1 Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Every wise H2454 (חׇכְמוֹת) — wisdom
- woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- buildeth H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- her house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- but the foolish H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
- plucketh it down H2040 (הָרַס) — to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy
- with 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…
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that walketh H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in his uprightness H3476 (יֹשֶׁר) — the right
- feareth H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- perverse H3868 (לוּז) — to turn aside , i.e. (literally) to depart, (figuratively) be perverse
- in his ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- despiseth H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In 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
- a rod H2415 (חֹטֵר) — a twig
- of pride H1346 (גַּאֲוָה) — arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament
- but 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 wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- shall preserve H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Where no oxen H504 (אֶלֶף) — a family; also (from the sense of yoking or taming) an ox or cow
- the crib H18 (אֵבוּס) — a manger or stall
- clean H1249 (בַּר) — beloved; also pure, empty
- but much H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- increase H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
- by the strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- of the ox H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
5 A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A faithful H529 (אֵמוּן) — established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness
- witness H5707 (עֵד) — concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince
- will not lie H3577 (כָּזָב) — falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol)
- but a false H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- will utter H6315 (פּוּחַ) — to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
- lies H3576 (כָּזַב) — to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively
6 A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A scorner H3887 (לוּץ) — properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
- seeketh 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)
- not: but knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- easy H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- unto him that understandeth H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
7 Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- from the presence H5048 (נֶגֶד) — a front, i.e. part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
- of a foolish H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- 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)
- when thou perceivest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- of knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- of the prudent H6175 (עָרוּם) — cunning (usually in a bad sense)
- to understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- but the folly H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
- of fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- deceit H4820 (מִרְמָה) — fraud
9 A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fools H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- make a mock H3887 (לוּץ) — properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
- at sin H817 (אָשָׁם) — guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering
- but among the righteous H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- favour H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
10 The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.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
- knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- his own 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)
- bitterness H4787 (מׇרָּה) — trouble
- and a stranger H2114 (זוּר) — to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
- doth not intermeddle 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)
- with his joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall be overthrown H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
- but the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- of the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- 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
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.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)
- a way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- which seemeth right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- unto 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…
- 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)
- but the end H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- the ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even in laughter H7814 (שְׂחוֹק) — laughter (in merriment or defiance)
- 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 sorrowful H3510 (כָּאַב) — properly, to feel pain; by implication, to grieve; figuratively, to spoil
- and the end H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- of that mirth H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- heaviness H8424 (תּוּגָה) — depression (of spirits); concretely a grief
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The backslider H5472 (סוּג) — properly, to flinch, i.e. (by implication) to go back, literally (to retreat) or figuratively (to apostatize)
- 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
- shall be filled H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- with his own ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and a 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…
- 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)
15 The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The simple H6612 (פְּתִי) — silly (i.e. seducible)
- believeth 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…
- every word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- but the prudent H6175 (עָרוּם) — cunning (usually in a bad sense)
- looketh well H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- to his going H838 (אָשֻׁר) — a step
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- feareth H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- and departeth H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- but the fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- rageth H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- and is confident H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
17 He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- soon H7116 (קָצֵר) — short (whether in size, number, life, strength or temper)
- angry H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- dealeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- foolishly H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
- and 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 wicked devices H4209 (מְזִמָּה) — a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
- is hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
18 The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The simple H6612 (פְּתִי) — silly (i.e. seducible)
- inherit H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
- folly H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
- but the prudent H6175 (עָרוּם) — cunning (usually in a bad sense)
- are crowned H3803 (כָּתַר) — to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
- with knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
19 The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- bow H7817 (שָׁחַח) — to sink or depress (reflexive or causative)
- before 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 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 the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- at the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The poor H7326 (רוּשׁ) — to be destitute
- is hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- even of his own neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- but the rich H6223 (עָשִׁיר) — rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- friends H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that despiseth H936 (בּוּז) — to disrespect
- his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- sinneth H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- but he that hath mercy H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- on the poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- on the poor H6035 (עָנָו) — depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
- happy H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
22 Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Do they not err H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- that devise 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…
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- but mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- and truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- to them that devise 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…
- 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…
23 In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In all labour H6089 (עֶצֶב) — an earthen vessel; usually (painful) toil; also a pang (whether of body or mind)
- there is profit H4195 (מוֹתָר) — literally gain; figuratively, superiority
- but the talk H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- only to penury H4270 (מַחְסוֹר) — deficiency; hence, impoverishment
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The crown H5850 (עֲטָרָה) — a crown
- of the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- their riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
- the foolishness H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
- of fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- folly H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
25 A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A true H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- witness H5707 (עֵד) — concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince
- delivereth H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- 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)
- but a deceitful H4820 (מִרְמָה) — fraud
- speaketh H6315 (פּוּחַ) — to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
- lies H3577 (כָּזָב) — falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol)
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In 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
- strong H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- confidence H4009 (מִבְטָח) — properly, a refuge, i.e. (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance
- and his children 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,…
- shall have a place of refuge H4268 (מַחֲסֶה) — a shelter (literally or figuratively)
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.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
- a fountain 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),…
- to depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from the snares H4170 (מוֹקֵשׁ) — a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- honour H1927 (הֲדָרָה) — decoration
- but in the want H657 (אֶפֶס) — cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot
- of people H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
- the destruction H4288 (מְחִתָּה) — properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation
- of the prince H7333 (רָזוֹן) — a dignitary
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- slow H750 (אָרֵךְ) — long
- to wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- of great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- understanding H8394 (תָּבוּן) — intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
- hasty H7116 (קָצֵר) — short (whether in size, number, life, strength or temper)
- of 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…
- exalteth H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- folly H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A sound H4832 (מַרְפֵּא) — properly, curative, i.e. literally (concretely) a medicine, or (abstractly) a cure; figuratively (concretely) deliverance, or (abstractly) placidity
- 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
- the 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),…
- of the flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- but envy H7068 (קִנְאָה) — jealousy or envy
- the rottenness H7538 (רָקָב) — decay (by caries)
- of the bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that oppresseth H6231 (עָשַׁק) — to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
- the poor H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
- reproacheth H2778 (חָרַף) — to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; to spend th…
- his Maker H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- but he that honoureth H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- him hath mercy H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- on the poor H34 (אֶבְיוֹן) — destitute
32 The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- is driven away H1760 (דָּחָה) — to push down
- in his wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- but the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- hath hope H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
- in his death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- 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 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 him that hath understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- is made known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- exalteth H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- a nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- but sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- a reproach H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- to any people H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
35 The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- favour H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- toward a wise H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- but his wrath H5678 (עֶבְרָה) — an outburst of passion
- him that causeth shame H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed