1 A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A good name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- than precious H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- ointment H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- and the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- than the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of one’s birth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
2 It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of mourning H60 (אֵבֶל) — lamentation
- than to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- of feasting H4960 (מִשְׁתֶּה) — drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast
- for H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- the end H5490 (סוֹף) — a termination
- of all men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and the living H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- will lay H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
3 Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Sorrow H3708 (כַּעַס) — vexation
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- than laughter H7814 (שְׂחוֹק) — laughter (in merriment or defiance)
- for by the sadness H7455 (רֹעַ) — badness (as marring), physically or morally
- of the countenance H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- is made better H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- of the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of mourning H60 (אֵבֶל) — lamentation
- but the heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- of fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- of mirth H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- to hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the rebuke H1606 (גְּעָרָה) — a chiding
- of the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- than for a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- the song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- of fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For as the crackling H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of thorns H5518 (סִיר) — a pot; also a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook
- under a pot H5518 (סִיר) — a pot; also a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook
- the laughter H7814 (שְׂחוֹק) — laughter (in merriment or defiance)
- of the fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- vanity H1892 (הֶבֶל) — emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
7 Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Surely oppression H6233 (עֹשֶׁק) — injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain
- maketh a wise man H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- mad H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- and a gift H4979 (מַתָּנָה) — a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe
- destroyeth H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- the heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- the end H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- of a thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- than the beginning H7225 (רֵאשִׁית) — the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
- the patient H750 (אָרֵךְ) — long
- in spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- than the proud H1362 (גָּבָהּ) — lofty (literally or figuratively)
9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be not hasty H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
- in thy spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- to be angry H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
- for anger H3708 (כַּעַס) — vexation
- resteth H5117 (נוּחַ) — to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, pl…
- in the bosom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- of fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
10 Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- that the former H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- were better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- than these? for thou dost not enquire H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- wisely H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
11 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- with an inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- profit H3148 (יוֹתֵר) — properly, redundant; hence, over and above, as adjective, noun, adverb or conjunction
- to them that see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
12 For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- a defence H6738 (צֵל) — shade, whether literal or figurative
- money H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- but the excellency H3504 (יִתְרוֹן) — preeminence, gain
- of knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- giveth life H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- to them that have H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Consider H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for who can H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- straight H8626 (תָּקַן) — to equalize, i.e. straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose
- which he hath made crooked H5791 (עָוַת) — to wrest
14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yea, God hath made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything that shall be after him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of prosperity H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- be joyful H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- but in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of adversity H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- consider H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- also hath set H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the one over against H5980 (עֻמָּה) — conjunction, i.e. society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional prefix), near, beside, along with
- the other, to the end H1700 (דִּבְרָה) — a reason, suit or style
- that man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- should find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- nothing H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
15 All this have I seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his evil-doing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- have I seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of my vanity H1892 (הֶבֶל) — emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
- there is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- a just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- that perisheth H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- in his righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- and there is a wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- that prolongeth H748 (אָרַךְ) — to be (causative, make) long (literally or figuratively)
- in his wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
16 Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be not righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- over much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- neither make thyself over H3148 (יוֹתֵר) — properly, redundant; hence, over and above, as adjective, noun, adverb or conjunction
- wise H2449 (חָכַם) — to be wise (in mind, word or act)
- why shouldest thou destroy H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
17 Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be not over much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- wicked H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
- neither be thou foolish H5530 (סָכָל) — silly
- why shouldest thou die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- before thy time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- that thou shouldest take hold H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- of this; yea, also from this H2088 (זֶה) — the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
- withdraw H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- not thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- for he that feareth H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall come forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
19 Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- strengtheneth H5810 (עָזַז) — to be stout (literally or figuratively)
- the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- more than ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- mighty H7989 (שַׁלִּיט) — potent; concretely, a prince or warrior
- which are in the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
20 Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- not a just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- upon earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- that doeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and sinneth H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
21 Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also take H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- no heed H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- unto all words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that are spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- lest thou hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- curse H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
22 for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For oftentimes H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- For oftentimes H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- also thine own heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that thou thyself likewise hast cursed H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- others H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
23 All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All this H2090 (זֹה) — this or that
- have I proved H5254 (נָסָה) — to test; by implication, to attempt
- by wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will be wise H2449 (חָכַם) — to be wise (in mind, word or act)
- far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
24 That which is, is far off and exceeding deep; who can find it out?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That which is far off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- and exceeding deep H6013 (עָמֹק) — deep (literally or figuratively)
- who can find it out H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
25 I turned about, and my heart was set to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason of things, and to know that wickedness is folly, and that foolishness is madness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I applied H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- mine heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- to know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- and to search H8446 (תּוּר) — to meander (causatively, guide) about, especially for trade or reconnoitring
- and to seek out H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- and the reason H2808 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — properly, contrivance; by implication, intelligence
- and to know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the wickedness H7562 (רֶשַׁע) — a wrong (especially moral)
- of folly H3689 (כֶּסֶל) — properly, fatness, i.e. by implication (literally) the loin (as the seat of the leaf fat) or (generally) the viscera; also (figuratively) silliness or (in a goo…
- even of foolishness H5531 (סִכְלוּת) — silliness
- madness H1947 (הוֹלֵלָה) — folly
26 And I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets, and whose hands are bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- more bitter H4751 (מַר) — bitter (literally or figuratively); also (as noun) bitterness, or (adverbially) bitterly
- than death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- whose heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- snares H4685 (מָצוֹד) — a net (for capturing animals or fishes); a fastness or (beseiging) tower
- and nets H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- her hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- bands H612 (אֵסוּר) — a bond (especially manacles of a prisoner)
- whoso pleaseth H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- whoso pleaseth H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall escape H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- from her; but the sinner H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- shall be taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
27 Behold, this have I found, saith the Preacher, laying one thing to another, to find out the account;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- this have I found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the preacher H6953 (קֹהֶלֶת) — a (female) assembler (i.e. lecturer); abstractly, preaching (used as a 'nom de plume', Koheleth)
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- by one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- to find out H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- the account H2808 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — properly, contrivance; by implication, intelligence
28 which my soul still seeketh, but I have not found: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which yet my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- but I find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- not: one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- among a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- have I found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- but a woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- among all those have I not found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
29 Behold, this only have I found: that God made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Lo H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- this only H905 (בַּד) — properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional pref…
- have I found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- that God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- but they have sought out H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- inventions H2810 (חִשָּׁבוֹן) — a contrivance, i.e. actual (a warlike machine) or mental (a machination)