5	The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
	× מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ The plans Grammar Noun - feminine plural construct Strongs 4284 BSB/Thayers 1) thought, device   1a) thought   1b) device, plan, purpose   1c) invention × צַדִּיקִ֣ים ṣad·dî·qîm of the righteous Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful × מִשְׁפָּ֑ט miš·pāṭ are just , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4941 BSB/Thayers 1) judgment, justice, ordinance   1a) judgment     1a1) act of deciding a case     1a2) place, court, seat of judgment     1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges)     1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment)     1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment)     1a6) execution (of judgment)     1a7) time (of judgment)   1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man)   1c) ordinance   1d) decision (in law)   1e) right, privilege, due (legal)   1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan × תַּחְבֻּל֖וֹת taḥ·bu·lō·wṯ [but] the counsel Grammar Noun - feminine plural construct Strongs 8458 BSB/Thayers 1) direction, counsel, guidance, good advice, (wise) counsel   1a) direction, guidance   1b) counsel     1b1) good or wise counsel     1b2) of the wicked × רְשָׁעִ֣ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × מִרְמָֽה׃ mir·māh leads to deceit . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 4820 BSB/Thayers 1) deceit, treachery מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ The plans צַדִּיקִ֣ים ṣad·dî·qîm of the righteous מִשְׁפָּ֑ט miš·pāṭ are just , תַּחְבֻּל֖וֹת taḥ·bu·lō·wṯ [but] the counsel רְשָׁעִ֣ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked מִרְמָֽה׃ mir·māh leads to deceit .
6	The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
	× דִּבְרֵ֣י diḇ·rê The words Grammar Noun - masculine plural construct Strongs 1697 BSB/Thayers 1) speech, word, speaking, thing   1a) speech   1b) saying, utterance   1c) word, words   1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension) × רְשָׁעִ֣ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × אֱרָב־ ’ĕ·rāḇ- lie in wait Grammar Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strongs 693 BSB/Thayers 1) to lie in wait, ambush, lurk   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to lie in wait     1a2) ambush (participle as subst)   1b) (Piel) ambushers, liers-in-wait (pl. participle)   1c) (Hiphil) to lay an ambush × דָּ֑ם dām for blood , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 1818 BSB/Thayers 1) blood   1a) of wine (fig.) × וּפִ֥י ū·p̄î but the speech Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 6310 BSB/Thayers peh 1) mouth   1a) mouth (of man)   1b) mouth (as organ of speech)   1c) mouth (of animals)   1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc)   1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21 × יְ֝שָׁרִ֗ים yə·šā·rîm of the upright Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 3477 BSB/Thayers 1) straight, upright, correct, right   1a) straight, level   1b) right, pleasing, correct   1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper   1d) uprightness, righteous, upright   1e) that which is upright (subst) × יַצִּילֵֽם׃ yaṣ·ṣî·lêm rescues them . Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strongs 5337 BSB/Thayers 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal)     1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself     1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to strip off, spoil     1b2) to deliver   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to take away, snatch away     1c2) to rescue, recover     1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death)     1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt   1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out   1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself דִּבְרֵ֣י diḇ·rê The words רְשָׁעִ֣ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked אֱרָב־ ’ĕ·rāḇ- lie in wait דָּ֑ם dām for blood , וּפִ֥י ū·p̄î but the speech יְ֝שָׁרִ֗ים yə·šā·rîm of the upright יַצִּילֵֽם׃ yaṣ·ṣî·lêm rescues them .
7	The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
	× רְשָׁעִ֣ים rə·šā·‘îm The wicked Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × הָפ֣וֹךְ hā·p̄ō·wḵ are overthrown Grammar Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strongs 2015 BSB/Thayers 1) to turn, overthrow, overturn   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to overturn, overthrow     1a2) to turn, turn about, turn over, turn around     1a3) to change, transform   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to turn oneself, turn, turn back     1b2) to change oneself     1b3) to be perverse     1b4) to be turned, be turned over, be changed, be turned against     1b5) to be reversed     1b6) to be overturned, be overthrown     1b7) to be upturned   1c) (Hithpael)     1c1) to transform oneself     1c2) to turn this way and that, turn every way   1d) (Hophal) to turn on someone × וְאֵינָ֑ם wə·’ê·nām and perish , Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person masculine plural Strongs 369 BSB/Thayers 1) nothing, not, nought n   1a) nothing, nought neg   1b) not   1c) to have not (of possession) adv   1d) without w/prep   1e) for lack of × וּבֵ֖ית ū·ḇêṯ but the house Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 1004 BSB/Thayers nm 1) house   1a) house, dwelling habitation   1b) shelter or abode of animals   1c) human bodies (fig.)   1d) of Sheol   1e) of abode of light and darkness   1f) of land of Ephraim 2) place 3) receptacle 4) home, house as containing a family 5) household, family   5a) those belonging to the same household   5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body 6) household affairs 7) inwards (metaph.) 8) (TWOT) temple adv 9) on the inside prep   10) within × צַדִּיקִ֣ים ṣad·dî·qîm of the righteous Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful × יַעֲמֹֽד׃ ya·‘ă·mōḏ will stand . Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 5975 BSB/Thayers 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of     1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease     1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast     1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground     1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright     1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against     1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to station, set     1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain     1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect     1b4) to present (one) before (king)     1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish   1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before רְשָׁעִ֣ים rə·šā·‘îm The wicked הָפ֣וֹךְ hā·p̄ō·wḵ are overthrown וְאֵינָ֑ם wə·’ê·nām and perish , וּבֵ֖ית ū·ḇêṯ but the house צַדִּיקִ֣ים ṣad·dî·qîm of the righteous יַעֲמֹֽד׃ ya·‘ă·mōḏ will stand .
8	A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
	× אִ֑ישׁ ’îš A man Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 376 BSB/Thayers 1) man   1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)   1b) husband   1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)   1d) servant   1e) mankind   1f) champion   1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) × יְהֻלַּל־ yə·hul·lal- is praised Grammar Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 1984 BSB/Thayers 1) to shine   1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)   1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light 2) to praise, boast, be boastful   2a) (Qal)     2a1) to be boastful     2a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)   2b) (Piel)     2b1) to praise     2b2) to boast, make a boast   2c) (Pual)     2c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise   2d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast   2e) (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool   2f) (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman × לְֽפִי־ lə·p̄î·śi- according Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 6310 BSB/Thayers peh 1) mouth   1a) mouth (of man)   1b) mouth (as organ of speech)   1c) mouth (of animals)   1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc)   1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21 × שִׂ֭כְלוֹ ḵə·lōw to his wisdom , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 7922 BSB/Thayers 1) prudence, insight, understanding   1a) prudence, good sense   1b) insight, understanding   1c) cunning, craft (bad sense) × וְנַעֲוֵה־ wə·na·‘ă·wêh- but a twisted Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strongs 5753 BSB/Thayers 1) to bend, twist, distort   1a) (Niphal) to be bent, be bowed down, be twisted, be perverted   1b) (Piel) to twist, distort   1c) (Hiphil) to do perversely 2) to commit iniquity, do wrong, pervert   2a) (Qal) to do wrong, commit iniquity   2b) (Hiphil) to commit iniquity × לֵ֝֗ב lêḇ mind Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3820 BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding   1a) inner part, midst     1a1) midst (of things)     1a2) heart (of man)     1a3) soul, heart (of man)     1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory     1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)     1a6) conscience     1a7) heart (of moral character)     1a8) as seat of appetites     1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage × יִהְיֶ֥ה yih·yeh is Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 1961 BSB/Thayers 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out   1a) (Qal)     1a1) -----       1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass       1a1b) to come about, come to pass     1a2) to come into being, become       1a2a) to arise, appear, come       1a2b) to become         1a2b1) to become         1a2b2) to become like         1a2b3) to be instituted, be established     1a3) to be       1a3a) to exist, be in existence       1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)       1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)       1a3d) to accompany, be with   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about     1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone × לָבֽוּז׃ lā·ḇūz despised . Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 937 BSB/Thayers 1) contempt   1a) springing from evil   1b) springing from prosperity   1c) springing from judgment אִ֑ישׁ ’îš A man יְהֻלַּל־ yə·hul·lal- is praised לְֽפִי־ lə·p̄î·śi- according שִׂ֭כְלוֹ ḵə·lōw to his wisdom , וְנַעֲוֵה־ wə·na·‘ă·wêh- but a twisted לֵ֝֗ב lêḇ mind יִהְיֶ֥ה yih·yeh is לָבֽוּז׃ lā·ḇūz despised .
9	Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
	× ט֣וֹב ṭō·wḇ Better Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 2896 BSB/Thayers adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable   1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses)   1b) pleasant (to the higher nature)   1c) good, excellent (of its kind)   1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation   1e) good, appropriate, becoming   1f) better (comparative)   1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature)   1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature)   1i) good, kind, benign   1j) good, right (ethical) n m 2) a good thing, benefit, welfare   2a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   2b) good things (collective)   2c) good, benefit   2d) moral good n f 3) welfare, benefit, good things   3a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   3b) good things (collective)   3c) bounty × נִ֭קְלֶה niq·leh to be lightly esteemed Grammar Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 7034 BSB/Thayers 1) to disgrace, dishonour, be lightly esteemed, be dishonoured, be despised   1a) (Niphal) to be dishonoured, be despised, be lightly esteemed   1b) (Hiphil) to treat with contempt, dishonour, treat shamefully × וְעֶ֣בֶד wə·‘e·ḇeḏ yet have a servant Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 5650 BSB/Thayers 1) slave, servant   1a) slave, servant, man-servant   1b) subjects   1c) servants, worshippers (of God)   1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc)   1e) servant (of Israel)   1f) servant (as form of address between equals) × ל֑וֹ lōw , Grammar Preposition | third person masculine singular × מִ֝מְּתַכַּבֵּ֗ד mim·mə·ṯak·kab·bêḏ than to be self-important Grammar Preposition-m | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 3513 BSB/Thayers 1) to be heavy, be weighty, be grievous, be hard, be rich, be honourable, be glorious, be burdensome, be honoured   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be heavy     1a2) to be heavy, be insensible, be dull     1a3) to be honoured   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be made heavy, be honoured, enjoy honour, be made abundant     1b2) to get oneself glory or honour, gain glory   1c) (Piel)     1c1) to make heavy, make dull, make insensible     1c2) to make honourable, honour, glorify   1d) (Pual) to be made honourable, be honoured   1e) (Hiphil)     1e1) to make heavy     1e2) to make heavy, make dull, make unresponsive     1e3) to cause to be honoured   1f) (Hithpael)     1f1) to make oneself heavy, make oneself dense, make oneself numerous     1f2) to honour oneself × וַחֲסַר־ wa·ḥă·sar- but lack Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 2638 BSB/Thayers 1) in need of, lacking, needy, in want of × לָֽחֶם׃ lā·ḥem food . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3899 BSB/Thayers 1) bread, food, grain   1a) bread     1a1) bread     1a2) bread-corn   1b) food (in general) ט֣וֹב ṭō·wḇ Better נִ֭קְלֶה niq·leh to be lightly esteemed וְעֶ֣בֶד wə·‘e·ḇeḏ yet have a servant ל֑וֹ lōw , מִ֝מְּתַכַּבֵּ֗ד mim·mə·ṯak·kab·bêḏ than to be self-important וַחֲסַר־ wa·ḥă·sar- but lack לָֽחֶם׃ lā·ḥem food .
10	A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
	× צַ֭דִּיק ṣad·dîq A righteous [man] Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful × יוֹדֵ֣עַ yō·w·ḏê·a‘ regards Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 3045 BSB/Thayers 1) to know   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to know       1a1a) to know, learn to know       1a1b) to perceive       1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern       1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish       1a1e) to know by experience       1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess       1a1g) to consider     1a2) to know, be acquainted with     1a3) to know (a person carnally)     1a4) to know how, be skilful in     1a5) to have knowledge, be wise   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed     1b2) to make oneself known     1b3) to be perceived     1b4) to be instructed   1c) (Piel) to cause to know   1d) (Poal) to cause to know   1e) (Pual)     1e1) to be known     1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle)   1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare   1g) (Hophal) to be made known   1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself × נֶ֣פֶשׁ ne·p̄eš the life Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 5315 BSB/Thayers 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion   1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man   1b) living being   1c) living being (with life in the blood)   1d) the man himself, self, person or individual   1e) seat of the appetites   1f) seat of emotions and passions   1g) activity of mind     1g1) dubious   1h) activity of the will     1h1) dubious   1i) activity of the character     1i1) dubious × בְּהֶמְתּ֑וֹ bə·hem·tōw of his animal , Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 929 BSB/Thayers 1) beast, cattle, animal   1a) beasts (coll of all animals)   1b) cattle, livestock (of domestic animals)   1c) wild beasts × וְֽרַחֲמֵ֥י wə·ra·ḥă·mê but the tender mercies Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strongs 7356 BSB/Thayers n m 1) womb n m abs pl intens 2) compassion × רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × אַכְזָרִֽי׃ ’aḵ·zā·rî are only cruelty . Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 394 BSB/Thayers 1) cruel צַ֭דִּיק ṣad·dîq A righteous [man] יוֹדֵ֣עַ yō·w·ḏê·a‘ regards נֶ֣פֶשׁ ne·p̄eš the life בְּהֶמְתּ֑וֹ bə·hem·tōw of his animal , וְֽרַחֲמֵ֥י wə·ra·ḥă·mê but the tender mercies רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked אַכְזָרִֽי׃ ’aḵ·zā·rî are only cruelty .
11	The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
	× עֹבֵ֣ד ‘ō·ḇêḏ The one who works Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 5647 BSB/Thayers 1) to work, serve   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to labour, work, do work     1a2) to work for another, serve another by labour     1a3) to serve as subjects     1a4) to serve (God)     1a5) to serve (with Levitical service)   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be worked, be tilled (of land)     1b2) to make oneself a servant   1c) (Pual) to be worked   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to compel to labour or work, cause to labour, cause to serve     1d2) to cause to serve as subjects   1e) (Hophal) to be led or enticed to serve × אַ֭דְמָתוֹ ’aḏ·mā·ṯōw his land Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 127 BSB/Thayers 1) ground, land   1a) ground (as general, tilled, yielding sustenance)   1b) piece of ground, a specific plot of land   1c) earth substance (for building or constructing)   1d) ground as earth's visible surface   1e) land, territory, country   1f) whole inhabited earth   1g) city in Naphtali × יִֽשְׂבַּֽע־ yiś·ba‘- will have plenty of Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 7646 BSB/Thayers 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be sated (with food)     1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied)     1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with       1a3a) to be weary of (fig)   1b) (Piel) to satisfy   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to satisfy     1c2) to enrich     1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired) × לָ֑חֶם lā·ḥem food , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3899 BSB/Thayers 1) bread, food, grain   1a) bread     1a1) bread     1a2) bread-corn   1b) food (in general) × וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף ū·mə·rad·dêp̄ but whoever chases Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 7291 BSB/Thayers 1) to be behind, follow after, pursue, persecute, run after   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to pursue, put to flight, chase, dog, attend closely upon     1a2) to persecute, harass (fig)     1a3) to follow after, aim to secure (fig)     1a4) to run after (a bribe) (fig)   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be pursued     1b2) one pursued (participle)   1c) (Piel) to pursue ardently, aim eagerly to secure, pursue   1d) (Pual) to be pursued, be chased away   1e) (Hiphil) to pursue, chase × רֵיקִ֣ים rê·qîm fantasies Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7386 BSB/Thayers 1) empty, vain   1a) empty (of vessels)   1b) empty, idle, worthless (ethically) × חֲסַר־ ḥă·sar- lacks Grammar Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 2638 BSB/Thayers 1) in need of, lacking, needy, in want of × לֵֽב׃ lêḇ judgment . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3820 BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding   1a) inner part, midst     1a1) midst (of things)     1a2) heart (of man)     1a3) soul, heart (of man)     1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory     1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)     1a6) conscience     1a7) heart (of moral character)     1a8) as seat of appetites     1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage עֹבֵ֣ד ‘ō·ḇêḏ The one who works אַ֭דְמָתוֹ ’aḏ·mā·ṯōw his land יִֽשְׂבַּֽע־ yiś·ba‘- will have plenty of לָ֑חֶם lā·ḥem food , וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף ū·mə·rad·dêp̄ but whoever chases רֵיקִ֣ים rê·qîm fantasies חֲסַר־ ḥă·sar- lacks לֵֽב׃ lêḇ judgment .
12	The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
	× רָ֭שָׁע rā·šā‘ The wicked Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × חָמַ֣ד ḥā·maḏ desire Grammar Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 2530 BSB/Thayers v 1) to desire, covet, take pleasure in, delight in   1a) (Qal) to desire   1b) (Niphal) to be desirable   1c) (Piel) to delight greatly, desire greatly n f 2) desirableness, preciousness × מְצ֣וֹד mə·ṣō·wḏ the plunder Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 4685 BSB/Thayers n m 1) siege-works, bulwark 2) hunting implement, net n f 3) net 4) fastness, stronghold × רָעִ֑ים rā·‘îm of evil men , Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7451 BSB/Thayers adj 1) bad, evil   1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant   1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery)   1c) evil, displeasing   1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc)   1e) bad (of value)   1f) worse than, worst (comparison)   1g) sad, unhappy   1h) evil (hurtful)   1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition)   1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically)     1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts     1j2) deeds, actions n m 2) evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity   2a) evil, distress, adversity   2b) evil, injury, wrong   2c) evil (ethical) n f 3) evil, misery, distress, injury   3a) evil, misery, distress   3b) evil, injury, wrong   3c) evil (ethical) × וְשֹׁ֖רֶשׁ wə·šō·reš but the root Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 8328 BSB/Thayers 1) root   1a) root (literal)   1b) root (of people involving firmness or permanence) (fig)   1c) root, bottom (as lowest stratum) (fig) × צַדִּיקִ֣ים ṣad·dî·qîm of the righteous Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful × יִתֵּֽן׃ yit·tên flourishes . Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 5414 BSB/Thayers 1) to give, put, set   1a) (Qal)     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     1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate     1a3) to make, constitute   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned     1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted   1c) (Hophal)     1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up     1c2) to be put upon רָ֭שָׁע rā·šā‘ The wicked חָמַ֣ד ḥā·maḏ desire מְצ֣וֹד mə·ṣō·wḏ the plunder רָעִ֑ים rā·‘îm of evil men , וְשֹׁ֖רֶשׁ wə·šō·reš but the root צַדִּיקִ֣ים ṣad·dî·qîm of the righteous יִתֵּֽן׃ yit·tên flourishes .
13	An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
	× רָ֑ע rā‘ An evil Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 7451 BSB/Thayers adj 1) bad, evil   1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant   1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery)   1c) evil, displeasing   1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc)   1e) bad (of value)   1f) worse than, worst (comparison)   1g) sad, unhappy   1h) evil (hurtful)   1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition)   1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically)     1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts     1j2) deeds, actions n m 2) evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity   2a) evil, distress, adversity   2b) evil, injury, wrong   2c) evil (ethical) n f 3) evil, misery, distress, injury   3a) evil, misery, distress   3b) evil, injury, wrong   3c) evil (ethical) × מוֹקֵ֣שׁ mō·w·qêš man is trapped Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4170 BSB/Thayers 1) bait, lure, snare × בְּפֶ֣שַׁע bə·p̄e·ša‘ by his rebellious Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 6588 BSB/Thayers 1) transgression, rebellion     1a1) transgression (against individuals)     1a2) transgression (nation against nation)     1a3) transgression (against God)       1a3a) in general       1a3b) as recognised by sinner       1a3c) as God deals with it       1a3d) as God forgives     1a4) guilt of transgression     1a5) punishment for transgression     1a6) offering for transgression × שְׂ֭פָתַיִם p̄ā·ṯa·yim speech , Grammar Noun - fd Strongs 8193 BSB/Thayers 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding   1a) lip (as body part)   1b) language   1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc) × צַדִּֽיק׃ ṣad·dîq but a righteous man Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful × וַיֵּצֵ֖א way·yê·ṣê escapes Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 3318 BSB/Thayers 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart     1a2) to go forth (to a place)     1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something)     1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result)     1a5) to come out of   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out     1b2) to bring out of     1b3) to lead out     1b4) to deliver   1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth × מִצָּרָ֣ה miṣ·ṣā·rāh from trouble . Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strongs 6869 BSB/Thayers 1) straits, distress, trouble 2) vexer, rival wife רָ֑ע rā‘ An evil מוֹקֵ֣שׁ mō·w·qêš man is trapped בְּפֶ֣שַׁע bə·p̄e·ša‘ by his rebellious שְׂ֭פָתַיִם p̄ā·ṯa·yim speech , צַדִּֽיק׃ ṣad·dîq but a righteous man וַיֵּצֵ֖א way·yê·ṣê escapes מִצָּרָ֣ה miṣ·ṣā·rāh from trouble .
