1 A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A false H4820 (מִרְמָה) — fraud
- balance H3976 (מֹאזֵן) — (only in the dual) a pair of scales
- abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- but a just H8003 (שָׁלֵם) — complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly
- weight H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- his delight H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- pride H2087 (זָדוֹן) — arrogance
- cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- then cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- shame H7036 (קָלוֹן) — disgrace; (by implication) the pudenda
- but with the lowly H6800 (צָנַע) — to humiliate
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The integrity H8538 (תֻּמָּה) — innocence
- of the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- shall guide H5148 (נָחָה) — to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)
- them: but the perverseness H5558 (סֶלֶף) — distortion, i.e. (figuratively) viciousness
- of transgressors H898 (בָּגַד) — to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
- shall destroy H7703 (שָׁדַד) — properly, to be burly, i.e. (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Riches H1952 (הוֹן) — wealth; by implication, enough
- profit H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
- not 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 wrath H5678 (עֶבְרָה) — an outburst of passion
- 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
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- of the perfect H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- shall direct H3474 (יָשַׁר) — to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous
- his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- but the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- by his own wickedness H7564 (רִשְׁעָה) — wrong (especially moral)
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- of the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- shall deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- them: but transgressors H898 (בָּגַד) — to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
- 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
- naughtiness H1942 (הַוָּה) — by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When a wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- dieth H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- expectation H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- shall perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- and the hope H8431 (תּוֹחֶלֶת) — expectation
- of unjust H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- perisheth H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- is delivered out H2502 (חָלַץ) — to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
- of trouble H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- and the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- An hypocrite H2611 (חָנֵף) — soiled (i.e. with sin), impious
- 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…
- destroyeth H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- but through knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- shall the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- be delivered H2502 (חָלַץ) — to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When it goeth well H2898 (טוּב) — good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare
- with the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- rejoiceth H5970 (עָלַץ) — to jump for joy, i.e. exult
- and when the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- shouting H7440 (רִנָּה) — properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- By the blessing H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- of the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- the city H7176 (קֶרֶת) — a city
- is exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- but it is overthrown H2040 (הָרַס) — to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy
- by 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
12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that is void 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
- despiseth H936 (בּוּז) — to disrespect
- his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- 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
- holdeth his peace H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A talebearer H7400 (רָכִיל) — a scandal-monger (as travelling about)
- A talebearer H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- revealeth H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- secrets H5475 (סוֹד) — a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret
- but he that is of a faithful H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- 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…
- concealeth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
14 Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Where no counsel H8458 (תַּחְבֻּלָה) — (only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), i.e. (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a plan
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- but in the multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of counsellors H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- safety H8668 (תְּשׁוּעָה) — rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that is surety H6148 (עָרַב) — to braid, i.e. intermix; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange)
- for a stranger H2114 (זוּר) — to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
- shall smart H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- shall smart H7321 (רוּעַ) — to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e. shout (for alarm or joy)
- and he that hateth H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- suretiship H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- is sure H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
16 A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A gracious H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- retaineth H8551 (תָּמַךְ) — to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
- honour H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- and strong H6184 (עָרִיץ) — fearful, i.e. powerful or tyrannical
- retain H8551 (תָּמַךְ) — to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
- riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The merciful H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- 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)
- doeth good H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
- to his own 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)
- cruel H394 (אַכְזָרִי) — terrible
- troubleth H5916 (עָכַר) — properly, to roil water; figuratively, to disturb or affict
- his own flesh H7607 (שְׁאֵר) — flesh (as swelling out), as living or for food; generally food of any kind; figuratively, kindred by blood
18 The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- worketh H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a deceitful H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- work H6468 (פְּעֻלָּה) — (abstractly) work
- but to him that soweth H2232 (זָרַע) — to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify
- righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- a sure H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- reward H7938 (שֶׂכֶר) — wages
19 He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- 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),…
- so he that pursueth H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- to his own death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They that are of a perverse H6141 (עִקֵּשׁ) — distorted; hence, false
- 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
- abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- upright H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- his delight H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
21 Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- in 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…
- the wicked H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- shall not be unpunished H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
- but the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- shall be delivered 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…
22 As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a jewel H5141 (נֶזֶם) — a nose-ring
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- in a swine’s H2386 (חֲזִיר) — a hog (perhaps as penned)
- snout H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- a fair H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- which is without H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- discretion H2940 (טַעַם) — properly, a taste, i.e. (figuratively) perception; by implication, intelligence; transitively, a mandate
23 The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The desire H8378 (תַּאֲוָה) — a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- only 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…
- the expectation H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- wrath H5678 (עֶבְרָה) — an outburst of passion
24 There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- There is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- that scattereth H6340 (פָּזַר) — to scatter, whether in enmity or bounty
- and yet increaseth H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- that withholdeth H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- more than is meet H3476 (יֹשֶׁר) — the right
- to poverty H4270 (מַחְסוֹר) — deficiency; hence, impoverishment
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The liberal H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- 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)
- shall be made fat H1878 (דָּשֵׁן) — to be fat; transitively, to fatten (or regard as fat); specifically to anoint; figuratively, to satisfy; to remove (fat) ashes (of sacrifices)
- and he that watereth H7301 (רָוָה) — to slake the thirst (occasionally of other appetites)
- shall be watered H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
26 He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that withholdeth H4513 (מָנַע) — to debar (negatively or positively) from benefit or injury
- wheat H1250 (בָּר) — grain of any kind (even while standing in the field); by extension the open country
- the people H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
- shall curse H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
- him: but blessing 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 him that selleth H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
27 He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that diligently seeketh H7836 (שָׁחַר) — properly, to dawn, i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking)
- 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…
- procureth H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- favour H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- but he that seeketh H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- mischief H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- it shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that trusteth H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in his riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
- shall fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- but the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- shall flourish H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
- as a branch H5929 (עָלֶה) — a leaf (as coming up on a tree); collectively, foliage
29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that troubleth H5916 (עָכַר) — properly, to roil water; figuratively, to disturb or affict
- his own house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- shall inherit H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
- the wind 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…
- and the fool H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- to the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- of 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
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- a tree H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- 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),…
- and he that winneth H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- souls 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)
- wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- shall be recompensed H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- much more the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- and the sinner H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn