1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The proverbs H4912 (מָשָׁל) — properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- A wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- maketh a glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- but a foolish H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- the heaviness H8424 (תּוּגָה) — depression (of spirits); concretely a grief
- of his mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- of wickedness H7562 (רֶשַׁע) — a wrong (especially moral)
- profit H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
- nothing: but righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- delivereth H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- from death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
3 Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will not suffer H7456 (רָעֵב) — to hunger
- the 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)
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- to famish H7456 (רָעֵב) — to hunger
- but he casteth away H1920 (הָדַף) — to push away or down
- the substance H1942 (הַוָּה) — by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
4 He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He becometh poor H7326 (רוּשׁ) — to be destitute
- that dealeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a slack H7423 (רְמִיָּה) — remissness, treachery
- hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- but the 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…
- of the diligent H2742 (חֲרוּץ) — properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp teeth); (figu…
- maketh rich H6238 (עָשַׁר) — properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich
5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that gathereth H103 (אָגַר) — to harvest
- in summer H7019 (קַיִץ) — harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
- a wise H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- he that sleepeth H7290 (רָדַם) — to stun, i.e. stupefy (with sleep or death)
- in harvest H7105 (קָצִיר) — severed, i.e. harvest (as reaped), the crop, the time, the reaper, or figuratively; also a limb (of a tree, or simply foliage)
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- that causeth shame H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
6 Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Blessings H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- upon the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- but violence H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- covereth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The memory H2143 (זֵכֶר) — a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
- of the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- blessed H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- but the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall rot H7537 (רָקַב) — to decay (as by worm-eating)
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- in 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
- will receive H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- but a prating H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- fool H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- shall fall H3832 (לָבַט) — to overthrow; intransposed, to fall
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that walketh H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- uprightly H8537 (תֹּם) — completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually (morally) innocence
- walketh H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- surely H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
- but he that perverteth H6140 (עָקַשׁ) — to knot or distort; figuratively, to pervert (act or declare perverse)
- his ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- shall be known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that winketh H7169 (קָרַץ) — to pinch, i.e. (partially) to bite the lips, blink the eyes (as a gesture of malice), or (fully) to squeeze off (a piece of clay in order to mould a vessel from…
- with the eye H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- causeth H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- sorrow H6094 (עַצֶּבֶת) — a idol; also, a pain or wound
- but a prating H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- fool H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- shall fall H3832 (לָבַט) — to overthrow; intransposed, to fall
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of a righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- a well H4726 (מָקוֹר) — properly, something dug, i.e. a (general) source (of water, even when naturally flowing; also of tears, blood (by euphemism, of the female pudenda); figurativel…
- of life 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),…
- but violence H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- covereth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
12 Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hatred H8135 (שִׂנְאָה) — hate
- stirreth up H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- strifes H4090 (מְדָן)
- but love H160 (אַהֲבָה)
- covereth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- all sins H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
13 In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- of him that hath understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- is 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 rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- for the back H1460 (גֵּו) — the back; by analogy, the middle
- of him that is void H2638 (חָסֵר) — lacking; hence, without
- of understanding H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
14 Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- lay up H6845 (צָפַן) — to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
- knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- but the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the foolish H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- near H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- destruction H4288 (מְחִתָּה) — properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation
15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The rich man’s H6223 (עָשִׁיר) — rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
- wealth H1952 (הוֹן) — wealth; by implication, enough
- his strong H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- the destruction H4288 (מְחִתָּה) — properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation
- of the poor H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
- their poverty H7389 (רֵישׁ) — poverty
16 The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The labour H6468 (פְּעֻלָּה) — (abstractly) work
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- to life 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),…
- the fruit H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- to sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
17 He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- of life 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),…
- that keepeth H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- instruction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- but he that refuseth H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- reproof H8433 (תּוֹכֵחָה) — chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
- erreth H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
18 He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that hideth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- hatred H8135 (שִׂנְאָה) — hate
- lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- and he that uttereth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- a slander H1681 (דִּבָּה) — slander
- a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- there wanteth H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
- not sin H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- but he that refraineth H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- his lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- wise H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
20 The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- of the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- choice H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- 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 wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- little worth H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
21 The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- but fools H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- for want H2638 (חָסֵר) — lacking; hence, without
- of wisdom H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
22 The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The blessing H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- it maketh rich H6238 (עָשַׁר) — properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich
- and he addeth H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- no sorrow H6089 (עֶצֶב) — an earthen vessel; usually (painful) toil; also a pang (whether of body or mind)
23 It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- as sport H7814 (שְׂחוֹק) — laughter (in merriment or defiance)
- to a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- mischief H2154 (זִמָּה) — a plan, especially a bad one
- but 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)
- of understanding H8394 (תָּבוּן) — intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
- hath wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The fear H4034 (מְגוֹרַה) — affright
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- it shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- upon him: but the desire H8378 (תַּאֲוָה) — a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- shall be granted H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
25 When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As the whirlwind H5492 (סוּפָה) — a hurricane
- passeth H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- but the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- an everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- foundation H3247 (יְסוֹד) — a foundation (literally or figuratively)
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As vinegar H2558 (חֹמֶץ) — vinegar
- to the teeth H8127 (שֵׁן) — a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff
- and as smoke H6227 (עָשָׁן) — smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger)
- to the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- the sluggard H6102 (עָצֵל) — indolent
- to them that send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
27 The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The fear H3374 (יִרְאָה) — fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- prolongeth H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- 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…
- but the years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall be shortened H7114 (קָצַר) — to dock off, i.e. curtail (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative); especially to harvest (grass or grain)
28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The hope H8431 (תּוֹחֶלֶת) — expectation
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- but the expectation H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- strength H4581 (מָעוֹז) — a fortified place; figuratively, a defence
- to the upright H8537 (תֹּם) — completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually (morally) innocence
- but destruction H4288 (מְחִתָּה) — properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation
- to the workers H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
- of iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
30 The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- shall never H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- be removed H4131 (מוֹט) — to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall
- but the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall not inhabit H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
31 The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- bringeth forth H5107 (נוּב) — to germinate, i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make) flourish; also (of words), to utter
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- but the perverse H8419 (תַּהְפֻּכָה) — a perversity or fraud
- tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- shall be cut out H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- what is acceptable H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- but the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- perverseness H8419 (תַּהְפֻּכָה) — a perversity or fraud