1	Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
	× חַכְמ֣וֹת ḥaḵ·mō·wṯ Every wise Grammar Adjective - feminine plural construct 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) × נָ֭שִׁים nā·šîm woman Grammar Noun - feminine plural 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) × בָּנְתָ֣ה bā·nə·ṯāh builds Grammar Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 1129 BSB/Thayers 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to build, rebuild     1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family)   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be built     1b2) to be rebuilt     1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.)     1b4) established (made permanent)     1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) × בֵיתָ֑הּ ḇê·ṯāh her house , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular 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 × וְ֝אִוֶּ֗לֶת wə·’iw·we·leṯ but a foolish one Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly × תֶהֶרְסֶֽנּוּ׃ ṯe·her·sen·nū tears it down Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strongs 2040 BSB/Thayers 1) to tear down, break down, overthrow, beat down, break, break through, destroy, pluck down, pull down, throw down, ruined, destroyer, utterly   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to throw down, tear down     1a2) to break through     1a3) to break down, break away   1b) (Niphal) to be torn down, be thrown down   1c) (Piel)     1c1) to overthrow, tear down     1c2) destroyer (participle) × בְּיָדֶ֥יהָ bə·yā·ḏe·hā with her own hands . Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - feminine dual construct | third person feminine singular 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 חַכְמ֣וֹת ḥaḵ·mō·wṯ Every wise נָ֭שִׁים nā·šîm woman בָּנְתָ֣ה bā·nə·ṯāh builds בֵיתָ֑הּ ḇê·ṯāh her house , וְ֝אִוֶּ֗לֶת wə·’iw·we·leṯ but a foolish one תֶהֶרְסֶֽנּוּ׃ ṯe·her·sen·nū tears it down בְּיָדֶ֥יהָ bə·yā·ḏe·hā with her own hands .
2	He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
	× הוֹלֵ֣ךְ hō·w·lêḵ He who walks Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 1980 BSB/Thayers 1) to go, walk, come   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away     1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to walk     1b2) to walk (fig.)   1c) (Hithpael)     1c1) to traverse     1c2) to walk about   1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk × בְּ֭יָשְׁרוֹ bə·yā·šə·rōw in uprightness Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 3476 BSB/Thayers 1) straightness, uprightness   1a) straightness, evenness (moral implications)   1b) rightness, uprightness   1c) what is right, what is due × יְרֵ֣א yə·rê fears Grammar Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 3373 BSB/Thayers 1) fearing, reverent, afraid × יְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh 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 × וּנְל֖וֹז ū·nə·lō·wz but the one who is devious Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strongs 3868 BSB/Thayers 1) to depart, turn aside   1a) (Qal) to depart   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to go wrong, go crooked     1b2) devious, perverse (participle)   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to be lost from view     1c2) to become devious × דְּרָכָ֣יו də·rā·ḵāw in his ways Grammar Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine 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.) × בּוֹזֵֽהוּ׃ bō·w·zê·hū despises Him . Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 959 BSB/Thayers 1) to despise, hold in contempt, disdain   1a) (Qal) to despise, regard with contempt   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be despised     1b2) to be despicable     1b3) to be vile, worthless   1c) (Hiphil) to cause to despise הוֹלֵ֣ךְ hō·w·lêḵ He who walks בְּ֭יָשְׁרוֹ bə·yā·šə·rōw in uprightness יְרֵ֣א yə·rê fears יְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh the LORD , וּנְל֖וֹז ū·nə·lō·wz but the one who is devious דְּרָכָ֣יו də·rā·ḵāw in his ways בּוֹזֵֽהוּ׃ bō·w·zê·hū despises Him .
3	The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
	× גַּאֲוָ֑ה ga·’ă·wāh The proud Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1346 BSB/Thayers 1) pride, majesty, a rising up   1a) a rising up, swelling (of the sea)   1b) majesty (of Israel)   1c) pride, haughtiness × בְּֽפִי־ bə·p̄î- speech Grammar Preposition-b | 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 × 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 × חֹ֣טֶר ḥō·ṭer brings a rod to his back , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 2415 BSB/Thayers 1) branch, twig, rod × וְשִׂפְתֵ֥י wə·śip̄·ṯê but the lips Grammar Conjunctive waw | 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) × חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים 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) × תִּשְׁמוּרֵֽם׃ tiš·mū·rêm protect them . Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural Strongs 8104 BSB/Thayers 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to keep, have charge of     1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life       1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)     1a3) to watch for, wait for     1a4) to watch, observe     1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory)     1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain     1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow)     1a8) to keep, preserve, protect     1a9) to keep, reserve   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware     1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain     1b3) to be kept, be guarded   1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed   1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from גַּאֲוָ֑ה ga·’ă·wāh The proud בְּֽפִי־ bə·p̄î- speech אֱ֭וִיל ’ĕ·wîl of a fool חֹ֣טֶר ḥō·ṭer brings a rod to his back , וְשִׂפְתֵ֥י wə·śip̄·ṯê but the lips חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים ḥă·ḵā·mîm of the wise תִּשְׁמוּרֵֽם׃ tiš·mū·rêm protect them .
4	Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
	× בְּאֵ֣ין bə·’ên Where there are no Grammar Preposition-b | Adverb 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 × אֲ֭לָפִים ’ă·lā·p̄îm oxen , Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 504 BSB/Thayers 1) cattle, oxen   1a) in farming   1b) as a possession × אֵב֣וּס ’ê·ḇūs the manger Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers 1) crib, manger, feeding trough × בָּ֑ר bār is empty , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 1249 BSB/Thayers adj 1) pure, clear, sincere 2) clean, empty adv 3) purely × וְרָב־ wə·rāḇ- but an abundant Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 7230 BSB/Thayers 1) multitude, abundance, greatness   1a) multitude     1a1) abundance, abundantly     1a2) numerous   1b) greatness × תְּ֝בוּא֗וֹת tə·ḇū·’ō·wṯ harvest comes Grammar Noun - feminine plural Strongs 8393 BSB/Thayers 1) produce, product, revenue   1a) product, yield, crops (of the earth usually)   1b) income, revenue   1c) gain (of wisdom) (fig)   1d) product of lips (fig) × בְּכֹ֣חַ bə·ḵō·aḥ through the strength Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 3581 BSB/Thayers 1) strength, power, might   1a) human strength   1b) strength (of angels)   1c) power (of God)   1d) strength (of animals)   1e) strength, produce, wealth (of soil) 2) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean   2a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown × שֽׁוֹר׃ šō·wr of the ox . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7794 BSB/Thayers 1) ox, bull, a head of cattle   1a) for plowing, for food, as sacrifice בְּאֵ֣ין bə·’ên Where there are no אֲ֭לָפִים ’ă·lā·p̄îm oxen , אֵב֣וּס ’ê·ḇūs the manger בָּ֑ר bār is empty , וְרָב־ wə·rāḇ- but an abundant תְּ֝בוּא֗וֹת tə·ḇū·’ō·wṯ harvest comes בְּכֹ֣חַ bə·ḵō·aḥ through the strength שֽׁוֹר׃ šō·wr of the ox .
5	An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
	× אֱ֭מוּנִים ’ĕ·mū·nîm An honest Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 529 BSB/Thayers 1) faithfulness, trusting   1a) faithful, trusty (as adj.) × עֵ֣ד ‘êḏ witness Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 5707 BSB/Thayers 1) witness   1a) witness, testimony, evidence (of things)   1b) witness (of people) × לֹ֣א lō 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) × יְכַזֵּ֑ב yə·ḵaz·zêḇ deceive , Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 3576 BSB/Thayers 1) to lie, tell a lie, be a liar, be found a liar, be in vain, fail   1a) (Qal) liar (participle)   1b) (Niphal) to be proven to be lying   1c) (Piel)     1c1) to lie, tell a lie, tell a lie with, deceive     1c2) to disappoint, fail   1d) (Hiphil) to make a liar, prove to be a liar × שָֽׁקֶר׃ šā·qer but a dishonest 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 × עֵ֣ד ‘êḏ witness Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 5707 BSB/Thayers 1) witness   1a) witness, testimony, evidence (of things)   1b) witness (of people) × וְיָפִ֥יחַ wə·yā·p̄î·aḥ pours forth Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive 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 × כְּ֝זָבִ֗ים kə·zā·ḇîm lies . Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3577 BSB/Thayers 1) a lie, untruth, falsehood, deceptive thing אֱ֭מוּנִים ’ĕ·mū·nîm An honest עֵ֣ד ‘êḏ witness לֹ֣א lō does not יְכַזֵּ֑ב yə·ḵaz·zêḇ deceive , שָֽׁקֶר׃ šā·qer but a dishonest עֵ֣ד ‘êḏ witness וְיָפִ֥יחַ wə·yā·p̄î·aḥ pours forth כְּ֝זָבִ֗ים kə·zā·ḇîm lies .
6	A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
	× לֵ֣ץ lêṣ A mocker Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 3887 BSB/Thayers 1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to boast     1a2) to scorn   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to mock, deride     1b2) to interpret (language)       1b2a) interpreter (participle)       1b2b) ambassador (fig.)   1c) (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker × בִּקֶּשׁ־ biq·qeš- seeks Grammar Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 1245 BSB/Thayers 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request   1a) (Piel)     1a1) to seek to find     1a2) to seek to secure     1a3) to seek the face     1a4) to desire, demand     1a5) to require, exact     1a6) to ask, request   1b) (Pual) to be sought × חָכְמָ֣ה ḥāḵ·māh wisdom Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 2451 BSB/Thayers 1) wisdom   1a) skill (in war)   1b) wisdom (in administration)   1c) shrewdness, wisdom   1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)   1e) wisdom (ethical and religious) × וָאָ֑יִן wā·’ā·yin and [finds] none , Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adverb 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 × וְדַ֖עַת wə·ḏa·‘aṯ but knowledge Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1847 BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge   1a) knowledge, perception, skill   1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom × נָקָֽל׃ nā·qāl comes easily Grammar Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 7043 BSB/Thayers 1) to be slight, be swift, be trifling, be of little account, be light   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be slight, be abated (of water)     1a2) to be swift     1a3) to be trifling, be of little account   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be swift, show oneself swift     1b2) to appear trifling, be too trifling, be insignificant     1b3) to be lightly esteemed   1c) (Piel)     1c1) to make despicable     1c2) to curse   1d) (Pual) to be cursed   1e) (Hiphil)     1e1) to make light, lighten     1e2) to treat with contempt, bring contempt or dishonour   1f) (Pilpel)     1f1) to shake     1f2) to whet   1g) (Hithpalpel) to shake oneself, be moved to and fro × לְנָב֣וֹן lə·nā·ḇō·wn to the discerning . Grammar Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 995 BSB/Thayers 1) to discern, understand, consider   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to perceive, discern     1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)     1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider     1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding   1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to understand     1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach   1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently   1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard לֵ֣ץ lêṣ A mocker בִּקֶּשׁ־ biq·qeš- seeks חָכְמָ֣ה ḥāḵ·māh wisdom וָאָ֑יִן wā·’ā·yin and [finds] none , וְדַ֖עַת wə·ḏa·‘aṯ but knowledge נָקָֽל׃ nā·qāl comes easily לְנָב֣וֹן lə·nā·ḇō·wn to the discerning .
7	Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
	× לֵ֣ךְ lêḵ Stay away Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strongs 1980 BSB/Thayers 1) to go, walk, come   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away     1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to walk     1b2) to walk (fig.)   1c) (Hithpael)     1c1) to traverse     1c2) to walk about   1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk × מִ֭נֶּגֶד min·ne·ḡeḏ from Grammar Preposition-m Strongs 5048 BSB/Thayers subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose     with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for   10) in front, opposite   11) at a distance prep   12) from the front of, away from   13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from   14) from before, in front of   15) as far as the front of × כְּסִ֑יל kə·sîl a foolish Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × לְאִ֣ישׁ lə·’îš man ; Grammar Preposition-l | 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) × יָ֝דַ֗עְתָּ yā·ḏa‘·tā you will gain Grammar Verb - Qal - Perfect - second 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 × וּבַל־ ū·ḇal- no Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strongs 1077 BSB/Thayers 1) not, hardly, else × דָֽעַת׃ ḏā·‘aṯ knowledge Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1847 BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge   1a) knowledge, perception, skill   1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom × שִׂפְתֵי־ śip̄·ṯê- from his speech . 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) לֵ֣ךְ lêḵ Stay away מִ֭נֶּגֶד min·ne·ḡeḏ from כְּסִ֑יל kə·sîl a foolish לְאִ֣ישׁ lə·’îš man ; יָ֝דַ֗עְתָּ yā·ḏa‘·tā you will gain וּבַל־ ū·ḇal- no דָֽעַת׃ ḏā·‘aṯ knowledge שִׂפְתֵי־ śip̄·ṯê- from his speech .
8	The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
	× חָכְמַ֣ת ḥā·ḵə·maṯ The wisdom Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 2451 BSB/Thayers 1) wisdom   1a) skill (in war)   1b) wisdom (in administration)   1c) shrewdness, wisdom   1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)   1e) wisdom (ethical and religious) × עָ֭רוּם ‘ā·rūm of the prudent Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6175 BSB/Thayers 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible   1a) crafty   1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent × הָבִ֣ין hā·ḇîn is to discern Grammar Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strongs 995 BSB/Thayers 1) to discern, understand, consider   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to perceive, discern     1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)     1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider     1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding   1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to understand     1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach   1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently   1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard × דַּרְכּ֑וֹ dar·kōw his way , Grammar Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine 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.) × וְאִוֶּ֖לֶת wə·’iw·we·leṯ but the folly Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly × כְּסִילִ֣ים kə·sî·lîm of fools Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × מִרְמָֽה׃ mir·māh deceives them . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 4820 BSB/Thayers 1) deceit, treachery חָכְמַ֣ת ḥā·ḵə·maṯ The wisdom עָ֭רוּם ‘ā·rūm of the prudent הָבִ֣ין hā·ḇîn is to discern דַּרְכּ֑וֹ dar·kōw his way , וְאִוֶּ֖לֶת wə·’iw·we·leṯ but the folly כְּסִילִ֣ים kə·sî·lîm of fools מִרְמָֽה׃ mir·māh deceives them .
9	Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
	× אֱ֭וִלִים ’ĕ·wi·lîm Fools Grammar Noun - masculine plural 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 × יָלִ֣יץ yā·lîṣ mock Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 3887 BSB/Thayers 1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to boast     1a2) to scorn   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to mock, deride     1b2) to interpret (language)       1b2a) interpreter (participle)       1b2b) ambassador (fig.)   1c) (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker × אָשָׁ֑ם ’ā·šām the making of amends , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 817 BSB/Thayers 1) guilt, offense, guiltiness   1a) offense, trespass, fault   1b) guilt, guiltiness   1c) compensation (for offense)   1d) trespass offering, guilt offering × רָצֽוֹן׃ rā·ṣō·wn but goodwill is found 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 × וּבֵ֖ין ū·ḇên among Grammar Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strongs 996 BSB/Thayers 1) between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between × יְשָׁרִ֣ים yə·šā·rîm 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) אֱ֭וִלִים ’ĕ·wi·lîm Fools יָלִ֣יץ yā·lîṣ mock אָשָׁ֑ם ’ā·šām the making of amends , רָצֽוֹן׃ rā·ṣō·wn but goodwill is found וּבֵ֖ין ū·ḇên among יְשָׁרִ֣ים yə·šā·rîm the upright .
10	The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
	× לֵ֗ב lêḇ The heart 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 × י֭וֹדֵעַ yō·w·ḏê·a‘ knows 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 × נַפְשׁ֑וֹ nap̄·šōw its own Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular 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 × מָרַּ֣ת mār·raṯ bitterness , Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 4787 BSB/Thayers 1) bitterness × לֹא־ lō- and 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) × זָֽר׃ zār stranger Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 2114 BSB/Thayers 1) to be strange, be a stranger   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to become estranged     1a2) strange, another, stranger, foreigner, an enemy (participle)     1a3) loathsome (of breath) (participle)     1a4) strange woman, prostitute, harlot (meton)   1b) (Niphal) to be estranged   1c) (Hophal) to be a stranger, be one alienated × יִתְעָ֥רַב yiṯ·‘ā·raḇ shares Grammar Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 6148 BSB/Thayers 1) to pledge, exchange, mortgage, engage, occupy, undertake for, give pledges, be or become surety, take on pledge, give in pledge   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to take on pledge, go surety for     1a2) to give in pledge     1a3) to exchange     1a4) to pledge   1b) (Hithpael)     1b1) to exchange pledges     1b2) to have fellowship with, share × וּ֝בְשִׂמְחָת֗וֹ ū·ḇə·śim·ḥā·ṯōw in its joy . Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 8057 BSB/Thayers 1) joy, mirth, gladness   1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure   1b) joy (of God)   1c) glad result, happy issue לֵ֗ב lêḇ The heart י֭וֹדֵעַ yō·w·ḏê·a‘ knows נַפְשׁ֑וֹ nap̄·šōw its own מָרַּ֣ת mār·raṯ bitterness , לֹא־ lō- and no זָֽר׃ zār stranger יִתְעָ֥רַב yiṯ·‘ā·raḇ shares וּ֝בְשִׂמְחָת֗וֹ ū·ḇə·śim·ḥā·ṯōw in its joy .
11	The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
	× בֵּ֣ית bêṯ The house Grammar 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 × רְ֭שָׁעִים 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) × יִשָּׁמֵ֑ד yiš·šā·mêḏ will be destroyed , Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 8045 BSB/Thayers 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated   1a) (Niphal)     1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated     1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to annihilate, exterminate     1b2) to destroy × וְאֹ֖הֶל wə·’ō·hel but the tent Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 168 BSB/Thayers 1) tent   1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience   1b) dwelling, home, habitation   1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) × יְשָׁרִ֣ים 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) × יַפְרִֽיחַ׃ yap̄·rî·aḥ will flourish . Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 6524 BSB/Thayers 1) to bud, sprout, shoot, bloom   1a) (Qal) to bud, sprout, send out shoots, blossom   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to cause to bud or sprout     1b2) to show buds or sprouts 2) (Qal) to break out (of leprosy) 3) (Qal) to fly בֵּ֣ית bêṯ The house רְ֭שָׁעִים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked יִשָּׁמֵ֑ד yiš·šā·mêḏ will be destroyed , וְאֹ֖הֶל wə·’ō·hel but the tent יְשָׁרִ֣ים yə·šā·rîm of the upright יַפְרִֽיחַ׃ yap̄·rî·aḥ will flourish .
12	There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
	× יֵ֤שׁ yêš There is Grammar Adverb Strongs 3426 BSB/Thayers 1) being, existence, substance, there is or are   1a) substance   1b) existence   1c) there is or are × דֶּ֣רֶךְ de·reḵ a 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.) × יָ֭שָׁר yā·šār that seems 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) × לִפְנֵי־ lip̄·nê- to Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strongs 6440 BSB/Thayers 1) face   1a) face, faces   1b) presence, person   1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)   1d) face (of animals)   1e) face, surface (of ground)   1f) as adv of loc/temp     1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before   1g) with prep     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 × 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) × וְ֝אַחֲרִיתָ֗הּ wə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯāh but its end Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strongs 319 BSB/Thayers 1) after part, end   1a) end, issue, event   1b) latter time (prophetic for future time)   1c) posterity   1d) last, hindermost × דַּרְכֵי־ dar·ḵê- is the way Grammar Noun - common plural 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.) × מָֽוֶת׃ mā·weṯ of 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 יֵ֤שׁ yêš There is דֶּ֣רֶךְ de·reḵ a way יָ֭שָׁר yā·šār that seems right לִפְנֵי־ lip̄·nê- to אִ֑ישׁ ’îš a man , וְ֝אַחֲרִיתָ֗הּ wə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯāh but its end דַּרְכֵי־ dar·ḵê- is the way מָֽוֶת׃ mā·weṯ of death .
13	Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
	× גַּם־ gam- Even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1571 BSB/Thayers 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea   1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis)   1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative)   1c) even (for stress)   1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax)   1e) also (of correspondence or retribution)   1f) but, yet, though (adversative)   1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike × בִּשְׂח֥וֹק biś·ḥō·wq in laughter Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7814 BSB/Thayers 1) laughter, laughing stock, mocking, derision   1a) laughter     1a1) joyful     1a2) hollow   1b) derision (of object)   1c) sport × לֵ֑ב lêḇ the heart 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 × יִכְאַב־ yiḵ·’aḇ- may ache , Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 3510 BSB/Thayers 1) to be in pain, be sore, have pain, be sorrowful   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be in pain (physical)     1a2) to be in pain (mental)   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to cause pain, hurt, mar     1b2) pain, mar (participle) × שִׂמְחָ֣ה śim·ḥāh and 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 × וְאַחֲרִיתָ֖הּ wə·ʾa·ḥă·rī·ṯå̄h may end Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strongs 319 BSB/Thayers 1) after part, end   1a) end, issue, event   1b) latter time (prophetic for future time)   1c) posterity   1d) last, hindermost × תוּגָֽה׃ ṯū·ḡāh in sorrow . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8424 BSB/Thayers 1) grief, heaviness, sorrow גַּם־ gam- Even בִּשְׂח֥וֹק biś·ḥō·wq in laughter לֵ֑ב lêḇ the heart יִכְאַב־ yiḵ·’aḇ- may ache , שִׂמְחָ֣ה śim·ḥāh and joy וְאַחֲרִיתָ֖הּ wə·ʾa·ḥă·rī·ṯå̄h may end תוּגָֽה׃ ṯū·ḡāh in sorrow .
14	The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
	× ס֣וּג sūḡ The backslider Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 5472 BSB/Thayers 1) to move, go, turn back, move away, backslide   1a) (Qal) to backslide, prove recreant to   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to turn oneself away, turn back     1b2) to be turned or driven back, be repulsed × לֵ֑ב lêḇ in heart 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 × יִ֭שְׂבַּע yiś·ba‘ receives the fill 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) × מִדְּרָכָ֣יו mid·də·rā·ḵāw of his own ways , Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine 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.) × טֽוֹב׃ 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 × אִ֣ישׁ ’îš 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) × וּ֝מֵעָלָ֗יו ū·mê·‘ā·lāw [is rewarded] for his [ways] . Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | third person masculine singular Strongs 5921 BSB/Thayers prep 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   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   1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)   1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)   1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)   1e) over (of suspension or extension)   1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)   1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)   1h) to (as a dative) conj 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although ס֣וּג sūḡ The backslider לֵ֑ב lêḇ in heart יִ֭שְׂבַּע yiś·ba‘ receives the fill מִדְּרָכָ֣יו mid·də·rā·ḵāw of his own ways , טֽוֹב׃ ṭō·wḇ but a good אִ֣ישׁ ’îš man וּ֝מֵעָלָ֗יו ū·mê·‘ā·lāw [is rewarded] for his [ways] .
15	The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
	× פֶּ֭תִי pe·ṯî The simple [man] Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 6612 BSB/Thayers n f 1) simplicity, naivete adj 2) simple, foolish, open-minded × יַאֲמִ֣ין ya·’ă·mîn believes Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 539 BSB/Thayers 1) to support, confirm, be faithful   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish       1a1a) foster-father (subst.)       1a1b) foster-mother, nurse       1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm       1b1a) to be carried by a nurse       1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting       1b1c) confirmed, established, sure       1b1d) verified, confirmed       1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in       1c1a) stand firm       1c1b) trust, believe × לְכָל־ lə·ḵāl every Grammar Preposition-l | 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 × דָּבָ֑ר dā·ḇār word , Grammar 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) × וְ֝עָר֗וּם wə·‘ā·rūm but the prudent man Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6175 BSB/Thayers 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible   1a) crafty   1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent × יָבִ֥ין yā·ḇîn watches Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 995 BSB/Thayers 1) to discern, understand, consider   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to perceive, discern     1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)     1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider     1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding   1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to understand     1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach   1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently   1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard × לַאֲשֻׁרֽוֹ׃ la·’ă·šu·rōw his steps . Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 838 BSB/Thayers 1) step, going פֶּ֭תִי pe·ṯî The simple [man] יַאֲמִ֣ין ya·’ă·mîn believes לְכָל־ lə·ḵāl every דָּבָ֑ר dā·ḇār word , וְ֝עָר֗וּם wə·‘ā·rūm but the prudent man יָבִ֥ין yā·ḇîn watches לַאֲשֻׁרֽוֹ׃ la·’ă·šu·rōw his steps .
16	A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
	× חָכָ֣ם ḥā·ḵām 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) × יָ֭רֵא yā·rê fears Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 3373 Footnote Or fears the LORD BSB/Thayers 1) fearing, reverent, afraid × וְסָ֣ר wə·sār and turns Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 5493 BSB/Thayers 1) to turn aside, depart   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto     1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid     1a3) to be removed     1a4) to come to an end   1b) (Polel) to turn aside   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose     1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish   1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed × מֵרָ֑ע mê·rā‘ from evil , Grammar Preposition-m | 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) × וּ֝כְסִ֗יל ū·ḵə·sîl but a fool Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × וּבוֹטֵֽחַ׃ ū·ḇō·w·ṭê·aḥ is careless Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 982 BSB/Thayers 1) to trust   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to trust, trust in     1a2) to have confidence, be confident     1a3) to be bold     1a4) to be secure   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless × מִתְעַבֵּ֥ר miṯ·‘ab·bêr and reckless . Grammar Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 5674 BSB/Thayers 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over     1a2) to pass beyond     1a3) to pass through, traverse       1a3a) passers-through (participle)       1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant)     1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by       1a4a) passer-by (participle)       1a4b) to be past, be over     1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance     1a6) to pass away       1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory)       1a6b) to vanish       1a6c) to perish, cease to exist       1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree)       1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands   1b) (Niphal) to be crossed   1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote     1d2) to cause to pass through     1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by     1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away   1e) (Hithpael) to pass over חָכָ֣ם ḥā·ḵām A wise [man] יָ֭רֵא yā·rê fears וְסָ֣ר wə·sār and turns מֵרָ֑ע mê·rā‘ from evil , וּ֝כְסִ֗יל ū·ḵə·sîl but a fool וּבוֹטֵֽחַ׃ ū·ḇō·w·ṭê·aḥ is careless מִתְעַבֵּ֥ר miṯ·‘ab·bêr and reckless .
17	A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
	× קְֽצַר־ qə·ṣar- A quick-tempered man Grammar Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 7116 BSB/Thayers 1) short, impatient   1a) in size, number, life, strength, etc × אַ֭פַּיִם ’ap·pa·yim . . . Grammar Noun - md Strongs 639 BSB/Thayers 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger × יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה ya·‘ă·śeh acts Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular 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 × אִוֶּ֑לֶת ’iw·we·leṯ foolishly , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly × מְ֝זִמּ֗וֹת mə·zim·mō·wṯ and a devious Grammar Noun - feminine plural Strongs 4209 BSB/Thayers 1) purpose, discretion, device, plot   1a) purpose   1b) discretion   1c) devices (evil) × וְאִ֥ישׁ wə·’îš 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) × יִשָּׂנֵֽא׃ yiś·śā·nê is hated . Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person 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 קְֽצַר־ qə·ṣar- A quick-tempered man אַ֭פַּיִם ’ap·pa·yim . . . יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה ya·‘ă·śeh acts אִוֶּ֑לֶת ’iw·we·leṯ foolishly , מְ֝זִמּ֗וֹת mə·zim·mō·wṯ and a devious וְאִ֥ישׁ wə·’îš man יִשָּׂנֵֽא׃ yiś·śā·nê is hated .
18	The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
	× פְתָאיִ֣ם p̄ə·ṯā·yim The simple Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 6612 BSB/Thayers n f 1) simplicity, naivete adj 2) simple, foolish, open-minded × נָחֲל֣וּ nā·ḥă·lū inherit Grammar Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strongs 5157 BSB/Thayers 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to take possession, inherit     1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.)     1a3) to divide the land for a possession     1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.)   1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession   1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to give as a possession     1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance   1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess × אִוֶּ֑לֶת ’iw·we·leṯ folly , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly × וַֽ֝עֲרוּמִ֗ים wa·‘ă·rū·mîm but the prudent Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 6175 BSB/Thayers 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible   1a) crafty   1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent × יַכְתִּ֥רוּ yaḵ·ti·rū are crowned Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strongs 3803 BSB/Thayers 1) to surround   1a) (Piel) to surround   1b) (Hiphil) to surround, encircle × דָֽעַת׃ ḏā·‘aṯ with knowledge . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1847 BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge   1a) knowledge, perception, skill   1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom פְתָאיִ֣ם p̄ə·ṯā·yim The simple נָחֲל֣וּ nā·ḥă·lū inherit אִוֶּ֑לֶת ’iw·we·leṯ folly , וַֽ֝עֲרוּמִ֗ים wa·‘ă·rū·mîm but the prudent יַכְתִּ֥רוּ yaḵ·ti·rū are crowned דָֽעַת׃ ḏā·‘aṯ with knowledge .
19	The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
	× רָ֭עִים rā·‘îm The evil 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) × שַׁח֣וּ ša·ḥū bow Grammar Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strongs 7817 BSB/Thayers 1) to bow, crouch, bow down, be bowed down   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be bowed down, be prostrated, be humbled     1a2) to bow (in homage)     1a3) to bow (of mourner)     1a4) to crouch (of wild beast in lair)   1b) (Niphal) to be prostrated, be humbled, be reduced, be weakened, proceed humbly, be bowed down   1c) (Hiphil) to prostrate, lay low, bow down   1d) (Hithpolel) to be cast down, be despairing × לִפְנֵ֣י lip̄·nê before Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strongs 6440 BSB/Thayers 1) face   1a) face, faces   1b) presence, person   1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)   1d) face (of animals)   1e) face, surface (of ground)   1f) as adv of loc/temp     1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before   1g) with prep     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 × טוֹבִ֑ים ṭō·w·ḇîm the good , Grammar Adjective - masculine plural 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 × וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים ū·rə·šā·‘îm and 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) × עַֽל־ ‘al- at Grammar Preposition Strongs 5921 BSB/Thayers prep 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   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   1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)   1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)   1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)   1e) over (of suspension or extension)   1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)   1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)   1h) to (as a dative) conj 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although × שַׁעֲרֵ֥י ša·‘ă·rê the gates Grammar Noun - masculine plural construct Strongs 8179 BSB/Thayers 1) gate   1a) gate (of entrance)   1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place)     1b1) city, town   1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle)   1d) heaven × צַדִּֽיק׃ ṣad·dîq of the righteous . 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 רָ֭עִים rā·‘îm The evil שַׁח֣וּ ša·ḥū bow לִפְנֵ֣י lip̄·nê before טוֹבִ֑ים ṭō·w·ḇîm the good , וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים ū·rə·šā·‘îm and the wicked עַֽל־ ‘al- at שַׁעֲרֵ֥י ša·‘ă·rê the gates צַדִּֽיק׃ ṣad·dîq of the righteous .
20	The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
	× רָ֑שׁ rāš The poor [man] Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 7326 BSB/Thayers 1) to be poor, be in want, lack   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be poor     1a2) to be in want or hunger     1a3) poor man (subst)                         1b)(Hithpolel) one impoverishing himself (participle) × יִשָּׂ֣נֵא yiś·śā·nê is hated Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person 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 × גַּם־ gam- even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1571 BSB/Thayers 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea   1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis)   1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative)   1c) even (for stress)   1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax)   1e) also (of correspondence or retribution)   1f) but, yet, though (adversative)   1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike × לְ֭רֵעֵהוּ lə·rê·‘ê·hū by his neighbor , Grammar Preposition-l | 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) × רַבִּֽים׃ rab·bîm but many are those Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7227 BSB/Thayers adj 1) much, many, great   1a) much   1b) many   1c) abounding in   1d) more numerous than   1e) abundant, enough   1f) great   1g) strong   1h) greater than adv   1i) much, exceedingly n m 2) captain, chief × וְאֹהֲבֵ֖י wə·’ō·hă·ḇê who love Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct 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 × עָשִׁ֣יר ‘ā·šîr the rich . Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6223 BSB/Thayers adj 1) rich, wealthy n 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man רָ֑שׁ rāš The poor [man] יִשָּׂ֣נֵא yiś·śā·nê is hated גַּם־ gam- even לְ֭רֵעֵהוּ lə·rê·‘ê·hū by his neighbor , רַבִּֽים׃ rab·bîm but many are those וְאֹהֲבֵ֖י wə·’ō·hă·ḇê who love עָשִׁ֣יר ‘ā·šîr the rich .
21	He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
	× בָּז־ bāz- He who despises Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 936 BSB/Thayers 1) to despise, hold in contempt, hold as insignificant   1a) (Qal) to despise, show despite toward × לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ lə·rê·‘ê·hū his neighbor Grammar Preposition-l | 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) × חוֹטֵ֑א ḥō·w·ṭê sins , Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to miss     1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty     1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to bear loss     1b2) to make a sin-offering     1b3) to purify from sin     1b4) to purify from uncleanness   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to miss the mark     1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin     1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment   1d) (Hithpael)     1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way     1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness × אַשְׁרָֽיו׃ ’aš·rāw but blessed is Grammar Interjection | third person masculine singular Strongs 835 BSB/Thayers 1) happiness, blessedness   1a) often used as interjection   1b) blessed are × וּמְחוֹנֵ֖ן ū·mə·ḥō·w·nên he who shows kindness Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 2603 BSB/Thayers 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity   1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious   1b) (Niphal) to be pitied   1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious   1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on   1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration   1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour 2) to be loathsome × עֲנָיִים ʿă·nå̄·yīm to the poor . Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 6041 BSB/Thayers 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched   1a) poor, needy   1b) poor and weak   1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched   1d) humble, lowly בָּז־ bāz- He who despises לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ lə·rê·‘ê·hū his neighbor חוֹטֵ֑א ḥō·w·ṭê sins , אַשְׁרָֽיו׃ ’aš·rāw but blessed is וּמְחוֹנֵ֖ן ū·mə·ḥō·w·nên he who shows kindness עֲנָיִים ʿă·nå̄·yīm to the poor .
22	Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
	× הֲ‍ֽלוֹא־ hălō·w- Do 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) × חֹ֣רְשֵׁי ḥō·rə·šê those who contrive 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) × יִ֭תְעוּ yiṯ·‘ū go astray ? Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - 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) × חֹ֣רְשֵׁי ḥō·rə·šê But those who plan 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 × טֽוֹב׃ ṭō·wḇ goodness [find] Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 2896 Footnote Or show 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 × וְחֶ֥סֶד wə·ḥe·seḏ loving devotion Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 2617 BSB/Thayers 1) goodness, kindness, faithfulness 2) a reproach, shame × וֶ֝אֱמֶ֗ת we·’ĕ·meṯ and faithfulness . Grammar Conjunctive waw | 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 הֲ‍ֽלוֹא־ hălō·w- Do not חֹ֣רְשֵׁי ḥō·rə·šê those who contrive רָ֑ע rā‘ evil יִ֭תְעוּ yiṯ·‘ū go astray ? חֹ֣רְשֵׁי ḥō·rə·šê But those who plan טֽוֹב׃ ṭō·wḇ goodness [find] וְחֶ֥סֶד wə·ḥe·seḏ loving devotion וֶ֝אֱמֶ֗ת we·’ĕ·meṯ and faithfulness .
23	There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
	× יִהְיֶ֣ה yih·yeh There 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 × מוֹתָ֑ר mō·w·ṯār profit Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4195 BSB/Thayers 1) pre-eminence, abundance, profit, superiority   1a) abundance, plenty   1b) pre-eminence, superiority × בְּכָל־ bə·ḵāl in all Grammar Preposition-b | 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 × עֶ֭צֶב ‘e·ṣeḇ labor , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 6089 BSB/Thayers 1) pain, hurt, toil, sorrow, labour, hardship   1a) pain   1b) hurt, offense   1c) toil, hardship 2) vessel, creation, object 3) (TWOT) idol × וּדְבַר־ ū·ḏə·ḇa·rś- but mere talk Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular 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) × שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם p̄ā·ṯa·yim . . . 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) × אַךְ־ ’aḵ- leads only Grammar Adverb Strongs 389 BSB/Thayers 1) indeed, surely (emphatic) 2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive) × לְמַחְסֽוֹר׃ lə·maḥ·sō·wr to poverty . Grammar Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4270 BSB/Thayers 1) need, poverty, thing needed   1a) need, thing needed   1b) lack, want   1c) need, poverty יִהְיֶ֣ה yih·yeh There is מוֹתָ֑ר mō·w·ṯār profit בְּכָל־ bə·ḵāl in all עֶ֭צֶב ‘e·ṣeḇ labor , וּדְבַר־ ū·ḏə·ḇa·rś- but mere talk שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם p̄ā·ṯa·yim . . . אַךְ־ ’aḵ- leads only לְמַחְסֽוֹר׃ lə·maḥ·sō·wr to poverty .
24	The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
	× עֲטֶ֣רֶת ‘ă·ṭe·reṯ The crown Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 5850 BSB/Thayers 1) crown, wreath × 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) × עָשְׁרָ֑ם ‘ā·šə·rām is their wealth , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strongs 6239 BSB/Thayers 1) wealth, riches × אִוֶּ֖לֶת ’iw·we·leṯ [but] the effort Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly × כְּסִילִ֣ים kə·sî·lîm of fools Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ [is] folly . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly עֲטֶ֣רֶת ‘ă·ṭe·reṯ The crown חֲכָמִ֣ים ḥă·ḵā·mîm of the wise עָשְׁרָ֑ם ‘ā·šə·rām is their wealth , אִוֶּ֖לֶת ’iw·we·leṯ [but] the effort כְּסִילִ֣ים kə·sî·lîm of fools אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ [is] folly .
25	A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
	× אֱמֶ֑ת ’ĕ·meṯ A 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 × עֵ֣ד ‘êḏ witness Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 5707 BSB/Thayers 1) witness   1a) witness, testimony, evidence (of things)   1b) witness (of people) × מַצִּ֣יל maṣ·ṣîl saves Grammar Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular 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 × נְ֭פָשׁוֹת nə·p̄ā·šō·wṯ lives , Grammar Noun - feminine plural 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 × וְיָפִ֖חַ wə·yā·p̄i·aḥ but one who utters Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive 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 × כְּזָבִ֣ים kə·zā·ḇîm lies Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3577 BSB/Thayers 1) a lie, untruth, falsehood, deceptive thing × מִרְמָֽה׃ mir·māh is deceitful . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 4820 BSB/Thayers 1) deceit, treachery אֱמֶ֑ת ’ĕ·meṯ A truthful עֵ֣ד ‘êḏ witness מַצִּ֣יל maṣ·ṣîl saves נְ֭פָשׁוֹת nə·p̄ā·šō·wṯ lives , וְיָפִ֖חַ wə·yā·p̄i·aḥ but one who utters כְּזָבִ֣ים kə·zā·ḇîm lies מִרְמָֽה׃ mir·māh is deceitful .
26	He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
	× בְּיִרְאַ֣ת bə·yir·’aṯ He who fears Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 3374 BSB/Thayers 1) fear, terror, fearing   1a) fear, terror   1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear)   1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety   1d) revered × יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh 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 × עֹ֑ז ‘ōz is secure Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 5797 BSB/Thayers 1) might, strength   1a) material or physical   1b) personal or social or political × מִבְטַח־ miḇ·ṭaḥ- in confidence , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 4009 BSB/Thayers 1) trust, confidence, refuge   1a) act of confiding   1b) object of confidence   1c) state of confidence, security × וּ֝לְבָנָ֗יו ū·lə·ḇā·nāw and his children Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 1121 BSB/Thayers 1) son, grandson, child, member of a group   1a) son, male child   1b) grandson   1c) children (pl. - male and female)   1d) youth, young men (pl.)   1e) young (of animals)   1f) sons (as characterisation, i.e. sons of injustice [for un- righteous men] or sons of God [for angels]   1g) people (of a nation) (pl.)   1h) of lifeless things, i.e. sparks, stars, arrows (fig.)   1i) a member of a guild, order, class × יִהְיֶ֥ה yih·yeh shall have 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 × מַחְסֶֽה׃ maḥ·seh a place of refuge . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4268 BSB/Thayers 1) refuge, shelter   1a) from rain or storm, from danger   1b) of falsehood בְּיִרְאַ֣ת bə·yir·’aṯ He who fears יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh the LORD עֹ֑ז ‘ōz is secure מִבְטַח־ miḇ·ṭaḥ- in confidence , וּ֝לְבָנָ֗יו ū·lə·ḇā·nāw and his children יִהְיֶ֥ה yih·yeh shall have מַחְסֶֽה׃ maḥ·seh a place of refuge .
27	The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
	× יִרְאַ֣ת yir·’aṯ The fear Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 3374 BSB/Thayers 1) fear, terror, fearing   1a) fear, terror   1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear)   1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety   1d) revered × יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh of 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 × מְק֣וֹר mə·qō·wr is a fountain Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 4726 BSB/Thayers 1) spring, fountain   1a) spring     1a1) of source of life, joy, purification (fig.)   1b) of the eye (fig.)   1c) source (of menstruous blood)   1d) flow (of blood after child birth) × חַיִּ֑ים ḥay·yîm of 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 × לָ֝ס֗וּר lā·sūr turning [a man] Grammar Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strongs 5493 BSB/Thayers 1) to turn aside, depart   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto     1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid     1a3) to be removed     1a4) to come to an end   1b) (Polel) to turn aside   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose     1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish   1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed × מִמֹּ֥קְשֵׁי mim·mō·qə·šê from the snares Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strongs 4170 BSB/Thayers 1) bait, lure, snare × מָֽוֶת׃ mā·weṯ of 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 יִרְאַ֣ת yir·’aṯ The fear יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh of the LORD מְק֣וֹר mə·qō·wr is a fountain חַיִּ֑ים ḥay·yîm of life , לָ֝ס֗וּר lā·sūr turning [a man] מִמֹּ֥קְשֵׁי mim·mō·qə·šê from the snares מָֽוֶת׃ mā·weṯ of death .
28	A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
	× בְּרָב־ bə·rāḇ- A large Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 7230 BSB/Thayers 1) multitude, abundance, greatness   1a) multitude     1a1) abundance, abundantly     1a2) numerous   1b) greatness × עָ֥ם ‘ām population Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 5971 BSB/Thayers 1) nation, people   1a) people, nation   1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men 2) kinsman, kindred × מֶ֑לֶךְ me·leḵ is a king’s Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4428 BSB/Thayers 1) king × הַדְרַת־ haḏ·raṯ- splendor , Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 1927 BSB/Thayers 1) adornment, glory   1a) holy adornment (of public worship)   1b) glory (of the king) × וּבְאֶ֥פֶס ū·ḇə·’e·p̄es but a lack Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 657 BSB/Thayers 1) ceasing, end, finality × לְ֝אֹ֗ם lə·’ōm of subjects Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3816 BSB/Thayers 1) a people, nation × רָזֽוֹן׃ rā·zō·wn is a prince’s Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7333 BSB/Thayers 1) potentate, ruler × מְחִתַּ֥ת mə·ḥit·taṯ ruin . Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 4288 BSB/Thayers 1) destruction, ruin, terror, a breaking   1a) terror, dismay, object of terror   1b) ruin בְּרָב־ bə·rāḇ- A large עָ֥ם ‘ām population מֶ֑לֶךְ me·leḵ is a king’s הַדְרַת־ haḏ·raṯ- splendor , וּבְאֶ֥פֶס ū·ḇə·’e·p̄es but a lack לְ֝אֹ֗ם lə·’ōm of subjects רָזֽוֹן׃ rā·zō·wn is a prince’s מְחִתַּ֥ת mə·ḥit·taṯ ruin .
29	A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
	× אֶ֣רֶךְ ’e·reḵ A patient [man] Grammar Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 750 BSB/Thayers 1) long (pinions) 2) patient, slow to anger × אַ֭פַּיִם ’ap·pa·yim . . . Grammar Noun - md Strongs 639 BSB/Thayers 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger × רַב־ raḇ- has great Grammar Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 7227 BSB/Thayers adj 1) much, many, great   1a) much   1b) many   1c) abounding in   1d) more numerous than   1e) abundant, enough   1f) great   1g) strong   1h) greater than adv   1i) much, exceedingly n m 2) captain, chief × תְּבוּנָ֑ה tə·ḇū·nāh understanding , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8394 BSB/Thayers 1) understanding, intelligence   1a) the act of understanding     1a1) skill   1b) the faculty of understanding     1b1) intelligence, understanding, insight   1c) the object of knowledge   1d) teacher (personification) × וּקְצַר־ ū·qə·ṣar- but a quick-tempered [man] Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 7116 BSB/Thayers 1) short, impatient   1a) in size, number, life, strength, etc × ר֝֗וּחַ rū·aḥ . . . Grammar Noun - common singular Strongs 7307 BSB/Thayers 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit   1a) breath   1b) wind     1b1) of heaven     1b2) quarter (of wind), side     1b3) breath of air     1b4) air, gas     1b5) vain, empty thing   1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation)     1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour     1c2) courage     1c3) temper, anger     1c4) impatience, patience     1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented)     1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse     1c7) prophetic spirit   1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals)     1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being   1e) spirit (as seat of emotion)     1e1) desire     1e2) sorrow, trouble   1f) spirit     1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts     1f2) rarely of the will     1f3) as seat especially of moral character   1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son     1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy     1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning     1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power     1g4) as endowing men with various gifts     1g5) as energy of life     1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory     1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force × מֵרִ֥ים mê·rîm promotes Grammar Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 7311 BSB/Thayers 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be high, be set on high     1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted     1a3) to be lifted, rise   1b) (Polel)     1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up     1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt     1b3) to exalt, extol   1c) (Polal) to be lifted up   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high     1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove     1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute   1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished   1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself 2) (Qal) to be rotten, be wormy × אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ folly . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly אֶ֣רֶךְ ’e·reḵ A patient [man] אַ֭פַּיִם ’ap·pa·yim . . . רַב־ raḇ- has great תְּבוּנָ֑ה tə·ḇū·nāh understanding , וּקְצַר־ ū·qə·ṣar- but a quick-tempered [man] ר֝֗וּחַ rū·aḥ . . . מֵרִ֥ים mê·rîm promotes אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ folly .
30	A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
	× מַרְפֵּ֑א mar·pê A tranquil 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) × לֵ֣ב lêḇ heart Grammar 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 × חַיֵּ֣י ḥay·yê is life Grammar Noun - masculine plural construct 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 × בְ֭שָׂרִים ḇə·śā·rîm to the body , Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 1320 BSB/Thayers 1) flesh   1a) of the body     1a1) of humans     1a2) of animals   1b) the body itself   1c) male organ of generation (euphemism)   1d) kindred, blood-relations   1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God)   1f) all living things   1g) animals   1h) mankind × קִנְאָֽה׃ qin·’āh but envy Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 7068 BSB/Thayers 1) ardour, zeal, jealousy   1a) ardour, jealousy, jealous disposition (of husband)     1a1) sexual passion   1b) ardour of zeal (of religious zeal)     1b1) of men for God     1b2) of men for the house of God     1b3) of God for his people   1c) ardour of anger     1c1) of men against adversaries     1c2) of God against men   1d) envy (of man)   1e) jealousy (resulting in the wrath of God) × וּרְקַ֖ב ū·rə·qaḇ rots Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 7538 BSB/Thayers 1) rottenness, decay (always fig) × עֲצָמ֣וֹת ‘ă·ṣā·mō·wṯ the bones . Grammar Noun - feminine plural Strongs 6106 BSB/Thayers 1) bone, essence, substance   1a) bone     1a1) body, limbs, members, external body   1b) bone (of animal)   1c) substance, self מַרְפֵּ֑א mar·pê A tranquil לֵ֣ב lêḇ heart חַיֵּ֣י ḥay·yê is life בְ֭שָׂרִים ḇə·śā·rîm to the body , קִנְאָֽה׃ qin·’āh but envy וּרְקַ֖ב ū·rə·qaḇ rots עֲצָמ֣וֹת ‘ă·ṣā·mō·wṯ the bones .
31	Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
	× עֹ֣שֵֽׁק־ ʿō·šēq- Whoever oppresses Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 6231 BSB/Thayers 1) to press upon, oppress, violate, defraud, do violence, get deceitfully, wrong, extort   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to oppress, wrong, extort     1a2) to oppress   1b) (Pual) to be exploited, be crushed × דָּ֭ל dāl the poor Grammar Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 1800 BSB/Thayers 1) low, poor, weak, thin, one who is low × חֵרֵ֣ף ḥê·rêp̄ taunts Grammar Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 2778 BSB/Thayers 1) to reproach, taunt, blaspheme, defy, jeopardise, rail, upbraid   1a) (Qal) to reproach   1b) (Piel) to reproach, defy, taunt 2) (Qal) to winter, spend harvest time, remain in harvest time 3) (Niphal) to acquire, be betrothed × עֹשֵׂ֑הוּ ‘ō·śê·hū their Maker , Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular 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 × חֹנֵ֥ן ḥō·nên but whoever is kind Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 2603 BSB/Thayers 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity   1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious   1b) (Niphal) to be pitied   1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious   1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on   1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration   1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour 2) to be loathsome × אֶבְיֽוֹן׃ ’eḇ·yō·wn to the needy Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 34 BSB/Thayers 1) in want, needy, chiefly poor, needy person 2) subject to oppression and abuse 3) needing help, deliverance from trouble, especially as delivered by God 4) general reference to lowest class × וּ֝מְכַבְּד֗וֹ ū·mə·ḵab·bə·ḏōw honors Him . Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person 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 עֹ֣שֵֽׁק־ ʿō·šēq- Whoever oppresses דָּ֭ל dāl the poor חֵרֵ֣ף ḥê·rêp̄ taunts עֹשֵׂ֑הוּ ‘ō·śê·hū their Maker , חֹנֵ֥ן ḥō·nên but whoever is kind אֶבְיֽוֹן׃ ’eḇ·yō·wn to the needy וּ֝מְכַבְּד֗וֹ ū·mə·ḵab·bə·ḏōw honors Him .
32	The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
	× רָשָׁ֑ע rā·šā‘ The wicked [man] 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) × יִדָּחֶ֣ה yid·dā·ḥeh is thrown down Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 1760 BSB/Thayers 1) to push, thrust, chase, overflow, totter, sore, drive away or out, be outcast, be cast down   1a) (Qal) to push, push violently   1b) (Niphal) to be thrust down, be cast down   1c) (Pual) to be thrust down × בְּֽ֭רָעָתוֹ bə·rā·‘ā·ṯōw by his own sin , Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person 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) × צַדִּֽיק׃ ṣad·dîq but the 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 × וְחֹסֶ֖ה wə·ḥō·seh has a refuge Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 2620 BSB/Thayers 1) (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection   1a) to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.) × בְמוֹת֣וֹ ḇə·mō·w·ṯōw even in death . Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person 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 רָשָׁ֑ע rā·šā‘ The wicked [man] יִדָּחֶ֣ה yid·dā·ḥeh is thrown down בְּֽ֭רָעָתוֹ bə·rā·‘ā·ṯōw by his own sin , צַדִּֽיק׃ ṣad·dîq but the righteous [man] וְחֹסֶ֖ה wə·ḥō·seh has a refuge בְמוֹת֣וֹ ḇə·mō·w·ṯōw even in death .
33	Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
	× חָכְמָ֑ה ḥāḵ·māh Wisdom Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 2451 BSB/Thayers 1) wisdom   1a) skill (in war)   1b) wisdom (in administration)   1c) shrewdness, wisdom   1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs)   1e) wisdom (ethical and religious) × תָּנ֣וּחַ tā·nū·aḥ rests Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 5117 BSB/Thayers 1) to rest   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to rest, settle down and remain     1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet   1b) (Hiph)     1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet     1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down     1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place     1b4) to let remain, leave     1b5) to leave, depart from     1b6) to abandon     1b7) to permit   1c) (Hoph)     1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest     1c2) to be left, be placed     1c3) open space (subst) × בְּלֵ֣ב bə·lêḇ in the heart Grammar Preposition-b | 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 × נָ֭בוֹן nā·ḇō·wn of the discerning ; Grammar Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 995 BSB/Thayers 1) to discern, understand, consider   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to perceive, discern     1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)     1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider     1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding   1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to understand     1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach   1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently   1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard × וּבְקֶ֥רֶב ū·ḇə·qe·reḇ even among Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 7130 BSB/Thayers 1) midst, among, inner part, middle   1a) inward part     1a1) physical sense     1a2) as seat of thought and emotion     1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion   1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons)   1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals) × כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים kə·sî·lîm fools Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × תִּוָּדֵֽעַ׃ tiw·wā·ḏê·a‘ she is known . Grammar Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 3045 Footnote Hebrew; LXX and Syriac but among fools she is not known 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 חָכְמָ֑ה ḥāḵ·māh Wisdom תָּנ֣וּחַ tā·nū·aḥ rests בְּלֵ֣ב bə·lêḇ in the heart נָ֭בוֹן nā·ḇō·wn of the discerning ; וּבְקֶ֥רֶב ū·ḇə·qe·reḇ even among כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים kə·sî·lîm fools תִּוָּדֵֽעַ׃ tiw·wā·ḏê·a‘ she is known .
34	Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
	× צְדָקָ֥ה ṣə·ḏā·qāh 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 × תְרֽוֹמֵֽם־ ṯə·rō·w·mêm- exalts Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 7311 BSB/Thayers 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be high, be set on high     1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted     1a3) to be lifted, rise   1b) (Polel)     1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up     1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt     1b3) to exalt, extol   1c) (Polal) to be lifted up   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high     1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove     1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute   1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished   1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself 2) (Qal) to be rotten, be wormy × גּ֑וֹי gō·w a nation , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 1471 BSB/Thayers n m 1) nation, people   1a) nation, people     1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people     1a2) of descendants of Abraham     1a3) of Israel   1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) n pr m   1c) Goyim? = |nations| × חַטָּֽאת׃ ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ but sin Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 2403 BSB/Thayers 1) sin, sinful 2) sin, sin offering   2a) sin   2b) condition of sin, guilt of sin   2c) punishment for sin   2d) sin-offering   2e) purification from sins of ceremonial uncleanness × וְחֶ֖סֶד wə·ḥe·seḏ is a disgrace Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 2617 BSB/Thayers 1) goodness, kindness, faithfulness 2) a reproach, shame × לְאֻמִּ֣ים lə·’um·mîm to any people . Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3816 BSB/Thayers 1) a people, nation צְדָקָ֥ה ṣə·ḏā·qāh Righteousness תְרֽוֹמֵֽם־ ṯə·rō·w·mêm- exalts גּ֑וֹי gō·w a nation , חַטָּֽאת׃ ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ but sin וְחֶ֖סֶד wə·ḥe·seḏ is a disgrace לְאֻמִּ֣ים lə·’um·mîm to any people .
35	A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
	× מֶ֭לֶךְ me·leḵ A king Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4428 BSB/Thayers 1) king × רְֽצוֹן־ rə·ṣō·wn- delights in Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 7522 BSB/Thayers 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will   1a) goodwill, favour   1b) acceptance   1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will × מַשְׂכִּ֑יל maś·kîl a wise Grammar Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 7919 BSB/Thayers 1) to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper   1a) (Qal) to be prudent, be circumspect   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to look at or upon, have insight     1b2) to give attention to, consider, ponder, be prudent     1b3) to have insight, have comprehension       1b3a) insight, comprehension (subst)     1b4) to cause to consider, give insight, teach       1b4a) the teachers, the wise     1b5) to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely     1b6) to prosper, have success     1b7) to cause to prosper 2) (Piel) to lay crosswise, cross (hands) × לְעֶ֣בֶד lə·‘e·ḇeḏ servant , Grammar Preposition-l | 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) × וְ֝עֶבְרָת֗וֹ wə·‘eḇ·rā·ṯōw but his anger Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 5678 BSB/Thayers 1) outpouring, overflow, excess, fury, wrath, arrogance   1a) overflow, excess, outburst   1b) arrogance   1c) overflowing rage or fury × תִּהְיֶ֥ה tih·yeh falls 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 × מֵבִֽישׁ׃ mê·ḇîš on the shameful . Grammar Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine 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 מֶ֭לֶךְ me·leḵ A king רְֽצוֹן־ rə·ṣō·wn- delights in מַשְׂכִּ֑יל maś·kîl a wise לְעֶ֣בֶד lə·‘e·ḇeḏ servant , וְ֝עֶבְרָת֗וֹ wə·‘eḇ·rā·ṯōw but his anger תִּהְיֶ֥ה tih·yeh falls מֵבִֽישׁ׃ mê·ḇîš on the shameful .