1	A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
	× רַּ֭ךְ raḵ A gentle Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 7390 BSB/Thayers 1) tender, soft, delicate, weak   1a) tender, delicate (of flesh)   1b) weak of heart, timid   1c) soft (of words)     1c1) gentle words (subst) × מַֽעֲנֶה־ ma·‘ă·neh- answer Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 4617 BSB/Thayers 1) answer, response 2) (TWOT) place for task × יָשִׁ֣יב yā·šîḇ turns away Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 7725 BSB/Thayers 1) to return, turn back   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to turn back, return       1a1a) to turn back       1a1b) to return, come or go back       1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back       1a1d) of dying       1a1e) of human relations (fig)       1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig)         1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise         1a1f2) to turn away (of God)         1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent         1a1f4) turn back (from evil)       1a1g) of inanimate things       1a1h) in repetition   1b) (Polel)     1b1) to bring back     1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig)     1b3) to lead away (enticingly)     1b4) to show turning, apostatise   1c) (Pual) restored (participle)   1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back     1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment     1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore     1d3) to bring back, report to, answer     1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense)     1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse     1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward     1d7) to turn against     1d8) to bring back to mind     1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke   1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back   1f) (Pulal) brought back × חֵמָ֑ה ḥê·māh wrath , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 2534 BSB/Thayers 1) heat, rage, hot displeasure, indignation, anger, wrath, poison, bottles   1a) heat     1a1) fever     1a2) venom, poison (fig.)   1b) burning anger, rage × עֶ֝֗צֶב ‘e·ṣeḇ but a harsh 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·ḇar- word 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) × יַעֲלֶה־ ya·‘ă·leh- stirs up Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 5927 BSB/Thayers 1) to go up, ascend, climb   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to go up, ascend     1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat     1a3) to go up, come up (of animals)     1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation)     1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon)     1a6) to come up (before God)     1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary)     1a8) to excel, be superior to   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away     1b2) to take oneself away     1b3) to be exalted   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up     1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away     1c3) to bring up, draw up, train     1c4) to cause to ascend     1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally)     1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts)     1c7) to exalt     1c8) to cause to ascend, offer   1d) (Hophal)     1d1) to be carried away, be led up     1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in     1d3) to be offered   1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself × אָֽף׃ ’āp̄ anger . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 639 BSB/Thayers 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger רַּ֭ךְ raḵ A gentle מַֽעֲנֶה־ ma·‘ă·neh- answer יָשִׁ֣יב yā·šîḇ turns away חֵמָ֑ה ḥê·māh wrath , עֶ֝֗צֶב ‘e·ṣeḇ but a harsh וּדְבַר־ ū·ḏə·ḇar- word יַעֲלֶה־ ya·‘ă·leh- stirs up אָֽף׃ ’āp̄ anger .
2	The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
	× לְשׁ֣וֹן lə·šō·wn The tongue Grammar Noun - common singular construct Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers 1) tongue   1a) tongue (of men)     1a1) tongue (literal)     1a2) tongue (organ of speech)   1b) language   1c) tongue (of animals)   1d) tongue (of fire)   1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped) × חֲ֭כָמִים 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) × תֵּיטִ֣יב tê·ṭîḇ commends Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 3190 BSB/Thayers 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be glad, be joyful     1a2) to be well placed     1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with     1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to make glad, rejoice     1b2) to do good to, deal well with     1b3) to do well, do thoroughly     1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful     1b5) to do well, do right × דָּ֑עַת dā·‘aṯ knowledge , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1847 BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge   1a) knowledge, perception, skill   1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom × וּפִ֥י ū·p̄î but the mouth Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 6310 BSB/Thayers peh 1) mouth   1a) mouth (of man)   1b) mouth (as organ of speech)   1c) mouth (of animals)   1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc)   1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21 × כְ֝סִילִ֗ים ḵə·sî·lîm of the fool Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × יַבִּ֥יעַ yab·bî·a‘ spouts Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 5042 BSB/Thayers 1) to flow, pour out, pour, gush forth, spring, bubble up, ferment   1a) (Qal) to flow                   1b)(Hiphil) to pour out, emit, cause to bubble, belch forth     1b1) to pour out     1b2) to cause to bubble, ferment     1b3) to pour forth, emit, belch forth × אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ folly . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly לְשׁ֣וֹן lə·šō·wn The tongue חֲ֭כָמִים ḥă·ḵā·mîm of the wise תֵּיטִ֣יב tê·ṭîḇ commends דָּ֑עַת dā·‘aṯ knowledge , וּפִ֥י ū·p̄î but the mouth כְ֝סִילִ֗ים ḵə·sî·lîm of the fool יַבִּ֥יעַ yab·bî·a‘ spouts אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ folly .
3	The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
	× עֵינֵ֣י ‘ê·nê The eyes Grammar Noun - cdc Strongs 5869 BSB/Thayers 1) eye   1a) eye     1a1) of physical eye     1a2) as showing mental qualities     1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.) 2) spring, fountain × יְהוָ֑ה 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 × בְּֽכָל־ bə·ḵāl are in every 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 × מָ֭קוֹם mā·qō·wm place , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4725 BSB/Thayers 1) standing place, place   1a) standing place, station, post, office   1b) place, place of human abode   1c) city, land, region   1d) place, locality, spot   1e) space, room, distance   1f) region, quarter, direction   1g) give place to, instead of × צֹ֝פ֗וֹת ṣō·p̄ō·wṯ observing Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strongs 6822 BSB/Thayers 1) to look out or about, spy, keep watch, observe, watch             1a)(Qal) to keep watch, spy   1b) (Piel) to watch, watch closely × רָעִ֥ים 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) × וטוֹבִֽים׃ w·ṭō·ḇīm and the good . Grammar Conjunctive waw | 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 עֵינֵ֣י ‘ê·nê The eyes יְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh of the LORD בְּֽכָל־ bə·ḵāl are in every מָ֭קוֹם mā·qō·wm place , צֹ֝פ֗וֹת ṣō·p̄ō·wṯ observing רָעִ֥ים rā·‘îm the evil וטוֹבִֽים׃ w·ṭō·ḇīm and the good .
4	A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
	× מַרְפֵּ֣א mar·pê A soothing Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 4832 BSB/Thayers 1) health, healing, cure   1a) healing, cure   1b) health, profit, sound (of mind)   1c) healing     1c1) incurable (with negative) × לָ֭שׁוֹן lā·šō·wn tongue Grammar Noun - common singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers 1) tongue   1a) tongue (of men)     1a1) tongue (literal)     1a2) tongue (organ of speech)   1b) language   1c) tongue (of animals)   1d) tongue (of fire)   1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped) × עֵ֣ץ ‘êṣ is a tree Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 6086 BSB/Thayers 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows   1a) tree, trees   1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax × 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 × וְסֶ֥לֶף wə·se·lep̄ but a perverse Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 5558 BSB/Thayers 1) crookedness, perverseness, crooked dealing × בָּ֝֗הּ bāh [tongue] Grammar Preposition | third person feminine singular × שֶׁ֣בֶר še·ḇer crushes Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7667 BSB/Thayers 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering   1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing   1b) crashing   1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation   1d) quarries × בְּרֽוּחַ׃ bə·rū·aḥ the spirit . Grammar Preposition-b | 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 מַרְפֵּ֣א mar·pê A soothing לָ֭שׁוֹן lā·šō·wn tongue עֵ֣ץ ‘êṣ is a tree חַיִּ֑ים ḥay·yîm of life , וְסֶ֥לֶף wə·se·lep̄ but a perverse בָּ֝֗הּ bāh [tongue] שֶׁ֣בֶר še·ḇer crushes בְּרֽוּחַ׃ bə·rū·aḥ the spirit .
5	A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
	× אֱוִ֗יל ’ĕ·wîl 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 × יִ֭נְאַץ yin·’aṣ rejects Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 5006 BSB/Thayers 1) to spurn, contemn, despise, abhor   1a) (Qal) to spurn, contemn   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to spurn     1b2) to cause to contemn   1c) (Hiphil) to spurn   1d) (Hithpolel) to be contemned × אָבִ֑יו ’ā·ḇîw his father’s Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 1 BSB/Thayers 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor   4a) grandfather, forefathers -- of person   4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) × מוּסַ֣ר mū·sar discipline , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 4148 BSB/Thayers 1) discipline, chastening, correction   1a) discipline, correction   1b) chastening × וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר wə·šō·mêr but whoever heeds Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular 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 × תּוֹכַ֣חַת tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ correction Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8433 BSB/Thayers 1) rebuke, correction, reproof, punishment, chastisement 2) argument, reproof   2a) argument, impeachment   2b) reproof, chiding   2c) correction, rebuke × יַעְרִֽם׃ ya‘·rim is prudent . Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 6191 BSB/Thayers 1) to be subtle, be shrewd, be crafty, beware, take crafty counsel, be prudent   1a) (Qal) to be crafty, be subtle   1b) (Hiphil) to be crafty, be or become shrewd אֱוִ֗יל ’ĕ·wîl A fool יִ֭נְאַץ yin·’aṣ rejects אָבִ֑יו ’ā·ḇîw his father’s מוּסַ֣ר mū·sar discipline , וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר wə·šō·mêr but whoever heeds תּוֹכַ֣חַת tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ correction יַעְרִֽם׃ ya‘·rim is prudent .
6	The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
	× 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 × צַ֭דִּיק 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 × רָ֑ב rāḇ has great Grammar Adjective - masculine singular 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 × חֹ֣סֶן ḥō·sen treasure , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 2633 BSB/Thayers 1) riches, treasure, wealth × וּבִתְבוּאַ֖ת ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·’aṯ but the income Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct 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) × רָשָׁ֣ע rā·šā‘ of the wicked Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × נֶעְכָּֽרֶת׃ ne‘·kā·reṯ is trouble . Grammar Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strongs 5916 BSB/Thayers 1) to trouble, stir up, disturb, make (someone) taboo   1a) (Qal) to disturb, trouble   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be disturbed, be stirred up     1b2) disturbance, calamity (participle) בֵּ֣ית bêṯ The house צַ֭דִּיק ṣad·dîq of the righteous רָ֑ב rāḇ has great חֹ֣סֶן ḥō·sen treasure , וּבִתְבוּאַ֖ת ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·’aṯ but the income רָשָׁ֣ע rā·šā‘ of the wicked נֶעְכָּֽרֶת׃ ne‘·kā·reṯ is trouble .
7	The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
	× שִׂפְתֵ֣י śip̄·ṯê The lips Grammar Noun - feminine dual construct Strongs 8193 BSB/Thayers 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding   1a) lip (as body part)   1b) language   1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc) × חֲ֭כָמִים 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) × יְזָ֣רוּ yə·zā·rū spread Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strongs 2219 BSB/Thayers 1) to scatter, fan, cast away, winnow, disperse, compass, spread, be scattered, be dispersed   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to scatter     1a2) to fan, winnow   1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be dispersed   1c) (Piel)     1c1) to scatter, disperse (intensive of Qal)     1c2) to winnow, sift   1d) (Pual) to be scattered, be spread out × דָ֑עַת ḏā·‘aṯ knowledge , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1847 BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge   1a) knowledge, perception, skill   1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom × לֹא־ lō- but 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) × כֵֽן׃ ḵên so Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 3651 BSB/Thayers adv 1) so, therefore, thus   1a) thus, so   1b) just so   1c) therefore   1d) so...as (paired with adv)   1e) then   1f) forasmuch as (in phrase)   1g) (with prep)     1g1) therefore, this being so (specific)     1g2) hitherto     1g3) therefore, on this ground (general)     1g4) afterwards     1g5) in such case adj 2) right, just, honest, true, veritable   2a) right, just, honest   2b) correct   2c) true, veritable   2d) true!, right!, correct! (in assent) × וְלֵ֖ב wə·lêḇ the hearts Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 3820 BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding   1a) inner part, midst     1a1) midst (of things)     1a2) heart (of man)     1a3) soul, heart (of man)     1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory     1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)     1a6) conscience     1a7) heart (of moral character)     1a8) as seat of appetites     1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage × כְּסִילִ֣ים kə·sî·lîm of fools . Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one שִׂפְתֵ֣י śip̄·ṯê The lips חֲ֭כָמִים ḥă·ḵā·mîm of the wise יְזָ֣רוּ yə·zā·rū spread דָ֑עַת ḏā·‘aṯ knowledge , לֹא־ lō- but not כֵֽן׃ ḵên so וְלֵ֖ב wə·lêḇ the hearts כְּסִילִ֣ים kə·sî·lîm of fools .
8	The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
	× זֶ֣בַח ze·ḇaḥ The sacrifice Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 2077 BSB/Thayers 1) sacrifice   1a) sacrifices of righteousness   1b) sacrifices of strife   1c) sacrifices to dead things   1d) the covenant sacrifice   1e) the passover   1f) annual sacrifice   1g) thank offering × 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) × תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ is detestable Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 8441 BSB/Thayers 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable   1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages)   1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc) × יְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh to the LORD , Grammar Noun - proper - masculine singular Strongs 3068 BSB/Thayers           Jehovah = |the existing One| 1) the proper name of the one true God   1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of H0136 × וּתְפִלַּ֖ת ū·ṯə·p̄il·laṯ but the prayer Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 8605 BSB/Thayers 1) prayer   1a) prayer   1b) pray a prayer   1c) house of prayer   1d) hear prayer   1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer) × 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) × רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ rə·ṣō·w·nōw is His delight . Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 7522 BSB/Thayers 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will   1a) goodwill, favour   1b) acceptance   1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will זֶ֣בַח ze·ḇaḥ The sacrifice רְ֭שָׁעִים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ is detestable יְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh to the LORD , וּתְפִלַּ֖ת ū·ṯə·p̄il·laṯ but the prayer יְשָׁרִ֣ים yə·šā·rîm of the upright רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ rə·ṣō·w·nōw is His delight .
9	The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
	× 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 × תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ detests Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 8441 BSB/Thayers 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable   1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages)   1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc) × דֶּ֣רֶךְ de·reḵ the way Grammar Noun - common singular Strongs 1870 BSB/Thayers 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner   1a) road, way, path   1b) journey   1c) direction   1d) manner, habit, way   1e) of course of life (fig.)   1f) of moral character (fig.) × רָשָׁ֑ע rā·šā‘ of the wicked , Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × יֶאֱהָֽב׃ ye·’ĕ·hāḇ but He loves Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 157 BSB/Thayers 1) to love   1a) (Qal)     1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual     1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom     1a3) human love for or to God     1a4) act of being a friend       1a4a) lover (participle)       1a4b) friend (participle)     1a5) God's love toward man       1a5a) to individual men       1a5b) to people Israel       1a5c) to righteousness   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) lovely (participle)     1b2) loveable (participle)   1c) (Piel)     1c1) friends     1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like × וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף ū·mə·rad·dêp̄ those who pursue Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 7291 BSB/Thayers 1) to be behind, follow after, pursue, persecute, run after   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to pursue, put to flight, chase, dog, attend closely upon     1a2) to persecute, harass (fig)     1a3) to follow after, aim to secure (fig)     1a4) to run after (a bribe) (fig)   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be pursued     1b2) one pursued (participle)   1c) (Piel) to pursue ardently, aim eagerly to secure, pursue   1d) (Pual) to be pursued, be chased away   1e) (Hiphil) to pursue, chase × צְדָקָ֣ה 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 יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh The LORD תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ detests דֶּ֣רֶךְ de·reḵ the way רָשָׁ֑ע rā·šā‘ of the wicked , יֶאֱהָֽב׃ ye·’ĕ·hāḇ but He loves וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף ū·mə·rad·dêp̄ those who pursue צְדָקָ֣ה ṣə·ḏā·qāh righteousness .
