1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.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 dry H2720 (חָרֵב) — parched or ruined
- morsel H6595 (פַּת) — a bit
- and quietness H7962 (שַׁלְוָה) — security (genuine or false)
- therewith, than an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- full H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
- of sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- strife H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A wise H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- shall have rule H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- over a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- that causeth shame H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- and shall have part H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- of the inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- the brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The fining pot H4715 (מִצְרֵף) — a crucible
- for silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and the furnace H3564 (כּוּר) — a pot or furnace (as if excavated)
- for gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- trieth H974 (בָּחַן) — to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate
- the hearts H3826 (לִבָּה) — the heart
4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A wicked doer H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- giveth heed H7181 (קָשַׁב) — to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken
- to false H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- a liar H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- giveth ear H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
- to a naughty H1942 (הַוָּה) — by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin
- 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…
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whoso mocketh H3932 (לָעַג) — to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
- the poor H7326 (רוּשׁ) — to be destitute
- 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
- he that is glad H8056 (שָׂמֵחַ) — blithe or gleeful
- at calamities H343 (אֵיד) — oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin
- 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 Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Children’s 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,…
- 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,…
- the crown H5850 (עֲטָרָה) — a crown
- of old men H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- and the glory H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- of 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,…
- their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Excellent H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- speech H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- becometh H5000 (נָאוֶה) — suitable, or beautiful
- not a fool H5036 (נָבָל) — stupid; wicked (especially impious)
- much less do lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- a prince H5081 (נָדִיב) — properly, voluntary, i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
8 A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A gift H7810 (שַׁחַד) — a donation (venal or redemptive)
- a precious H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- in the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of 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: whithersoever it turneth H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- it prospereth H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that covereth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- a transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- love H160 (אַהֲבָה)
- but he that repeateth H8138 (שָׁנָה) — to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
- a matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- separateth H6504 (פָּרַד) — to break through, i.e. spread or separate (oneself)
- 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)
10 A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A reproof H1606 (גְּעָרָה) — a chiding
- entereth H5181 (נָחַת) — to sink, i.e. descend; causatively, to press or lead down
- more into a wise man H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- than an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- stripes H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- into a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- An evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- only rebellion H4805 (מְרִי) — bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious
- therefore a cruel H394 (אַכְזָרִי) — terrible
- messenger H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- shall be sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let a bear H1677 (דֹּב) — the bear (as slow)
- robbed H7909 (שַׁכּוּל) — bereaved
- of her whelps meet H6298 (פָּגַשׁ) — to come in contact with, whether by accident or violence; figuratively, to concur
- 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)
- rather than H408 (אַל) — not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
- a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- in his folly H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whoso rewardeth 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…
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- for 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…
- shall not depart H4185 (מוּשׁ) — to withdraw (both literally and figuratively, whether intransitive or transitive)
- from his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The beginning H7225 (רֵאשִׁית) — the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
- of strife H4066 (מָדוֹן) — a contest or quarrel
- when one letteth out H6362 (פָּטַר) — to cleave or burst through, i.e. (causatively) to emit, whether literal or figurative (gape)
- water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- therefore leave off H5203 (נָטַשׁ) — properly, to pound, i.e. smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusively, reject,…
- contention H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
- 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…
- it be meddled H1566 (גָּלַע) — to be obstinate
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that justifieth H6663 (צָדַק) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
- the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- and he that condemneth H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
- the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- even they both H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- 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
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a price H4242 (מְחִיר) — price, payment, wages
- in the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- 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)
- no 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
17 A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A friend H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- at all times H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- and a brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- is born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- for adversity H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- void H2638 (חָסֵר) — lacking; hence, without
- of understanding H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- striketh 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…
- hands H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- becometh 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)
- surety H6161 (עֲרֻבָּה) — something given as security, i.e. (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman
- in the presence 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…
- of his friend H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- that loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- strife H4683 (מַצָּה) — a quarrel
- he that exalteth H1361 (גָּבַהּ) — to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
- his gate H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
- seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- destruction H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
20 He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that hath 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
- findeth 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
- no 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 he that hath a perverse H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- 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…
- falleth H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- into mischief H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that begetteth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- to his sorrow H8424 (תּוּגָה) — depression (of spirits); concretely a grief
- and the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of a fool H5036 (נָבָל) — stupid; wicked (especially impious)
- hath no joy H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
22 A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.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
- doeth good H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- a medicine H1456 (גֵּהָה) — a cure
- but a broken H5218 (נָכֵא) — smitten, i.e. (figuratively) afflicted
- 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…
- drieth H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- the bones H1634 (גֶּרֶם) — a bone (as the skeleton of the body); hence, self, i.e. (figuratively) very
23 A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- taketh H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- a gift H7810 (שַׁחַד) — a donation (venal or redemptive)
- out of the bosom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- to pervert H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- the ways H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- of 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…
24 Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- before him that hath understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- before him that hath understanding 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 eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- in the ends H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A foolish H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- 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,…
- a grief H3708 (כַּעַס) — vexation
- to his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and bitterness H4470 (מֶמֶר) — sorrow
- to her that bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also to punish H6064 (עָנַשׁ) — properly, to urge; by implication, to inflict a penalty, specifically, to fine
- the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- 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…
- to strike H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- princes H5081 (נָדִיב) — properly, voluntary, i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
- for equity H3476 (יֹשֶׁר) — the right
27 He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that hath H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- spareth H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- his words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
- 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
- is of an excellent H7119 (קַר) — cool; figuratively, quiet
- is of an excellent H3368 (יָקָר) — valuable (objectively or subjectively)
- 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…
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even a fool H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- when he 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…
- is counted 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…
- wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- he that shutteth H331 (אָטַם) — to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs)
- his lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- a man of understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand