1 The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The preparations H4633 (מַעֲרָךְ) — an arrangement, i.e. (figuratively) mental disposition
- 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
- in man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and the answer H4617 (מַעֲנֶה) — a reply (favorable or contradictory)
- of 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…
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All the ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of 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)
- clean H2134 (זַךְ) — clear
- in his own eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- weigheth H8505 (תָּכַן) — to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively to arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment, estimate, test)
- the spirits 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…
3 Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Commit H1556 (גָּלַל) — to roll (literally or figuratively)
- thy works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and thy thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- shall be established H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
4 Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath made H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
- for himself H4617 (מַעֲנֶה) — a reply (favorable or contradictory)
- yea, even the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- for 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 evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- proud H1362 (גָּבָהּ) — lofty (literally or figuratively)
- 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
- 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
- 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…
- he 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
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- By 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
- iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- is purged H3722 (כָּפַר) — to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
- and by 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
- depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
7 When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When a man’s 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)
- ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- please H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- he maketh even his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- to be at peace 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…
8 Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.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 little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- with righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- than great H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- revenues H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
- without right H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
9 A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A man’s H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- 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
- deviseth H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- directeth H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- his steps H6806 (צַעַד) — a pace or regular step
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A divine sentence H7081 (קֶסֶם) — a lot; also divination (including its fee), oracle
- 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 the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- 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…
- transgresseth H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
- not in judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
11 A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A just H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- weight H6425 (פֶּלֶס) — a balance
- and balance H3976 (מֹאזֵן) — (only in the dual) a pair of scales
- Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- all the weights H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- of the bag H3599 (כִּיס) — a cup; also a bag for money or weights
- his work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- an abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- to kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- to commit H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- wickedness H7562 (רֶשַׁע) — a wrong (especially moral)
- for the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- is established H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- by righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Righteous H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- the delight H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- of kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and they love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- him that speaketh H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wrath H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- of a king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- but a wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- 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)
- will pacify H3722 (כָּפַר) — to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- 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…
- 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 his favour H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- as a cloud H5645 (עָב) — properly, an envelope, i.e. darkness (or density, 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud; also a copse
- of the latter rain H4456 (מַלְקוֹשׁ) — the spring rain; figuratively, eloquence
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How much better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- to get H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- than gold 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…
- and to get H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- understanding H998 (בִּינָה) — understanding
- rather to be chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- than silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The highway H4546 (מְסִלָּה) — a thoroughfare (as turnpiked), literally or figuratively; specifically a viaduct, a staircase
- of the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- to depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- he that keepeth H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- preserveth H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- his 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)
18 Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Pride H1347 (גָּאוֹן) — the same as 1346
- 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…
- destruction H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
- and an haughty H1363 (גֹּבַהּ) — elation, grandeur, arrogance
- 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…
- a fall H3783 (כִּשָּׁלוֹן) — properly, a tottering, i.e. ruin
19 Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.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…
- of an humble H8217 (שָׁפָל) — depressed, literally or figuratively
- 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…
- with the lowly H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- with the lowly H6035 (עָנָו) — depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
- than to divide H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- the spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
- with the proud H1343 (גֵּאֶה) — lofty; figuratively, arrogant
20 He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that handleth a matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- wisely H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- shall find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- 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 whoso trusteth H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- happy H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.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
- shall be called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- prudent H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and the sweetness H4986 (מֶתֶק) — figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse)
- of the lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- increaseth H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- learning H3948 (לֶקַח) — properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement
22 Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Understanding H7922 (שֶׂכֶל) — intelligence; by implication, success
- a wellspring 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),…
- unto him that hath H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
- it: but the instruction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- of fools H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- folly H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
23 The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- of the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- teacheth H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- 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 addeth H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- learning H3948 (לֶקַח) — properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement
- to his lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Pleasant H5278 (נֹעַם) — agreeableness, i.e. delight, suitableness, splendor or grace
- words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
- an honeycomb H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
- an honeycomb H6688 (צוּף) — comb of honey (from dripping)
- sweet H4966 (מָתוֹק) — sweet
- to 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)
- and health H4832 (מַרְפֵּא) — properly, curative, i.e. literally (concretely) a medicine, or (abstractly) a cure; figuratively (concretely) deliverance, or (abstractly) placidity
- to the bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
25 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
- that 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
26 The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He 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)
- that laboureth H6001 (עָמֵל) — toiling; concretely, a laborer; figuratively, sorrowful
- laboureth H5998 (עָמַל) — to toil, i.e. work severely and with irksomeness
- for himself; for 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…
- craveth H404 (אָכַף) — to urge
27 A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- An ungodly H1100 (בְּלִיַּעַל) — without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness
- 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)
- diggeth up H3738 (כָּרָה) — properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- and in his lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- as a burning H6867 (צָרֶבֶת) — conflagration (of fire or disease)
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A perverse H8419 (תַּהְפֻּכָה) — a perversity or fraud
- 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)
- soweth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- strife H4066 (מָדוֹן) — a contest or quarrel
- and a whisperer H5372 (נִרְגָּן) — a slanderer
- separateth H6504 (פָּרַד) — to break through, i.e. spread or separate (oneself)
- chief friends H441 (אַלּוּף) — familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
29 A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A violent H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- 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)
- enticeth H6601 (פָּתָה) — to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude
- his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- and leadeth H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- him into the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- not 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…
30 He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He shutteth H6095 (עָצָה) — properly, to fasten (or make firm), i.e. to close (the eyes)
- his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- to devise H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- perverse things H8419 (תַּהְפֻּכָה) — a perversity or fraud
- moving 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…
- his lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- he bringeth H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- to pass H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The hoary head H7872 (שֵׂיבָה) — old age
- a crown H5850 (עֲטָרָה) — a crown
- of glory H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- it be 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
- in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- than the mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- and he that ruleth H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- his spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- than he that taketh H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- a city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
33 The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The lot H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- is cast H2904 (טוּל) — to pitch over or reel; hence (transitively) to cast down or out
- into the lap H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- but the whole disposing H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God