10	Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
	× מוּסָ֣ר mū·sār Discipline Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4148 BSB/Thayers 1) discipline, chastening, correction   1a) discipline, correction   1b) chastening × רָ֭ע rā‘ is harsh 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) × לְעֹזֵ֣ב lə·‘ō·zêḇ for him who leaves Grammar Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strongs 5800 BSB/Thayers 1) to leave, loose, forsake   1a) (Qal) to leave     1a1) to depart from, leave behind, leave, let alone     1a2) to leave, abandon, forsake, neglect, apostatise     1a3) to let loose, set free, let go, free   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be left to     1b2) to be forsaken   1c) (Pual) to be deserted 2) to restore, repair   2a) (Qal) to repair × אֹ֑רַח ’ō·raḥ the path ; Grammar Noun - common singular Strongs 734 BSB/Thayers 1) way, path   1a) path, road   1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.)   1c) way of living (fig.)   1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) × שׂוֹנֵ֖א śō·w·nê he who hates Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 8130 BSB/Thayers 1) to hate, be hateful   1a) (Qal) to hate     1a1) of man     1a2) of God     1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst)   1b) (Niphal) to be hated   1c) (Piel) hater (participle)     1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom × תוֹכַ֣חַת ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ correction Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8433 BSB/Thayers 1) rebuke, correction, reproof, punishment, chastisement 2) argument, reproof   2a) argument, impeachment   2b) reproof, chiding   2c) correction, rebuke × יָמֽוּת׃ yā·mūṯ will die . Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 4191 BSB/Thayers 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal)     1a1) to die     1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death     1a3) to die, perish (of a nation)     1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct)   1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch   1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death   1d) (Hophal)     1d1) to be killed, be put to death       1d1a) to die prematurely מוּסָ֣ר mū·sār Discipline רָ֭ע rā‘ is harsh לְעֹזֵ֣ב lə·‘ō·zêḇ for him who leaves אֹ֑רַח ’ō·raḥ the path ; שׂוֹנֵ֖א śō·w·nê he who hates תוֹכַ֣חַת ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ correction יָמֽוּת׃ yā·mūṯ will die .
11	Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
	× שְׁא֣וֹל šə·’ō·wl Sheol Grammar Noun - common singular Strongs 7585 BSB/Thayers 1) sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit   1a) the underworld   1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead     1b1) place of no return     1b2) without praise of God     1b3) wicked sent there for punishment     1b4) righteous not abandoned to it     1b5) of the place of exile (fig)     1b6) of extreme degradation in sin × וַ֭אֲבַדּוֹן wa·’ă·ḇad·dō·wn and Abaddon Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 11 Footnote Or Death and Destruction BSB/Thayers 1) place of destruction, destruction, ruin, Abaddon × נֶ֣גֶד ne·ḡeḏ lie open before Grammar Preposition 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 × 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 × אַ֝֗ף ’ap̄ how much more Grammar Conjunction Strongs 637 BSB/Thayers     conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed × כִּֽי־ kî- . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since   1a) that     1a1) yea, indeed   1b) when (of time)     1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)   1c) because, since (causal connection)   1d) but (after negative)   1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if   1f) but rather, but   1g) except that   1h) only, nevertheless   1i) surely   1j) that is   1k) but if   1l) for though   1m) forasmuch as, for therefore × לִבּ֥וֹת lib·bō·wṯ the hearts Grammar Noun - masculine plural construct Strongs 3826 BSB/Thayers 1) heart × בְּֽנֵי־ bə·nê- vvv Grammar Noun - masculine plural construct 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 × אָדָֽם׃ ’ā·ḏām of men ! Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 120 BSB/Thayers 1) man, mankind   1a) man, human being   1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)   1c) Adam, first man   1d) city in Jordan valley שְׁא֣וֹל šə·’ō·wl Sheol וַ֭אֲבַדּוֹן wa·’ă·ḇad·dō·wn and Abaddon נֶ֣גֶד ne·ḡeḏ lie open before יְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh the LORD — אַ֝֗ף ’ap̄ how much more כִּֽי־ kî- . . . לִבּ֥וֹת lib·bō·wṯ the hearts בְּֽנֵי־ bə·nê- vvv אָדָֽם׃ ’ā·ḏām of men !
12	A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
	× לֵ֭ץ 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 × 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) × יֶאֱהַב־ ye·’ĕ·haḇ- love Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 157 BSB/Thayers 1) to love   1a) (Qal)     1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual     1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom     1a3) human love for or to God     1a4) act of being a friend       1a4a) lover (participle)       1a4b) friend (participle)     1a5) God's love toward man       1a5a) to individual men       1a5b) to people Israel       1a5c) to righteousness   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) lovely (participle)     1b2) loveable (participle)   1c) (Piel)     1c1) friends     1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like × הוֹכֵ֣חַֽ hō·w·ḵê·aḥ to be reproved , Grammar Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strongs 3198 BSB/Thayers 1) to prove, decide, judge, rebuke, reprove, correct, be right   1a) (Hiphil)     1a1) to decide, judge     1a2) to adjudge, appoint     1a3) to show to be right, prove     1a4) to convince, convict     1a5) to reprove, chide     1a6) to correct, rebuke   1b) (Hophal) to be chastened   1c) (Niphal) to reason, reason together   1d) (Hithp) to argue × לֹ֣א lō nor will he 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) × ל֑וֹ lōw vvv Grammar Preposition | third person masculine singular × אֶל־ ’el- consult Grammar Preposition Strongs 413 BSB/Thayers 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered)   2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to) × יֵלֵֽךְ׃ yê·lêḵ . . . Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person 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 × חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים ḥă·ḵā·mîm 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) לֵ֭ץ lêṣ A mocker לֹ֣א lō does not יֶאֱהַב־ ye·’ĕ·haḇ- love הוֹכֵ֣חַֽ hō·w·ḵê·aḥ to be reproved , לֹ֣א lō nor will he ל֑וֹ lōw vvv אֶל־ ’el- consult יֵלֵֽךְ׃ yê·lêḵ . . . חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים ḥă·ḵā·mîm the wise .
13	A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
	× שָׂ֭מֵחַ mê·aḥ A joyful Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 8056 BSB/Thayers 1) joyful, merry, glad   1a) joyful, showing joy   1b) you who rejoice (subst) × לֵ֣ב lêḇ 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 × יֵיטִ֣ב yê·ṭiḇ makes a cheerful Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 3190 BSB/Thayers 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be glad, be joyful     1a2) to be well placed     1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with     1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to make glad, rejoice     1b2) to do good to, deal well with     1b3) to do well, do thoroughly     1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful     1b5) to do well, do right × פָּנִ֑ים pā·nîm countenance , Grammar Noun - masculine plural 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 × וּבְעַצְּבַת־ ū·ḇə·‘aṣ·ṣə·ḇaṯ- but sorrow Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 6094 BSB/Thayers 1) pain, hurt, injury, sorrow, wound × לֵ֝ב lêḇ of 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 × נְכֵאָֽה׃ nə·ḵê·’āh crushes Grammar Adjective - feminine singular Strongs 5218 BSB/Thayers 1) stricken × ר֣וּחַ rū·aḥ the spirit . 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 שָׂ֭מֵחַ mê·aḥ A joyful לֵ֣ב lêḇ heart יֵיטִ֣ב yê·ṭiḇ makes a cheerful פָּנִ֑ים pā·nîm countenance , וּבְעַצְּבַת־ ū·ḇə·‘aṣ·ṣə·ḇaṯ- but sorrow לֵ֝ב lêḇ of the heart נְכֵאָֽה׃ nə·ḵê·’āh crushes ר֣וּחַ rū·aḥ the spirit .
14	A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
	× נָ֭בוֹן nā·ḇō·wn A 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 × לֵ֣ב lêḇ 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 × יְבַקֶּשׁ־ yə·ḇaq·qeš- seeks Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - 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 × דָּ֑עַת dā·‘aṯ knowledge , Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 1847 BSB/Thayers 1) knowledge   1a) knowledge, perception, skill   1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom × וּפְנֵי ū·p̄ə·nē but the mouth Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular 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 × כְ֝סִילִ֗ים ḵə·sî·lîm of a fool Grammar Noun - masculine plural Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × יִרְעֶ֥ה yir·‘eh feeds on Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 7462 BSB/Thayers 1) to pasture, tend, graze, feed   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to tend, pasture       1a1a) to shepherd       1a1b) of ruler, teacher (fig)       1a1c) of people as flock (fig)       1a1d) shepherd, herdsman (subst)     1a2) to feed, graze       1a2a) of cows, sheep etc (literal)       1a2b) of idolater, Israel as flock (fig)   1b) (Hiphil) shepherd, shepherdess 2) to associate with, be a friend of (meaning probable)   2a) (Qal) to associate with   2b) (Hithpael) to be companions 3) (Piel) to be a special friend × אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ folly . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly נָ֭בוֹן nā·ḇō·wn A discerning לֵ֣ב lêḇ heart יְבַקֶּשׁ־ yə·ḇaq·qeš- seeks דָּ֑עַת dā·‘aṯ knowledge , וּפְנֵי ū·p̄ə·nē but the mouth כְ֝סִילִ֗ים ḵə·sî·lîm of a fool יִרְעֶ֥ה yir·‘eh feeds on אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ ’iw·we·leṯ folly .
15	All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
	× כָּל־ kāl- All Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 3605 BSB/Thayers 1) all, the whole   1a) all, the whole of   1b) any, each, every, anything   1c) totality, everything × יְמֵ֣י yə·mê the days Grammar Noun - masculine plural construct Strongs 3117 BSB/Thayers 1) day, time, year   1a) day (as opposed to night)   1b) day (24 hour period)     1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1     1b2) as a division of time       1b2a) a working day, a day's journey   1c) days, lifetime (pl.)   1d) time, period (general)   1e) year   1f) temporal references     1f1) today     1f2) yesterday     1f3) tomorrow × עָנִ֣י ‘ā·nî of the oppressed Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6041 BSB/Thayers 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched   1a) poor, needy   1b) poor and weak   1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched   1d) humble, lowly × רָעִ֑ים rā·‘îm are bad , 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) × וְטֽוֹב־ wə·ṭō·wḇ- but a cheerful Grammar Conjunctive waw | 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 × לֵ֝֗ב lêḇ 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 × תָמִֽיד׃ ṯā·mîḏ has a continual Grammar Adverb Strongs 8548 BSB/Thayers 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch   1a) continually, continuously (as adverb)   1b) continuity (subst) × מִשְׁתֶּ֥ה miš·teh feast . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4960 BSB/Thayers 1) feast, drink, banquet   1a) feast, banquet   1b) drink כָּל־ kāl- All יְמֵ֣י yə·mê the days עָנִ֣י ‘ā·nî of the oppressed רָעִ֑ים rā·‘îm are bad , וְטֽוֹב־ wə·ṭō·wḇ- but a cheerful לֵ֝֗ב lêḇ heart תָמִֽיד׃ ṯā·mîḏ has a continual מִשְׁתֶּ֥ה miš·teh feast .
16	Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
	× טוֹב־ ṭō·wḇ- Better Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 2896 BSB/Thayers adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable   1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses)   1b) pleasant (to the higher nature)   1c) good, excellent (of its kind)   1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation   1e) good, appropriate, becoming   1f) better (comparative)   1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature)   1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature)   1i) good, kind, benign   1j) good, right (ethical) n m 2) a good thing, benefit, welfare   2a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   2b) good things (collective)   2c) good, benefit   2d) moral good n f 3) welfare, benefit, good things   3a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   3b) good things (collective)   3c) bounty × מְ֭עַט mə·‘aṭ a little Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 4592 BSB/Thayers 1) littleness, few, a little, fewness   1a) little, small, littleness, fewness, too little, yet a little   1b) like a little, within a little, almost, just, hardly, shortly, little worth × בְּיִרְאַ֣ת bə·yir·’aṯ with the fear 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 × יְהוָ֑ה 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 × רָ֝֗ב rāḇ than great Grammar Adjective - masculine singular 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 × מֵאוֹצָ֥ר mê·’ō·w·ṣār treasure Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 214 BSB/Thayers 1) treasure, storehouse   1a) treasure (gold, silver, etc)   1b) store, supplies of food or drink   1c) treasure-house, treasury     1c1) treasure-house     1c2) storehouse, magazine     1c3) treasury     1c4) magazine of weapons (fig. of God's armoury)     1c5) storehouses (of God for rain, snow, hail, wind, sea) × וּמְה֥וּמָה ū·mə·hū·māh with turmoil Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strongs 4103 BSB/Thayers 1) tumult, confusion, disquietude, discomfiture, destruction, trouble, vexed, vexation   1a) tumult, confusion, disturbance, turmoil, disquietude, panic   1b) discomfiture × בֽוֹ׃ ḇōw . Grammar Preposition | third person masculine singular טוֹב־ ṭō·wḇ- Better מְ֭עַט mə·‘aṭ a little בְּיִרְאַ֣ת bə·yir·’aṯ with the fear יְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh of the LORD רָ֝֗ב rāḇ than great מֵאוֹצָ֥ר mê·’ō·w·ṣār treasure וּמְה֥וּמָה ū·mə·hū·māh with turmoil בֽוֹ׃ ḇōw .
17	Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
	× ט֤וֹב ṭō·wḇ Better Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 2896 BSB/Thayers adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable   1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses)   1b) pleasant (to the higher nature)   1c) good, excellent (of its kind)   1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation   1e) good, appropriate, becoming   1f) better (comparative)   1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature)   1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature)   1i) good, kind, benign   1j) good, right (ethical) n m 2) a good thing, benefit, welfare   2a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   2b) good things (collective)   2c) good, benefit   2d) moral good n f 3) welfare, benefit, good things   3a) welfare, prosperity, happiness   3b) good things (collective)   3c) bounty × אֲרֻחַ֣ת ’ă·ru·ḥaṯ a dish Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 737 BSB/Thayers 1) meal, allowance, ration   1a) food   1b) diet × יָ֭רָק yā·rāq of vegetables Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3419 BSB/Thayers 1) herbs, herbage, vegetables, garden greens × שָׁ֑ם šām where Grammar Adverb Strongs 8033 BSB/Thayers 1) there, thither   1a) there   1b) thither (after verbs of motion)   1c) from there, thence   1d) then (as an adverb of time) × וְאַהֲבָה־ wə·’a·hă·ḇāh- there is love Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strongs 160 BSB/Thayers 1) love   1a) human love for human object     1a1) of man toward man     1a2) of man toward himself     1a3) between man and woman     1a4) sexual desire 2) God's love to His people × אָ֝ב֗וּס ’ā·ḇūs than a fattened Grammar Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strongs 75 BSB/Thayers 1) to feed, fatten   1a) (Qal) fattened (passive participle) × מִשּׁ֥וֹר miš·šō·wr ox Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7794 BSB/Thayers 1) ox, bull, a head of cattle   1a) for plowing, for food, as sacrifice × וְשִׂנְאָה־ wə·śin·’āh- with hatred Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8135 BSB/Thayers 1) hating, hatred, hate   1a) hatred     1a1) of man, God × בֽוֹ׃ ḇōw . Grammar Preposition | third person masculine singular ט֤וֹב ṭō·wḇ Better אֲרֻחַ֣ת ’ă·ru·ḥaṯ a dish יָ֭רָק yā·rāq of vegetables שָׁ֑ם šām where וְאַהֲבָה־ wə·’a·hă·ḇāh- there is love אָ֝ב֗וּס ’ā·ḇūs than a fattened מִשּׁ֥וֹר miš·šō·wr ox וְשִׂנְאָה־ wə·śin·’āh- with hatred בֽוֹ׃ ḇōw .
18	A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
	× חֵ֭מָה ḥê·māh A hot-tempered Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 2534 BSB/Thayers 1) heat, rage, hot displeasure, indignation, anger, wrath, poison, bottles   1a) heat     1a1) fever     1a2) venom, poison (fig.)   1b) burning anger, rage × אִ֣ישׁ ’îš man Grammar 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) × יְגָרֶ֣ה yə·ḡā·reh stirs up Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 1624 BSB/Thayers 1) to cause strife, stir up, contend, meddle, strive, be stirred up   1a) (Piel) to stir up strife, excite strife 1b)(Hithpael)     1b1) to excite oneself against, engage in strife     1b2) to excite oneself (against foe), wage war × מָד֑וֹן mā·ḏō·wn strife , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4066 BSB/Thayers 1) strife, contention   1a) strife, contention   1b) object of contention × וְאֶ֥רֶך wə·ʾɛ·rɛḵ but he who is slow Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 750 BSB/Thayers 1) long (pinions) 2) patient, slow to anger × אַ֝פַּ֗יִם ’ap·pa·yim to anger Grammar Noun - md Strongs 639 BSB/Thayers 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger × יַשְׁקִ֥יט yaš·qîṭ calms Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 8252 BSB/Thayers 1) to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to be quiet, be undisturbed       1a1a) to be at peace (of land)     1a2) to be quiet, be inactive   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to show quietness       1b1a) quietness, display of quietness (subst)     1b2) to quiet, be quiet     1b3) to cause quietness, pacify, allay × רִֽיב׃ rîḇ dispute . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7379 BSB/Thayers 1) strife, controversy, dispute   1a) strife, quarrel   1b) dispute, controversy, case at law חֵ֭מָה ḥê·māh A hot-tempered אִ֣ישׁ ’îš man יְגָרֶ֣ה yə·ḡā·reh stirs up מָד֑וֹן mā·ḏō·wn strife , וְאֶ֥רֶך wə·ʾɛ·rɛḵ but he who is slow אַ֝פַּ֗יִם ’ap·pa·yim to anger יַשְׁקִ֥יט yaš·qîṭ calms רִֽיב׃ rîḇ dispute .
19	The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
	× דֶּ֣רֶךְ de·reḵ The way Grammar Noun - common singular Strongs 1870 BSB/Thayers 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner   1a) road, way, path   1b) journey   1c) direction   1d) manner, habit, way   1e) of course of life (fig.)   1f) of moral character (fig.) × עָ֭צֵל ‘ā·ṣêl of the slacker Grammar Adjective - masculine singular Strongs 6102 BSB/Thayers 1) sluggish, lazy   1a) sluggard (subst) × כִּמְשֻׂ֣כַת kim·śu·ḵaṯ is like a hedge Grammar Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 4881 BSB/Thayers 1) hedge × חָ֑דֶק ḥā·ḏeq of thorns , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 2312 BSB/Thayers 1) brier, thorn, prick × וְאֹ֖רַח wə·’ō·raḥ but the path Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strongs 734 BSB/Thayers 1) way, path   1a) path, road   1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.)   1c) way of living (fig.)   1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) × 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) × סְלֻלָֽה׃ sə·lu·lāh is a highway . Grammar Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strongs 5549 BSB/Thayers 1) to lift up, cast up, exalt   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to cast up a highway     1a2) to cast up a way     1a3) to lift up (of song)   1b) (Pilpel) to exalt, esteem highly, prize   1c) (Hithpoel) to exalt oneself דֶּ֣רֶךְ de·reḵ The way עָ֭צֵל ‘ā·ṣêl of the slacker כִּמְשֻׂ֣כַת kim·śu·ḵaṯ is like a hedge חָ֑דֶק ḥā·ḏeq of thorns , וְאֹ֖רַח wə·’ō·raḥ but the path יְשָׁרִ֣ים yə·šā·rîm of the upright סְלֻלָֽה׃ sə·lu·lāh is a highway .
20	A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
	× חָ֭כָם ḥā·ḵām A wise 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) × בֵּ֣ן bên son Grammar Noun - 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 × יְשַׂמַּח־ yə·śam·maḥ- brings joy Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 8055 BSB/Thayers 1) to rejoice, be glad   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to rejoice     1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at)     1a3) to rejoice (religiously)   1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad   1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad × אָ֑ב ’āḇ to his father , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 1 BSB/Thayers 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor   4a) grandfather, forefathers -- of person   4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) × וּכְסִ֥יל ū·ḵə·sîl but a foolish Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3684 BSB/Thayers 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one × אָ֝דָ֗ם ’ā·ḏām man Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 120 BSB/Thayers 1) man, mankind   1a) man, human being   1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)   1c) Adam, first man   1d) city in Jordan valley × בּוֹזֶ֥ה bō·w·zeh despises Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - 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 × אִמּֽוֹ׃ ’im·mōw his mother . Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 517 BSB/Thayers 1) mother   1a) of humans   1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.)   1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division חָ֭כָם ḥā·ḵām A wise בֵּ֣ן bên son יְשַׂמַּח־ yə·śam·maḥ- brings joy אָ֑ב ’āḇ to his father , וּכְסִ֥יל ū·ḵə·sîl but a foolish אָ֝דָ֗ם ’ā·ḏām man בּוֹזֶ֥ה bō·w·zeh despises אִמּֽוֹ׃ ’im·mōw his mother .
21	Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
	× אִ֭וֶּלֶת ’iw·we·leṯ Folly Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 200 BSB/Thayers 1) foolishness, folly × שִׂמְחָ֣ה śim·ḥāh is 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 × לַחֲסַר־ la·ḥă·sar- to one who lacks Grammar Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strongs 2638 BSB/Thayers 1) in need of, lacking, needy, in want of × לֵ֑ב lêḇ judgment , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3820 BSB/Thayers 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding   1a) inner part, midst     1a1) midst (of things)     1a2) heart (of man)     1a3) soul, heart (of man)     1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory     1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)     1a6) conscience     1a7) heart (of moral character)     1a8) as seat of appetites     1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage × וְאִ֥ישׁ wə·’îš but a man Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 376 BSB/Thayers 1) man   1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)   1b) husband   1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)   1d) servant   1e) mankind   1f) champion   1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) × תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה tə·ḇū·nāh of 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) × לָֽכֶת׃ lå̄·ḵɛṯ walks Grammar Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct 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 × יְיַשֶׁר־ yə·yaš·šer- a straight path . Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 3474 BSB/Thayers 1) to be right, be straight, be level, be upright, be just, be lawful, be smooth   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to go straight     1a2) to be pleasing, be agreeable, be right (fig.)     1a3) to be straightforward, be upright   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to make right, make smooth, make straight     1b2) to lead, direct, lead straight along     1b3) to esteem right, approve   1c) (Pual) to be made level, be laid smoothly out   1d) (Hiphil) to make straight, look straight אִ֭וֶּלֶת ’iw·we·leṯ Folly שִׂמְחָ֣ה śim·ḥāh is joy לַחֲסַר־ la·ḥă·sar- to one who lacks לֵ֑ב lêḇ judgment , וְאִ֥ישׁ wə·’îš but a man תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה tə·ḇū·nāh of understanding לָֽכֶת׃ lå̄·ḵɛṯ walks יְיַשֶׁר־ yə·yaš·šer- a straight path .
22	Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
	× מַ֭חֲשָׁבוֹת ma·ḥă·šā·ḇō·wṯ Plans Grammar Noun - feminine plural Strongs 4284 BSB/Thayers 1) thought, device   1a) thought   1b) device, plan, purpose   1c) invention × הָפֵ֣ר hā·p̄êr fail Grammar Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strongs 6565 BSB/Thayers 1) to break, frustrate   1a) (Hiphil)     1a1) to break, violate     1a2) to frustrate, make ineffectual   1b) (Hophal)     1b1) to be frustrated     1b2) to be broken     1b3) to break   1c) (Pilpel) to break to bits, shatter 2) to split, divide   2a) (Qal) to split, crack through   2b) (Poel) to break apart   2c) (Hithpoel) to be split, be cracked through × בְּאֵ֣ין bə·’ên for lack 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 × ס֑וֹד sō·wḏ of counsel , Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 5475 BSB/Thayers 1) council, counsel, assembly   1a) council (of familiar conversation)     1a1) divan, circle (of familiar friends)     1a2) assembly, company   1b) counsel     1b1) counsel (itself)     1b2) secret counsel     1b3) familiar converse, intimacy (with God) × וּבְרֹ֖ב ū·ḇə·rōḇ but with many Grammar Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 7230 BSB/Thayers 1) multitude, abundance, greatness   1a) multitude     1a1) abundance, abundantly     1a2) numerous   1b) greatness × יוֹעֲצִ֣ים yō·w·‘ă·ṣîm advisers Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strongs 3289 BSB/Thayers 1) to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to advise, counsel, give counsel, consult     1a2) counsellor (participle)   1b) (Niphal) to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together   1c) (Hithpael) to conspire × תָּקֽוּם׃ tā·qūm they succeed . Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 6965 BSB/Thayers 1) to rise, arise, stand, rise up, stand up   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to arise     1a2) to arise (hostile sense)     1a3) to arise, become powerful     1a4) to arise, come on the scene     1a5) to stand       1a5a) to maintain oneself       1a5b) to be established, be confirmed       1a5c) to stand, endure       1a5d) to be fixed       1a5e) to be valid       1a5f) to be proven       1a5g) to be fulfilled       1a5h) to persist       1a5i) to be set, be fixed   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to fulfil     1b2) to confirm, ratify, establish, impose   1c) (Polel) to raise up   1d) (Hithpael) to raise oneself, rise up   1e) (Hiphil)     1e1) to cause to arise, raise     1e2) to raise, set up, erect, build     1e3) to raise up, bring on the scene     1e4) to raise up, rouse, stir up, investigate     1e5) to raise up, constitute     1e6) to cause to stand, set, station, establish     1e7) to make binding     1e8) to carry out, give effect to   1f) (Hophal) to be raised up מַ֭חֲשָׁבוֹת ma·ḥă·šā·ḇō·wṯ Plans הָפֵ֣ר hā·p̄êr fail בְּאֵ֣ין bə·’ên for lack ס֑וֹד sō·wḏ of counsel , וּבְרֹ֖ב ū·ḇə·rōḇ but with many יוֹעֲצִ֣ים yō·w·‘ă·ṣîm advisers תָּקֽוּם׃ tā·qūm they succeed .
23	A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
	× לָ֭אִישׁ lā·’îš A man Grammar Preposition-l, Article | 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) × שִׂמְחָ֣ה śim·ḥāh takes 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 × בְּמַעֲנֵה־ bə·ma·‘ă·nêh- in a fitting reply Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 4617 BSB/Thayers 1) answer, response 2) (TWOT) place for task × פִ֑יו p̄îw . . . — Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular 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 × מַה־ mah- and how Grammar Interrogative Strongs 4100 BSB/Thayers         interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind   1a) (interrogative)     1a1) what?     1a2) of what kind     1a3) what? (rhetorical)     1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what   1b) (adverb)     1b1) how, how now     1b2) why     1b3) how! (exclamation)   1c) (with prep)     1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means?     1c2) because of what?     1c3) the like of what?       1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often?       1c3b) for how long?     1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose?     1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore?       indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may × טּֽוֹב׃ ṭō·wḇ good is 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 × בְּעִתּ֣וֹ bə·‘it·tōw a timely Grammar Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strongs 6256 BSB/Thayers 1) time   1a) time (of an event)   1b) time (usual)   1c) experiences, fortunes   1d) occurrence, occasion × וְדָבָ֖ר wə·ḏā·ḇār word ! Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strongs 1697 BSB/Thayers 1) speech, word, speaking, thing   1a) speech   1b) saying, utterance   1c) word, words   1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension) לָ֭אִישׁ lā·’îš A man שִׂמְחָ֣ה śim·ḥāh takes joy בְּמַעֲנֵה־ bə·ma·‘ă·nêh- in a fitting reply פִ֑יו p̄îw . . . — מַה־ mah- and how טּֽוֹב׃ ṭō·wḇ good is בְּעִתּ֣וֹ bə·‘it·tōw a timely וְדָבָ֖ר wə·ḏā·ḇār word !
24	The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
	× אֹ֣רַח ’ō·raḥ The path Grammar Noun - common singular construct Strongs 734 BSB/Thayers 1) way, path   1a) path, road   1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.)   1c) way of living (fig.)   1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) × חַ֭יִּים 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 × לְמַ֣עְלָה lə·ma‘·lāh [leads] upward Grammar Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strongs 4605 BSB/Thayers subst 1) higher part, upper part adv   1a) above prep   1b) on the top of, above, on higher ground than     with locative   1c) upwards, higher, above × לְמַשְׂכִּ֑יל lə·maś·kîl for the wise , Grammar Preposition-l | 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) × לְמַ֥עַן lə·ma·‘an that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 4616 BSB/Thayers 1) purpose, intent prep   1a) for the sake of   1b) in view of, on account of   1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj   1d) to the end that × ס֝֗וּר sūr he may avoid Grammar 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 × מָֽטָּה׃ māṭ·ṭāh going down Grammar Adverb Strongs 4295 BSB/Thayers 1) downwards, below   1a) downwards   1b) under (of age)   1c) beneath × מִשְּׁא֥וֹל miš·šə·’ō·wl to Sheol . Grammar Preposition-m | Noun - common singular Strongs 7585 BSB/Thayers 1) sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit   1a) the underworld   1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead     1b1) place of no return     1b2) without praise of God     1b3) wicked sent there for punishment     1b4) righteous not abandoned to it     1b5) of the place of exile (fig)     1b6) of extreme degradation in sin אֹ֣רַח ’ō·raḥ The path חַ֭יִּים ḥay·yîm of life לְמַ֣עְלָה lə·ma‘·lāh [leads] upward לְמַשְׂכִּ֑יל lə·maś·kîl for the wise , לְמַ֥עַן lə·ma·‘an that ס֝֗וּר sūr he may avoid מָֽטָּה׃ māṭ·ṭāh going down מִשְּׁא֥וֹל miš·šə·’ō·wl to Sheol .
25	The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
	× 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 × יִסַּ֥ח׀ yis·saḥ tears down Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 5255 BSB/Thayers 1) to pull or tear away   1a) (Qal) to tear away, tear down   1b) (Niphal) to be torn away × 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 × גֵּ֭אִים gê·’îm of the proud , Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers 1) proud × וְ֝יַצֵּ֗ב wə·yaṣ·ṣêḇ but He protects Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strongs 5324 BSB/Thayers 1) to stand, take one's stand, stand upright, be set (over), establish   1a) (Niphal)     1a1) to station oneself, take one's stand     1a2) to stand, be stationed     1a3) to stand, take an upright position     1a4) to be stationed, be appointed     1a5) deputy, prefect, appointed, deputed (subst)     1a6) to stand firm   1b) (Hiphil)     1b1) to station, set     1b2) to set up, erect     1b3) to cause to stand erect     1b4) to fix, establish   1c) (Hophal) to be fixed, be determined, be stationary × גְּב֣וּל gə·ḇūl the boundaries Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 1366 BSB/Thayers 1) border, territory   1a) border   1b) territory (enclosed within boundary)   1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) × אַלְמָנָֽה׃ ’al·mā·nāh of the widow . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 490 BSB/Thayers 1) widow יְהוָ֑ה Yah·weh The LORD יִסַּ֥ח׀ yis·saḥ tears down בֵּ֣ית bêṯ the house גֵּ֭אִים gê·’îm of the proud , וְ֝יַצֵּ֗ב wə·yaṣ·ṣêḇ but He protects גְּב֣וּל gə·ḇūl the boundaries אַלְמָנָֽה׃ ’al·mā·nāh of the widow .
26	The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
	× 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 × תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ detests Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 8441 BSB/Thayers 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable   1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages)   1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc) × מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ the thoughts Grammar Noun - feminine plural construct Strongs 4284 BSB/Thayers 1) thought, device   1a) thought   1b) device, plan, purpose   1c) invention × רָ֑ע rā‘ of the wicked , 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) × אִמְרֵי־ ’im·rê- but the words Grammar Noun - masculine plural construct Strongs 561 BSB/Thayers 1) utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command × וּ֝טְהֹרִ֗ים ū·ṭə·hō·rîm of the pure Grammar Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 2889 BSB/Thayers 1) pure, clean   1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals)   1b) pure (physically)   1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically) × נֹֽעַם׃ nō·‘am are pleasant [to Him] . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 5278 BSB/Thayers 1) kindness, pleasantness, delightfulness, beauty, favour   1a) delightfulness   1b) symbolic name of one of two staves   1c) pleasantness יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh The LORD תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ detests מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ the thoughts רָ֑ע rā‘ of the wicked , אִמְרֵי־ ’im·rê- but the words וּ֝טְהֹרִ֗ים ū·ṭə·hō·rîm of the pure נֹֽעַם׃ nō·‘am are pleasant [to Him] .
27	He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
	× בּוֹצֵ֣עַ bō·w·ṣê·a‘ He who is greedy Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 1214 BSB/Thayers 1) to cut off, break off, gain by unrighteous violence, get, finish, be covetous, be greedy   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to cut off     1a2) to stop     1a3) to gain wrongfully or by violence   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to cut off, sever     1b2) to finish, complete, accomplish     1b3) to violently make gain of × בָּ֑צַע bā·ṣa‘ for unjust gain Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 1215 BSB/Thayers 1) profit, unjust gain, gain (profit) acquired by violence × עֹכֵ֣ר ‘ō·ḵêr brings trouble Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 5916 BSB/Thayers 1) to trouble, stir up, disturb, make (someone) taboo   1a) (Qal) to disturb, trouble   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be disturbed, be stirred up     1b2) disturbance, calamity (participle) × בֵּ֭יתוֹ bê·ṯōw on his household , Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine 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 × וְשׂוֹנֵ֖א wə·śō·w·nê but he who hates Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 8130 BSB/Thayers 1) to hate, be hateful   1a) (Qal) to hate     1a1) of man     1a2) of God     1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst)   1b) (Niphal) to be hated   1c) (Piel) hater (participle)     1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom × מַתָּנֹ֣ת mat·tā·nōṯ bribes Grammar Noun - feminine plural Strongs 4979 BSB/Thayers 1) gift × יִחְיֶֽה׃ yiḥ·yeh will live . Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 2421 BSB/Thayers 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to live       1a1a) to have life       1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive       1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon       1a1d) to live (prosperously)     1a2) to revive, be quickened       1a2a) from sickness       1a2b) from discouragement       1a2c) from faintness       1a2d) from death   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to preserve alive, let live     1b2) to give life     1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh       1b3a) to restore to life       1b3b) to cause to grow       1b3c) to restore       1b3d) to revive   1c) (Hiphil)     1c1) to preserve alive, let live     1c2) to quicken, revive       1c2a) to restore (to health)       1c2b) to revive       1c2c) to restore to life בּוֹצֵ֣עַ bō·w·ṣê·a‘ He who is greedy בָּ֑צַע bā·ṣa‘ for unjust gain עֹכֵ֣ר ‘ō·ḵêr brings trouble בֵּ֭יתוֹ bê·ṯōw on his household , וְשׂוֹנֵ֖א wə·śō·w·nê but he who hates מַתָּנֹ֣ת mat·tā·nōṯ bribes יִחְיֶֽה׃ yiḥ·yeh will live .
28	The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
	× לֵ֣ב 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 × צַ֭דִּיק 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 × יֶהְגֶּ֣ה yeh·geh ponders Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 1897 BSB/Thayers 1) to moan, growl, utter, muse, mutter, meditate, devise, plot, speak   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to roar, growl, groan     1a2) to utter, speak     1a3) to meditate, devise, muse, imagine   1b) (Poal) to utter   1c) (Hiphil) to mutter × לַעֲנ֑וֹת la·‘ă·nō·wṯ how to answer , Grammar Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strongs 6030 BSB/Thayers 1) to answer, respond, testify, speak, shout   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to answer, respond to     1a2) to testify, respond as a witness   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to make answer     1b2) to be answered, receive answer 2) (Qal) to sing, utter tunefully 3) (Qal) to dwell × וּפִ֥י ū·p̄î but the mouth Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 6310 BSB/Thayers peh 1) mouth   1a) mouth (of man)   1b) mouth (as organ of speech)   1c) mouth (of animals)   1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc)   1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21 × רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 7563 BSB/Thayers 1) wicked, criminal   1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)   1b) wicked (hostile to God)   1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man) × יַבִּ֥יעַ yab·bî·a‘ blurts out Grammar Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 5042 BSB/Thayers 1) to flow, pour out, pour, gush forth, spring, bubble up, ferment   1a) (Qal) to flow                   1b)(Hiphil) to pour out, emit, cause to bubble, belch forth     1b1) to pour out     1b2) to cause to bubble, ferment     1b3) to pour forth, emit, belch forth × רָעֽוֹת׃ rā·‘ō·wṯ evil . Grammar Noun - feminine 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) לֵ֣ב lêḇ The heart צַ֭דִּיק ṣad·dîq of the righteous יֶהְגֶּ֣ה yeh·geh ponders לַעֲנ֑וֹת la·‘ă·nō·wṯ how to answer , וּפִ֥י ū·p̄î but the mouth רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים rə·šā·‘îm of the wicked יַבִּ֥יעַ yab·bî·a‘ blurts out רָעֽוֹת׃ rā·‘ō·wṯ evil .
29	The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
	× 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 × רָח֣וֹק rā·ḥō·wq is far Grammar Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strongs 7350 BSB/Thayers adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones   1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance   2a) from a distance (with prep) × מֵרְשָׁעִ֑ים mê·rə·šā·‘îm from the wicked , Grammar Preposition-m | 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) × יִשְׁמָֽע׃ yiš·mā‘ but He hears Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 8085 BSB/Thayers v 1) to hear, listen to, obey   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)     1a2) to hear of or concerning     1a3) to hear (have power to hear)     1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to     1a5) to understand (language)     1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)     1a7) to listen, give heed       1a7a) to consent, agree       1a7b) to grant request     1a8) to listen to, yield to     1a9) to obey, be obedient   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)     1b2) to be heard of     1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed   1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound     1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)     1d3) to make proclamation, summon     1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound × וּתְפִלַּ֖ת ū·ṯə·p̄il·laṯ the prayer Grammar Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 8605 BSB/Thayers 1) prayer   1a) prayer   1b) pray a prayer   1c) house of prayer   1d) hear prayer   1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer) × צַדִּיקִ֣ים ṣad·dî·qîm of the righteous . Grammar Adjective - masculine plural Strongs 6662 BSB/Thayers 1) just, lawful, righteous   1a) just, righteous (in government)   1b) just, right (in one's cause)   1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)   1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)   1e) right, correct, lawful יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh The LORD רָח֣וֹק rā·ḥō·wq is far מֵרְשָׁעִ֑ים mê·rə·šā·‘îm from the wicked , יִשְׁמָֽע׃ yiš·mā‘ but He hears וּתְפִלַּ֖ת ū·ṯə·p̄il·laṯ the prayer צַדִּיקִ֣ים ṣad·dî·qîm of the righteous .
30	The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
	× מְֽאוֹר־ mə·’ō·wr- The light Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 3974 BSB/Thayers 1) light, luminary × עֵ֭ינַיִם ‘ê·na·yim of the eyes Grammar Noun - cd Strongs 5869 BSB/Thayers 1) eye   1a) eye     1a1) of physical eye     1a2) as showing mental qualities     1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.) 2) spring, fountain × יְשַׂמַּֽח־ yə·śam·maḥ- cheers Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strongs 8055 BSB/Thayers 1) to rejoice, be glad   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to rejoice     1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at)     1a3) to rejoice (religiously)   1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad   1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad × 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 × ט֝וֹבָ֗ה ṭō·w·ḇāh [and] good Grammar Adjective - feminine 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 × שְׁמוּעָ֥ה šə·mū·‘āh news Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8052 BSB/Thayers 1) report, news, rumour   1a) report, news, tidings   1b) mention × תְּדַשֶּׁן־ tə·ḏaš·šen- nourishes Grammar Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 1878 BSB/Thayers 1) to be fat, grow fat, become fat, become prosperous, anoint   1a) (Qal) of prosperity (fig.)   1b) (Piel)     1b1) to make fat, anoint     1b2) to find fat (of offering-acceptable)     1b3) to take away ashes (from altar)   1c) (Pual) to be made fat   1d) (Hothpael) to fatten oneself (of Jehovah's sword) × עָֽצֶם׃ ‘ā·ṣem the bones . Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 6106 BSB/Thayers 1) bone, essence, substance   1a) bone     1a1) body, limbs, members, external body   1b) bone (of animal)   1c) substance, self מְֽאוֹר־ mə·’ō·wr- The light עֵ֭ינַיִם ‘ê·na·yim of the eyes יְשַׂמַּֽח־ yə·śam·maḥ- cheers לֵ֑ב lêḇ the heart , ט֝וֹבָ֗ה ṭō·w·ḇāh [and] good שְׁמוּעָ֥ה šə·mū·‘āh news תְּדַשֶּׁן־ tə·ḏaš·šen- nourishes עָֽצֶם׃ ‘ā·ṣem the bones .
31	He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
	× אֹ֗זֶן ’ō·zen vvv Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 241 BSB/Thayers 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation × שֹׁ֭מַעַת šō·ma·ʿaṯ He who listens to Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct Strongs 8085 BSB/Thayers v 1) to hear, listen to, obey   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)     1a2) to hear of or concerning     1a3) to hear (have power to hear)     1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to     1a5) to understand (language)     1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)     1a7) to listen, give heed       1a7a) to consent, agree       1a7b) to grant request     1a8) to listen to, yield to     1a9) to obey, be obedient   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)     1b2) to be heard of     1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed   1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound     1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)     1d3) to make proclamation, summon     1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound × חַיִּ֑ים ḥay·yîm life-giving 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 × תּוֹכַ֣חַת tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ reproof Grammar Noun - feminine singular construct Strongs 8433 BSB/Thayers 1) rebuke, correction, reproof, punishment, chastisement 2) argument, reproof   2a) argument, impeachment   2b) reproof, chiding   2c) correction, rebuke × תָּלִֽין׃ tā·lîn will dwell Grammar Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strongs 3885 BSB/Thayers 1) to lodge, stop over, pass the night, abide   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to lodge, pass the night     1a2) to abide, remain (fig.)   1b) (Hiphil) to cause to rest or lodge   1c) (Hithpalpel) to dwell, abide 2) to grumble, complain, murmur   2a) (Niphal) to grumble   2b) (Hiphil) to complain, cause to grumble × בְּקֶ֖רֶב bə·qe·reḇ among Grammar 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) × חֲכָמִ֣ים ḥă·ḵā·mîm 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) אֹ֗זֶן ’ō·zen vvv שֹׁ֭מַעַת šō·ma·ʿaṯ He who listens to חַיִּ֑ים ḥay·yîm life-giving תּוֹכַ֣חַת tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ reproof תָּלִֽין׃ tā·lîn will dwell בְּקֶ֖רֶב bə·qe·reḇ among חֲכָמִ֣ים ḥă·ḵā·mîm the wise .
32	He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
	× פּוֹרֵ֣עַ pō·w·rê·a‘ He who ignores Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 6544 BSB/Thayers 1) to lead, act as leader 2) to let go, let loose, ignore, let alone   2a) (Qal)     2a1) to let go, let loose     2a2) to let alone, avoid, neglect     2a3) to loosen   2b) (Niphal) to be let loose, be loosened of restraint   2c) (Hiphil)     2c1) to cause to refrain     2c2) to show lack of restraint     2c3) to let loose restraints × מ֭וּסָר mū·så̄r discipline Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 4148 BSB/Thayers 1) discipline, chastening, correction   1a) discipline, correction   1b) chastening × מוֹאֵ֣ס mō·w·’ês despises Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 3988 BSB/Thayers 1) to reject, despise, refuse   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to reject, refuse     1a2) to despise   1b) (Niphal) to be rejected 2) (Niphal) to flow, run × נַפְשׁ֑וֹ nap̄·šōw himself , 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 × וְשׁוֹמֵ֥עַ wə·šō·w·mê·a‘ but whoever heeds Grammar Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 8085 BSB/Thayers v 1) to hear, listen to, obey   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)     1a2) to hear of or concerning     1a3) to hear (have power to hear)     1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to     1a5) to understand (language)     1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)     1a7) to listen, give heed       1a7a) to consent, agree       1a7b) to grant request     1a8) to listen to, yield to     1a9) to obey, be obedient   1b) (Niphal)     1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)     1b2) to be heard of     1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed   1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon   1d) (Hiphil)     1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound     1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)     1d3) to make proclamation, summon     1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound × תּ֝וֹכַ֗חַת tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ correction Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 8433 BSB/Thayers 1) rebuke, correction, reproof, punishment, chastisement 2) argument, reproof   2a) argument, impeachment   2b) reproof, chiding   2c) correction, rebuke × ק֣וֹנֶה qō·w·neh gains Grammar Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strongs 7069 BSB/Thayers 1) to get, acquire, create, buy, possess   1a) (Qal)     1a1) to get, acquire, obtain       1a1a) of God originating, creating, redeeming His people         1a1a1) possessor       1a1b) of Eve acquiring       1a1c) of acquiring knowledge, wisdom     1a2) to buy   1b) (Niphal) to be bought   1c) (Hiphil) to cause to possess × לֵּֽב׃ lêḇ understanding . 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 פּוֹרֵ֣עַ pō·w·rê·a‘ He who ignores מ֭וּסָר mū·så̄r discipline מוֹאֵ֣ס mō·w·’ês despises נַפְשׁ֑וֹ nap̄·šōw himself , וְשׁוֹמֵ֥עַ wə·šō·w·mê·a‘ but whoever heeds תּ֝וֹכַ֗חַת tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ correction ק֣וֹנֶה qō·w·neh gains לֵּֽב׃ lêḇ understanding .
33	The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
	× 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 × מוּסַ֣ר mū·sar [is] the instruction Grammar Noun - masculine singular construct Strongs 4148 BSB/Thayers 1) discipline, chastening, correction   1a) discipline, correction   1b) chastening × חָכְמָ֑ה ḥāḵ·māh of 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) × עֲנָוָֽה׃ ‘ă·nā·wāh and humility Grammar Noun - feminine singular Strongs 6038 BSB/Thayers 1) humility, meekness × וְלִפְנֵ֖י wə·lip̄·nê comes before Grammar Conjunctive waw, 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 × כָב֣וֹד ḵā·ḇō·wḏ honor . Grammar Noun - masculine singular Strongs 3519 BSB/Thayers 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance   1a) abundance, riches   1b) honour, splendour, glory   1c) honour, dignity   1d) honour, reputation   1e) honour, reverence, glory   1f) glory יִרְאַ֣ת yir·’aṯ The fear יְ֭הוָה Yah·weh of the LORD מוּסַ֣ר mū·sar [is] the instruction חָכְמָ֑ה ḥāḵ·māh of wisdom , עֲנָוָֽה׃ ‘ă·nā·wāh and humility וְלִפְנֵ֖י wə·lip̄·nê comes before כָב֣וֹד ḵā·ḇō·wḏ honor .