14	By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
	× מִפְּרִ֣י mip·pə·rî By fruitful Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 6529 BSB/Thayers 1) fruit   1a) fruit, produce (of the ground)   1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb)   1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.) × פִי־ p̄î- speech Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 6310 BSB/Thayers peh 1) mouth   1a) mouth (of man)   1b) mouth (as organ of speech)   1c) mouth (of animals)   1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc)   1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21 × אִ֭ישׁ ’îš a man Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 376 BSB/Thayers 1) man   1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)   1b) husband   1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)   1d) servant   1e) mankind   1f) champion   1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) × יִשְׂבַּע־ yiś·ba‘- is filled Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 7646 BSB/Thayers 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be sated (with food)     1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied)     1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with       1a3a) to be weary of (fig)   1b) (Piel) to satisfy   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to satisfy     1c2) to enrich     1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired) × ט֑וֹב ṭō·wḇ with good things , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 2896 BSB/Thayers adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable   1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses)   1b) pleasant (to the higher nature)   1c) good, excellent (of its kind)   1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation   1e) good, appropriate, becoming   1f) better (comparative)   1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature)   1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature)   1i) good, kind, benign   1j) good, right (ethical) n m 2) a good thing, benefit, welfare   2a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   2b) good things (collective)   2c) good, benefit   2d) moral good n f 3) welfare, benefit, good things   3a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   3b) good things (collective)   3c) bounty × וּגְמ֥וּל ū·ḡə·mūl and the work Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 1576 BSB/Thayers 1) dealing, recompense, benefit   1a) dealing (of one's hand)   1b) recompense   1c) benefit × אָ֝דָ֗ם ’ā·ḏām of [his] Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 120 BSB/Thayers 1) man, mankind   1a) man, human being   1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)   1c) Adam, first man   1d) city in Jordan valley × יְדֵי־ yə·ḏê- hands Grammar Noun - feminine dual construct Strongs 3027 BSB/Thayers 1) hand   1a) hand (of man)   1b) strength, power (fig.)   1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.)   1d) (various special, technical senses)     1d1) sign, monument     1d2) part, fractional part, share     1d3) time, repetition     1d4) axle-trees, axle     1d5) stays, support (for laver)     1d6) tenons (in tabernacle)     1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure)     1d8) wrists × יָשׁוּב yå̄·šūḇ returns Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 7725 BSB/Thayers 1) to return, turn back   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to turn back, return       1a1a) to turn back       1a1b) to return, come or go back       1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back       1a1d) of dying       1a1e) of human relations (fig)       1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig)         1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise         1a1f2) to turn away (of God)         1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent         1a1f4) turn back (from evil)       1a1g) of inanimate things       1a1h) in repetition   1b) (Polel)     1b1) to bring back     1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig)     1b3) to lead away (enticingly)     1b4) to show turning, apostatise   1c) (Pual) restored (participle)   1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back     1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment     1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore     1d3) to bring back, report to, answer     1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense)     1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse     1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward     1d7) to turn against     1d8) to bring back to mind     1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke   1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back   1f) (Pulal) brought back × לֽוֹ׃ lōw to him . Grammar Preposition | third person masculine singular מִפְּרִ֣י mip·pə·rî By fruitful פִי־ p̄î- speech אִ֭ישׁ ’îš a man יִשְׂבַּע־ yiś·ba‘- is filled ט֑וֹב ṭō·wḇ with good things , וּגְמ֥וּל ū·ḡə·mūl and the work אָ֝דָ֗ם ’ā·ḏām of [his] יְדֵי־ yə·ḏê- hands יָשׁוּב yå̄·šūḇ returns לֽוֹ׃ lōw to him .
15	The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
	× דֶּ֣רֶךְ de·reḵ The way Grammar Noun - common singular Strongs 1870 BSB/Thayers 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner   1a) road, way, path   1b) journey   1c) direction   1d) manner, habit, way   1e) of course of life (fig.)   1f) of moral character (fig.) × אֱ֭וִיל ’ĕ·wîl of a fool Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 191 BSB/Thayers 1) be foolish, foolish   1a) (subst)     1a1) of one who despises wisdom     1a2) of one who mocks when guilty     1a3) of one who is quarrelsome     1a4) of one who is licentious × יָשָׁ֣ר yā·šār [is] right Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 3477 BSB/Thayers 1) straight, upright, correct, right   1a) straight, level   1b) right, pleasing, correct   1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper   1d) uprightness, righteous, upright   1e) that which is upright (subst) × בְּעֵינָ֑יו bə·‘ê·nāw in his own eyes , Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strongs 5869 BSB/Thayers 1) eye   1a) eye     1a1) of physical eye     1a2) as showing mental qualities     1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.) 2) spring, fountain × חָכָֽם׃ ḥā·ḵām but a wise [man] Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 2450 BSB/Thayers 1) wise, wise (man)   1a) skilful (in technical work)   1b) wise (in administration)   1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle   1d) learned, shrewd (class of men)   1e) prudent   1f) wise (ethically and religiously) × וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ wə·šō·mê·a‘ listens Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 8085 BSB/Thayers v 1) to hear, listen to, obey   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)     1a2) to hear of or concerning     1a3) to hear (have power to hear)     1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to     1a5) to understand (language)     1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)     1a7) to listen, give heed       1a7a) to consent, agree       1a7b) to grant request     1a8) to listen to, yield to     1a9) to obey, be obedient   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)     1b2) to be heard of     1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed   1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound     1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)     1d3) to make proclamation, summon     1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound × לְעֵצָ֣ה lə·‘ê·ṣāh to counsel . Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strongs 6098 BSB/Thayers 1) counsel, advice, purpose דֶּ֣רֶךְ de·reḵ The way אֱ֭וִיל ’ĕ·wîl of a fool יָשָׁ֣ר yā·šār [is] right בְּעֵינָ֑יו bə·‘ê·nāw in his own eyes , חָכָֽם׃ ḥā·ḵām but a wise [man] וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ wə·šō·mê·a‘ listens לְעֵצָ֣ה lə·‘ê·ṣāh to counsel .
16	A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
	× אֱוִ֗יל ’ĕ·wîl A fool’s Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 191 BSB/Thayers 1) be foolish, foolish   1a) (subst)     1a1) of one who despises wisdom     1a2) of one who mocks when guilty     1a3) of one who is quarrelsome     1a4) of one who is licentious × כַּעְס֑וֹ ka‘·sōw anger Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 3708 BSB/Thayers 1) anger, vexation, provocation, grief   1a) vexation     1a1) of men     1a2) of God   1b) vexation, grief, frustration × יִוָּדַ֣ע yiw·wā·ḏa‘ is known Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 3045 BSB/Thayers 1) to know   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to know       1a1a) to know, learn to know       1a1b) to perceive       1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern       1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish       1a1e) to know by experience       1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess       1a1g) to consider     1a2) to know, be acquainted with     1a3) to know (a person carnally)     1a4) to know how, be skilful in     1a5) to have knowledge, be wise   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed     1b2) to make oneself known     1b3) to be perceived     1b4) to be instructed   1c) (Piel) to cause to know   1d) (Poal) to cause to know   1e) (Pual)     1e1) to be known     1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle)   1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare   1g) (Hophal) to be made known   1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself × בַּ֭יּוֹם bay·yō·wm at once , Grammar Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3117 BSB/Thayers 1) day, time, year   1a) day (as opposed to night)   1b) day (24 hour period)     1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1     1b2) as a division of time       1b2a) a working day, a day's journey   1c) days, lifetime (pl.)   1d) time, period (general)   1e) year   1f) temporal references     1f1) today     1f2) yesterday     1f3) tomorrow × עָרֽוּם׃ ‘ā·rūm but a prudent [man] Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6175 BSB/Thayers 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible   1a) crafty   1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent × וְכֹסֶ֖ה wə·ḵō·seh overlooks Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 3680 BSB/Thayers 1) to cover, conceal, hide   1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle)   1b) (Niphal) to be covered   1c) (Piel)     1c1) to cover, clothe     1c2) to cover, conceal     1c3) to cover (for protection)     1c4) to cover over, spread over     1c5) to cover, overwhelm   1d) (Pual)     1d1) to be covered     1d2) to be clothed   1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself × קָל֣וֹן qā·lō·wn an insult . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7036 BSB/Thayers 1) shame, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy   1a) ignominy (of nation)   1b) dishonour, disgrace (personal) אֱוִ֗יל ’ĕ·wîl A fool’s כַּעְס֑וֹ ka‘·sōw anger יִוָּדַ֣ע yiw·wā·ḏa‘ is known בַּ֭יּוֹם bay·yō·wm at once , עָרֽוּם׃ ‘ā·rūm but a prudent [man] וְכֹסֶ֖ה wə·ḵō·seh overlooks קָל֣וֹן qā·lō·wn an insult .
17	He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
	× יָפִ֣יחַ yā·p̄î·aḥ [He who] speaks Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 6315 BSB/Thayers 1) to breathe, blow   1a) (Qal) to breathe   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to cause to exhale or breathe     1b2) to puff, snort     1b3) to excite, inflame     1b4) to puff, pant for it     1b5) to breathe out, utter     1b6) to blow, blast × אֱ֭מוּנָה ’ĕ·mū·nāh the truth Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 530 BSB/Thayers 1) firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness × יַגִּ֣יד yag·gîḏ declares Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 5046 BSB/Thayers 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known   1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare     1a1) to tell, announce, report     1a2) to declare, make known, expound     1a3) to inform of     1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim     1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess       1a5a) messenger (participle)   1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported × צֶ֑דֶק ṣe·ḏeq what is right , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 6664 BSB/Thayers 1) justice, rightness, righteousness   1a) what is right or just or normal, rightness, justness (of weights and measures)   1b) righteousness (in government)     1b1) of judges, rulers, kings     1b2) of law     1b3) of Davidic king, Messiah     1b4) of Jerusalem as seat of just government     1b5) of God's attribute   1c) righteousness, justice (in case or cause)   1d) rightness (in speech)   1e) righteousness (as ethically right)   1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification (in controversy), deliverance, victory, prosperity     1f1) of God as covenant-keeping in redemption     1f2) in name of Messianic king     1f3) of people enjoying salvation     1f4) of Cyrus × שְׁקָרִ֣ים šə·qā·rîm but a false Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 8267 BSB/Thayers 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood   1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one)   1b) deceit, fraud, wrong     1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb)   1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony)     1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely   1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets)   1e) lie, falsehood (in general)     1e1) false tongue   1f) in vain × וְעֵ֖ד wə·‘êḏ witness Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 5707 BSB/Thayers 1) witness   1a) witness, testimony, evidence (of things)   1b) witness (of people) × מִרְמָֽה׃ mir·māh [speaks] deceit . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 4820 BSB/Thayers 1) deceit, treachery יָפִ֣יחַ yā·p̄î·aḥ [He who] speaks אֱ֭מוּנָה ’ĕ·mū·nāh the truth יַגִּ֣יד yag·gîḏ declares צֶ֑דֶק ṣe·ḏeq what is right , שְׁקָרִ֣ים šə·qā·rîm but a false וְעֵ֖ד wə·‘êḏ witness מִרְמָֽה׃ mir·māh [speaks] deceit .
18	Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
	× יֵ֣שׁ yêš vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3426 BSB/Thayers 1) being, existence, substance, there is or are   1a) substance   1b) existence   1c) there is or are × בּ֭וֹטֶה bō·w·ṭeh Speaking rashly Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 981 BSB/Thayers 1) to speak rashly or angrily, speak thoughtlessly   1a) (Qal) one that babbles, speaks rashly (part.)   1b) (Piel) to speak rashly, unadvisedly × כְּמַדְקְר֣וֹת kə·maḏ·qə·rō·wṯ is like a piercing Grammar Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct Strongs 4094 BSB/Thayers 1) thrust, stab, piercing × חָ֑רֶב ḥā·reḇ sword , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 2719 BSB/Thayers 1) sword, knife   1a) sword   1b) knife   1c) tools for cutting stone × וּלְשׁ֖וֹן ū·lə·šō·wn but the tongue Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers 1) tongue   1a) tongue (of men)     1a1) tongue (literal)     1a2) tongue (organ of speech)   1b) language   1c) tongue (of animals)   1d) tongue (of fire)   1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped) × חֲכָמִ֣ים ḥă·ḵā·mîm of the wise Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 2450 BSB/Thayers 1) wise, wise (man)   1a) skilful (in technical work)   1b) wise (in administration)   1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle   1d) learned, shrewd (class of men)   1e) prudent   1f) wise (ethically and religiously) × מַרְפֵּֽא׃ mar·pê brings healing . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4832 BSB/Thayers 1) health, healing, cure   1a) healing, cure   1b) health, profit, sound (of mind)   1c) healing     1c1) incurable (with negative) יֵ֣שׁ yêš vvv בּ֭וֹטֶה bō·w·ṭeh Speaking rashly כְּמַדְקְר֣וֹת kə·maḏ·qə·rō·wṯ is like a piercing חָ֑רֶב ḥā·reḇ sword , וּלְשׁ֖וֹן ū·lə·šō·wn but the tongue חֲכָמִ֣ים ḥă·ḵā·mîm of the wise מַרְפֵּֽא׃ mar·pê brings healing .
19	Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
	× אֱ֭מֶת ’ĕ·meṯ Truthful Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 571 BSB/Thayers n f 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth   1a) sureness, reliability   1b) stability, continuance   1c) faithfulness, reliableness   1d) truth     1d1) as spoken     1d2) of testimony and judgment     1d3) of divine instruction     1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge     1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly × שְֽׂפַת־ śə·p̄aṯ- lips Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 8193 BSB/Thayers 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding   1a) lip (as body part)   1b) language   1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc) × תִּכּ֣וֹן tik·kō·wn endure forever Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 3559 BSB/Thayers 1) to be firm, be stable, be established   1a) (Niphal)     1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed       1a1a) to be firmly established       1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring       1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined     1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense)     1a3) to prepare, be ready     1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm     1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish     1b3) to direct toward (moral sense)     1b4) to arrange, order   1c) (Hophal)     1c1) to be established, be fastened     1c2) to be prepared, be ready   1d) (Polel)     1d1) to set up, establish     1d2) to constitute, make     1d3) to fix     1d4) to direct   1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared   1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored × לָעַ֑ד lā·‘aḏ . . . , Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 5703 BSB/Thayers 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future   1a) ancient (of past time)   1b) for ever (of future time)     1b1) of continuous existence   1c) for ever (of God's existence) × שָֽׁקֶר׃ šā·qer but a lying Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 8267 BSB/Thayers 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood   1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one)   1b) deceit, fraud, wrong     1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb)   1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony)     1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely   1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets)   1e) lie, falsehood (in general)     1e1) false tongue   1f) in vain × לְשׁ֣וֹן lə·šō·wn tongue Grammar Noun - common singular construct Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers 1) tongue   1a) tongue (of men)     1a1) tongue (literal)     1a2) tongue (organ of speech)   1b) language   1c) tongue (of animals)   1d) tongue (of fire)   1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped) × וְעַד־ wə·‘aḏ- [lasts] only Grammar Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strongs 5704 BSB/Thayers prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as   1a) of space     1a1) as far as, up to, even to   1b) in combination     1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from)   1c) of time     1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end   1d) of degree     1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even × אַ֝רְגִּ֗יעָה ’ar·gî·‘āh a moment . Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strongs 7280 BSB/Thayers 1) to act in an instant, stir up, disturb   1a) (Qal) to stir up, disturb   1b) (Hiphil) to make a twinkling 2) to rest or repose, be at rest or repose, settle, quiet, give rest   2a) (Niphal)     2a1) to cause to rest (of sword, of the sea)     2a2) to wink (with prep)   2b) (Hiphil)     2b1) to give rest to     2b2) to rest, repose 3) to harden אֱ֭מֶת ’ĕ·meṯ Truthful שְֽׂפַת־ śə·p̄aṯ- lips תִּכּ֣וֹן tik·kō·wn endure forever לָעַ֑ד lā·‘aḏ . . . , שָֽׁקֶר׃ šā·qer but a lying לְשׁ֣וֹן lə·šō·wn tongue וְעַד־ wə·‘aḏ- [lasts] only אַ֝רְגִּ֗יעָה ’ar·gî·‘āh a moment .
20	Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
	× מִ֭רְמָה mir·māh Deceit Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 4820 BSB/Thayers 1) deceit, treachery × בְּלֶב־ bə·leḇ- is in the hearts Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 3820 BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding   1a) inner part, midst     1a1) midst (of things)     1a2) heart (of man)     1a3) soul, heart (of man)     1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory     1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)     1a6) conscience     1a7) heart (of moral character)     1a8) as seat of appetites     1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage × חֹ֣רְשֵׁי ḥō·rə·šê of those who devise Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strongs 2790 BSB/Thayers 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to cut in, engrave     1a2) to plough     1a3) to devise   1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed   1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil 2) to be silent, be dumb, be speechless, be deaf   2a) (Qal)     2a1) to be silent     2a2) to be deaf   2b) (Hiphil)     2b1) to be silent, keep quiet     2b2) to make silent     2b3) to be deaf, show deafness   2c) (Hithpael) to remain silent × רָ֑ע rā‘ evil , Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 7451 BSB/Thayers adj 1) bad, evil   1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant   1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery)   1c) evil, displeasing   1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc)   1e) bad (of value)   1f) worse than, worst (comparison)   1g) sad, unhappy   1h) evil (hurtful)   1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition)   1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically)     1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts     1j2) deeds, actions n m 2) evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity   2a) evil, distress, adversity   2b) evil, injury, wrong   2c) evil (ethical) n f 3) evil, misery, distress, injury   3a) evil, misery, distress   3b) evil, injury, wrong   3c) evil (ethical) × וּֽלְיֹעֲצֵ֖י ū·lə·yō·‘ă·ṣê but the counselors Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strongs 3289 BSB/Thayers 1) to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to advise, counsel, give counsel, consult     1a2) counsellor (participle)   1b) (Niphal) to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together   1c) (Hithpael) to conspire × שָׁל֣וֹם šā·lō·wm of peace Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7965 BSB/Thayers 1) completeness, soundness, welfare, peace   1a) completeness (in number)   1b) safety, soundness (in body)   1c) welfare, health, prosperity   1d) peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment   1e) peace, friendship     1e1) of human relationships     1e2) with God especially in covenant relationship   1f) peace (from war)   1g) peace (as adjective) × שִׂמְחָֽה׃ śim·ḥāh have joy . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8057 BSB/Thayers 1) joy, mirth, gladness   1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure   1b) joy (of God)   1c) glad result, happy issue מִ֭רְמָה mir·māh Deceit בְּלֶב־ bə·leḇ- is in the hearts חֹ֣רְשֵׁי ḥō·rə·šê of those who devise רָ֑ע rā‘ evil , וּֽלְיֹעֲצֵ֖י ū·lə·yō·‘ă·ṣê but the counselors שָׁל֣וֹם šā·lō·wm of peace שִׂמְחָֽה׃ śim·ḥāh have joy .
21	No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
	× לֹא־ lō- No Grammar Adverb - Negative particle Strongs 3808 BSB/Thayers 1) not, no   1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)   1b) not (with modifier-negation)   1c) nothing (subst)   1d) without (with particle)   1e) before (of time) × אָ֑וֶן ’ā·wen harm Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 205 BSB/Thayers 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow   1a) trouble, sorrow   1b) idolatry   1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness × יְאֻנֶּ֣ה yə·’un·neh befalls Grammar Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 579 BSB/Thayers 1) to meet, encounter, approach, be opportune   1a) (Piel) to allow to meet, cause to meet   1b) (Pual) to be sent, be allowed to meet   1c) (Hithpael) to seek occasion (quarrel), cause oneself to meet × לַצַּדִּ֣יק laṣ·ṣad·dîq the righteous Grammar Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful × כָּל־ kāl- . . . , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 3605 BSB/Thayers 1) all, the whole   1a) all, the whole of   1b) any, each, every, anything   1c) totality, everything × וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים ū·rə·šā·‘îm but the wicked Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × מָ֣לְאוּ mā·lə·’ū are filled Grammar Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strongs 4390 BSB/Thayers 1) to fill, be full   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be full       1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle)       1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended     1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied     1b2) to be accomplished, be ended   1c) (Piel)     1c1) to fill     1c2) to satisfy     1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete     1c4) to confirm   1d) (Pual) to be filled   1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against × רָֽע׃ rā‘ with trouble . Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 7451 BSB/Thayers adj 1) bad, evil   1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant   1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery)   1c) evil, displeasing   1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc)   1e) bad (of value)   1f) worse than, worst (comparison)   1g) sad, unhappy   1h) evil (hurtful)   1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition)   1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically)     1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts     1j2) deeds, actions n m 2) evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity   2a) evil, distress, adversity   2b) evil, injury, wrong   2c) evil (ethical) n f 3) evil, misery, distress, injury   3a) evil, misery, distress   3b) evil, injury, wrong   3c) evil (ethical) לֹא־ lō- No אָ֑וֶן ’ā·wen harm יְאֻנֶּ֣ה yə·’un·neh befalls לַצַּדִּ֣יק laṣ·ṣad·dîq the righteous כָּל־ kāl- . . . , וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים ū·rə·šā·‘îm but the wicked מָ֣לְאוּ mā·lə·’ū are filled רָֽע׃ rā‘ with trouble .
