1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A soft H7390 (רַךְ) — tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak
- answer H4617 (מַעֲנֶה) — a reply (favorable or contradictory)
- turneth H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- away wrath H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- but grievous H6089 (עֶצֶב) — an earthen vessel; usually (painful) toil; also a pang (whether of body or mind)
- words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- stir up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.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 wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- useth knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- aright H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- 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 fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- poureth out H5042 (נָבַע) — to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor)
- foolishness H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
3 The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in every place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- beholding H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- and 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…
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A wholesome H4832 (מַרְפֵּא) — properly, curative, i.e. literally (concretely) a medicine, or (abstractly) a cure; figuratively (concretely) deliverance, or (abstractly) placidity
- 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…
- 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),…
- but perverseness H5558 (סֶלֶף) — distortion, i.e. (figuratively) viciousness
- a breach H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
- in the 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…
5 A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A fool H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- despiseth H5006 (נָאַץ) — to scorn; or (in Ecclesiastes 12:5), by interchange for 5132, to bloom
- his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- instruction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- but he that regardeth H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- reproof H8433 (תּוֹכֵחָה) — chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
- is prudent H6191 (עָרַם) — properly, to be (or make) bare; but used only in the derivative sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a bad sense)
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- much H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- treasure H2633 (חֹסֶן) — wealth
- but in the revenues H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- is trouble H5916 (עָכַר) — properly, to roil water; figuratively, to disturb or affict
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.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 wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- disperse H2219 (זָרָה) — to toss about; by implication, to diffuse, winnow
- knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- 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 the foolish H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- an 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 the prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- of the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- his delight H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.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 the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- an abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- but he loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- him that followeth H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Correction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- grievous H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- unto him that forsaketh H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- the way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- he that hateth H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- reproof H8433 (תּוֹכֵחָה) — chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
- shall die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- and destruction H11 (אֲבַדּוֹן) — abstract, a perishing; concrete, Hades
- before Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- how much more then the hearts H3826 (לִבָּה) — the heart
- of the 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,…
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
12 A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.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
- loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- not one that reproveth H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- him: neither will he go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- unto the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A merry H8056 (שָׂמֵחַ) — blithe or gleeful
- 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
- maketh a cheerful H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- 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…
- but by sorrow H6094 (עַצֶּבֶת) — a idol; also, a pain or wound
- of 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
- the 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…
- is broken H5218 (נָכֵא) — smitten, i.e. (figuratively) afflicted
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.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 him that hath understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- but the mouth 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…
- 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 fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- feedeth 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)
- on foolishness H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All 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 the afflicted H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- but he that is of a merry 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…
- 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
- a continual H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- feast H4960 (מִשְׁתֶּה) — drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast
16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.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…
- little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- with 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
- than great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- treasure H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- and trouble H4103 (מְהוּמָה) — confusion or uproar
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.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…
- a dinner H737 (אֲרֻחָה) — a ration of food
- of herbs H3419 (יָרָק) — properly, green; concretely, a vegetable
- where love H160 (אַהֲבָה)
- is, than a stalled H75 (אָבַס) — to fodder
- ox H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- and hatred H8135 (שִׂנְאָה) — hate
18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A wrathful H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- 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)
- stirreth up H1624 (גָּרָה) — properly, to grate, i.e. (figuratively) to anger
- strife H4066 (מָדוֹן) — a contest or quarrel
- slow H750 (אָרֵךְ) — long
- to anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- appeaseth H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- strife H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.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 the slothful H6102 (עָצֵל) — indolent
- as an hedge H4881 (מְשׂוּכָה) — a hedge
- of thorns H2312 (חֵדֶק) — a prickly plant
- but the way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- of the righteous H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- made plain H5549 (סָלַל) — to mound up (especially a turnpike); figurative, to exalt; reflexively, to oppose (as by a dam)
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- despiseth H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
- his mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Folly H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
- joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- destitute 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
- 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
- walketh H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- uprightly H3474 (יָשַׁר) — to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Without counsel H5475 (סוֹד) — a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret
- purposes H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- are disappointed H6565 (פָּרַר) — to break up (usually figuratively), i.e. to violate, frustrate
- but in the multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of counsellors H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- they are established H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- hath joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- by the answer H4617 (מַעֲנֶה) — a reply (favorable or contradictory)
- of his 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…
- and a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- in due season H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- how 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…
24 To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.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),…
- above H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- to the wise H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- that he may depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- beneath H4295 (מַטָּה) — downward, below or beneath; often adverbially with or without prefixes
25 Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.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 destroy H5255 (נָסַח) — to tear away
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the proud H1343 (גֵּאֶה) — lofty; figuratively, arrogant
- but he will establish H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of the widow H490 (אַלְמָנָה) — a widow; also a desolate place
26 Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- of the wicked H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- an 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
- of the pure H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
- pleasant H5278 (נֹעַם) — agreeableness, i.e. delight, suitableness, splendor or grace
- words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that is greedy H1214 (בָּצַע) — to break off, i.e. (usually) plunder; figuratively, to finish, or (intransitively) stop
- of gain H1215 (בֶּצַע) — plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
- 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.)
- but he that hateth H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- gifts H4979 (מַתָּנָה) — a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe
- shall live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.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 righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- studieth H1897 (הָגָה) — to murmur (in pleasure or anger); by implication, to ponder
- to answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- 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
- poureth H5042 (נָבַע) — to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor)
- out evil things H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- from the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- but he heareth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The light H3974 (מָאוֹר) — properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier
- of the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- rejoiceth H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- 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
- 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…
- report H8052 (שְׁמוּעָה) — something heard, i.e. an announcement
- maketh H1878 (דָּשֵׁן) — to be fat; transitively, to fatten (or regard as fat); specifically to anoint; figuratively, to satisfy; to remove (fat) ashes (of sacrifices)
- the bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- 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)
31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The ear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- that heareth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the reproof H8433 (תּוֹכֵחָה) — chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
- 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),…
- abideth H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that refuseth H6544 (פָּרַע) — to loosen; by implication, to expose, dismiss; figuratively, absolve, begin
- instruction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- despiseth H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- 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)
- but he that heareth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- reproof H8433 (תּוֹכֵחָה) — chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
- getteth H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- 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
33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.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
- the instruction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- of wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- and 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…
- honour H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- humility H6038 (עֲנָוָה) — condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)