22	Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
	× שָׁ֑קֶר šā·qer Lying Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 8267 BSB/Thayers 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood   1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one)   1b) deceit, fraud, wrong     1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb)   1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony)     1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely   1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets)   1e) lie, falsehood (in general)     1e1) false tongue   1f) in vain × שִׂפְתֵי־ śip̄·ṯê- lips Grammar Noun - feminine dual construct Strongs 8193 BSB/Thayers 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding   1a) lip (as body part)   1b) language   1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc) × תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ are detestable Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 8441 BSB/Thayers 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable   1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages)   1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc) × יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh to the LORD , Grammar Noun - proper - masculine singular Strongs 3068 BSB/Thayers           Jehovah = |the existing One| 1) the proper name of the one true God   1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of H0136 × וְעֹשֵׂ֖י wə·‘ō·śê but those who deal Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strongs 6213 BSB/Thayers 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to do, work, make, produce       1a1a) to do       1a1b) to work       1a1c) to deal (with)       1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect     1a2) to make       1a2a) to make       1a2b) to produce       1a2c) to prepare       1a2d) to make (an offering)       1a2e) to attend to, put in order       1a2f) to observe, celebrate       1a2g) to acquire (property)       1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute       1a2i) to bring about       1a2j) to use       1a2k) to spend, pass   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be done     1b2) to be made     1b3) to be produced     1b4) to be offered     1b5) to be observed     1b6) to be used   1c) (Pual) to be made 2) (Piel) to press, squeeze × אֱמוּנָ֣ה ’ĕ·mū·nāh faithfully Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 530 BSB/Thayers 1) firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness × רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ rə·ṣō·w·nōw are His delight . Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 7522 BSB/Thayers 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will   1a) goodwill, favour   1b) acceptance   1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will שָׁ֑קֶר šā·qer Lying שִׂפְתֵי־ śip̄·ṯê- lips תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ are detestable יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh to the LORD , וְעֹשֵׂ֖י wə·‘ō·śê but those who deal אֱמוּנָ֣ה ’ĕ·mū·nāh faithfully רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ rə·ṣō·w·nōw are His delight .
23	A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
	× עָ֭רוּם ‘ā·rūm A shrewd Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6175 BSB/Thayers 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible   1a) crafty   1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent × אָדָ֣ם ’ā·ḏām man Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 120 BSB/Thayers 1) man, mankind   1a) man, human being   1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)   1c) Adam, first man   1d) city in Jordan valley × כֹּ֣סֶה kō·seh keeps Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 3680 BSB/Thayers 1) to cover, conceal, hide   1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle)   1b) (Niphal) to be covered   1c) (Piel)     1c1) to cover, clothe     1c2) to cover, conceal     1c3) to cover (for protection)     1c4) to cover over, spread over     1c5) to cover, overwhelm   1d) (Pual)     1d1) to be covered     1d2) to be clothed   1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself × דָּ֑עַת dā·‘aṯ his knowledge {to himself} , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1847 BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge   1a) knowledge, perception, skill   1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom × כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים kə·sî·lîm but a foolish Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × וְלֵ֥ב wə·lêḇ heart Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 3820 BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding   1a) inner part, midst     1a1) midst (of things)     1a2) heart (of man)     1a3) soul, heart (of man)     1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory     1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)     1a6) conscience     1a7) heart (of moral character)     1a8) as seat of appetites     1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage × יִקְרָ֥א yiq·rā proclaims Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 7121 BSB/Thayers 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound     1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)     1a3) to proclaim     1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read     1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow     1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to call oneself     1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named   1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen × אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ its folly . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly עָ֭רוּם ‘ā·rūm A shrewd אָדָ֣ם ’ā·ḏām man כֹּ֣סֶה kō·seh keeps דָּ֑עַת dā·‘aṯ his knowledge {to himself} , כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים kə·sî·lîm but a foolish וְלֵ֥ב wə·lêḇ heart יִקְרָ֥א yiq·rā proclaims אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ its folly .
24	The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
	× יַד־ yaḏ- The hand Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 3027 BSB/Thayers 1) hand   1a) hand (of man)   1b) strength, power (fig.)   1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.)   1d) (various special, technical senses)     1d1) sign, monument     1d2) part, fractional part, share     1d3) time, repetition     1d4) axle-trees, axle     1d5) stays, support (for laver)     1d6) tenons (in tabernacle)     1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure)     1d8) wrists × חָרוּצִ֥ים ḥā·rū·ṣîm of the diligent Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 2742 BSB/Thayers adj 1) sharp-pointed, sharp, diligent n m 2) strict decision, decision 3) trench, moat, ditch 4) gold (poetical) × תִּמְשׁ֑וֹל tim·šō·wl will rule , Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 4910 BSB/Thayers 1) to rule, have dominion, reign   1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to cause to rule     1b2) to exercise dominion × ו֝רְמִיָּ֗ה wr·mī·yå̄h but laziness Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strongs 7423 BSB/Thayers 1) laxness, slackness, slackening, deceit, treachery × תִּהְיֶ֥ה tih·yeh ends in Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 1961 BSB/Thayers 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out   1a) (Qal)     1a1) -----       1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass       1a1b) to come about, come to pass     1a2) to come into being, become       1a2a) to arise, appear, come       1a2b) to become         1a2b1) to become         1a2b2) to become like         1a2b3) to be instituted, be established     1a3) to be       1a3a) to exist, be in existence       1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)       1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)       1a3d) to accompany, be with   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about     1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone × לָמַֽס׃ lā·mas forced labor . Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4522 BSB/Thayers 1) gang or body of forced labourers, task-workers, labour band or gang, forced service, task-work, serfdom, tributary, tribute, levy, taskmasters, discomfited   1a) labour-band, labour-gang, slave gang   1b) gang-overseers   1c) forced service, serfdom, tribute, enforced payment יַד־ yaḏ- The hand חָרוּצִ֥ים ḥā·rū·ṣîm of the diligent תִּמְשׁ֑וֹל tim·šō·wl will rule , ו֝רְמִיָּ֗ה wr·mī·yå̄h but laziness תִּהְיֶ֥ה tih·yeh ends in לָמַֽס׃ lā·mas forced labor .
25	Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
	× דְּאָגָ֣ה də·’ā·ḡāh Anxiety Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1674 BSB/Thayers 1) anxiety, anxious care, care × יַשְׁחֶ֑נָּה yaš·ḥen·nāh weighs down Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strongs 7812 BSB/Thayers 1) to bow down   1a) (Qal) to bow down                   1b)(Hiphil) to depress (fig)   1c) (Hithpael)     1c1) to bow down, prostrate oneself       1c1a) before superior in homage       1c1b) before God in worship       1c1c) before false gods       1c1d) before angel × בְלֶב־ ḇə·leḇ- the heart Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 3820 BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding   1a) inner part, midst     1a1) midst (of things)     1a2) heart (of man)     1a3) soul, heart (of man)     1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory     1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)     1a6) conscience     1a7) heart (of moral character)     1a8) as seat of appetites     1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage × אִ֣ישׁ ’îš of a man , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 376 BSB/Thayers 1) man   1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)   1b) husband   1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)   1d) servant   1e) mankind   1f) champion   1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) × ט֣וֹב ṭō·wḇ but a good Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 2896 BSB/Thayers adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable   1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses)   1b) pleasant (to the higher nature)   1c) good, excellent (of its kind)   1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation   1e) good, appropriate, becoming   1f) better (comparative)   1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature)   1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature)   1i) good, kind, benign   1j) good, right (ethical) n m 2) a good thing, benefit, welfare   2a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   2b) good things (collective)   2c) good, benefit   2d) moral good n f 3) welfare, benefit, good things   3a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   3b) good things (collective)   3c) bounty × וְדָבָ֖ר wə·ḏā·ḇār word Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 1697 BSB/Thayers 1) speech, word, speaking, thing   1a) speech   1b) saying, utterance   1c) word, words   1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension) × יְשַׂמְּחֶֽנָּה׃ yə·śam·mə·ḥen·nāh cheers it up . Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strongs 8055 BSB/Thayers 1) to rejoice, be glad   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to rejoice     1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at)     1a3) to rejoice (religiously)   1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad   1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad דְּאָגָ֣ה də·’ā·ḡāh Anxiety יַשְׁחֶ֑נָּה yaš·ḥen·nāh weighs down בְלֶב־ ḇə·leḇ- the heart אִ֣ישׁ ’îš of a man , ט֣וֹב ṭō·wḇ but a good וְדָבָ֖ר wə·ḏā·ḇār word יְשַׂמְּחֶֽנָּה׃ yə·śam·mə·ḥen·nāh cheers it up .
26	A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
	× צַדִּ֑יק ṣad·dîq A righteous man Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful × יָתֵ֣ר yā·ṯêr is cautious Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strongs 8446 BSB/Thayers 1) to seek, search out, spy out, explore   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to seek out, select, find out how to do something     1a2) to spy out, explore       1a2a) explorers, spies (participle)     1a3) to go about       1a3a) merchant, trader (participle)   1b) (Hiphil) to make a search, make a reconnaissance × מֵרֵעֵ֣הוּ mê·rê·‘ê·hū in friendship , Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 7453 BSB/Thayers 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person   1a) friend, intimate   1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense)   1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase) × וְדֶ֖רֶךְ wə·ḏe·reḵ but the ways Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strongs 1870 BSB/Thayers 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner   1a) road, way, path   1b) journey   1c) direction   1d) manner, habit, way   1e) of course of life (fig.)   1f) of moral character (fig.) × רְשָׁעִ֣ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × תַּתְעֵֽם׃ taṯ·‘êm lead them astray . Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural Strongs 8582 BSB/Thayers 1) to err, wander, go astray, stagger   1a) (Qal) to err     1a1) to wander about (physically)     1a2) of intoxication     1a3) of sin (ethically)     1a4) wandering (of the mind)   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be made to wander about, be made to stagger (drunkard)     1b2) to be led astray (ethically)   1c) (Hiphil) to cause to wander     1c1) to cause to wander about (physically)     1c2) to cause to wander (of intoxication)     1c3) to cause to err, mislead (mentally and morally) צַדִּ֑יק ṣad·dîq A righteous man יָתֵ֣ר yā·ṯêr is cautious מֵרֵעֵ֣הוּ mê·rê·‘ê·hū in friendship , וְדֶ֖רֶךְ wə·ḏe·reḵ but the ways רְשָׁעִ֣ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked תַּתְעֵֽם׃ taṯ·‘êm lead them astray .
27	A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
	× רְמִיָּ֣ה rə·mî·yāh A lazy Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 7423 BSB/Thayers 1) laxness, slackness, slackening, deceit, treachery × לֹא־ lō- man does not Grammar Adverb - Negative particle Strongs 3808 BSB/Thayers 1) not, no   1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)   1b) not (with modifier-negation)   1c) nothing (subst)   1d) without (with particle)   1e) before (of time) × יַחֲרֹ֣ךְ ya·ḥă·rōḵ roast Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 2760 BSB/Thayers 1) (Qal) to set in motion, start 2) (CLBL) to roast × צֵיד֑וֹ ṣê·ḏōw his game , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 6718 BSB/Thayers 1) hunting, game   1a) hunting   1b) game hunted 2) provision, food   2a) provision, food, food-supply × חָרֽוּץ׃ ḥā·rūṣ but a diligent Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 2742 BSB/Thayers adj 1) sharp-pointed, sharp, diligent n m 2) strict decision, decision 3) trench, moat, ditch 4) gold (poetical) × אָדָ֖ם ’ā·ḏām man Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 120 BSB/Thayers 1) man, mankind   1a) man, human being   1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)   1c) Adam, first man   1d) city in Jordan valley × יָקָ֣ר yā·qār prizes Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 3368 BSB/Thayers 1) valuable, prized, weighty, precious, rare, splendid   1a) precious     1a1) costly     1a2) precious, highly valued     1a3) precious stones or jewels   1b) rare   1c) glorious, splendid   1d) weighty, influential × וְהוֹן־ wə·hō·wn- his possession . Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 1952 BSB/Thayers n m 1) wealth, riches, substance   1a) wealth   1b) price, high value interj 2) enough!, sufficiency רְמִיָּ֣ה rə·mî·yāh A lazy לֹא־ lō- man does not יַחֲרֹ֣ךְ ya·ḥă·rōḵ roast צֵיד֑וֹ ṣê·ḏōw his game , חָרֽוּץ׃ ḥā·rūṣ but a diligent אָדָ֖ם ’ā·ḏām man יָקָ֣ר yā·qār prizes וְהוֹן־ wə·hō·wn- his possession .
28	There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
	× חַיִּ֑ים ḥay·yîm There is life Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 2416 BSB/Thayers adj 1) living, alive   1a) green (of vegetation)   1b) flowing, fresh (of water)   1c) lively, active (of man)   1d) reviving (of the springtime) n m 2) relatives 3) life (abstract emphatic)   3a) life   3b) sustenance, maintenance n f 4) living thing, animal   4a) animal   4b) life   4c) appetite   4d) revival, renewal 5) community × בְּאֹֽרַח־ bə·’ō·raḥ- in the path Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strongs 734 BSB/Thayers 1) way, path   1a) path, road   1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.)   1c) way of living (fig.)   1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) × צְדָקָ֥ה ṣə·ḏā·qāh of righteousness , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 6666 BSB/Thayers 1) justice, righteousness   1a) righteousness (in government)     1a1) of judge, ruler, king     1a2) of law     1a3) of Davidic king Messiah   1b) righteousness (of God's attribute)   1c) righteousness (in a case or cause)   1d) righteousness, truthfulness   1e) righteousness (as ethically right)   1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation     1f1) of God     1f2) prosperity (of people)   1g) righteous acts × וְדֶ֖רֶךְ wə·ḏe·reḵ but another path Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strongs 1870 BSB/Thayers 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner   1a) road, way, path   1b) journey   1c) direction   1d) manner, habit, way   1e) of course of life (fig.)   1f) of moral character (fig.) × נְתִיבָ֣ה nə·ṯî·ḇāh . . . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 5410 BSB/Thayers 1) trodden with the feet, path, pathway 2) path, pathway, traveller × אַל־ ’al- . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 408 BSB/Thayers 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference)   1a) do not, let not (with a verb)   1b) let there not be (with a verb understood)   1c) not, no (with substantive)   1d) nothing (as substantive) × מָֽוֶת׃ må̄·wɛṯ leads to death . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4194 BSB/Thayers 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead   1a) death   1b) death by violence (as a penalty)   1c) state of death, place of death חַיִּ֑ים ḥay·yîm There is life בְּאֹֽרַח־ bə·’ō·raḥ- in the path צְדָקָ֥ה ṣə·ḏā·qāh of righteousness , וְדֶ֖רֶךְ wə·ḏe·reḵ but another path נְתִיבָ֣ה nə·ṯî·ḇāh . . . אַל־ ’al- . . . מָֽוֶת׃ må̄·wɛṯ leads to death .