1 Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be not thou envious H7065 (קָנָא) — to be (causatively, make) zealous, i.e. (in a bad sense) jealous or envious
- against evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- neither desire H183 (אָוָה) — to wish for
2 For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For their 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
- studieth H1897 (הָגָה) — to murmur (in pleasure or anger); by implication, to ponder
- destruction H7701 (שֹׁד) — violence, ravage
- and their lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- talk H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- of mischief H5999 (עָמָל) — toil, i.e. wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
3 Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Through wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- is an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- builded H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- and by understanding H8394 (תָּבוּן) — intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
- it 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…
4 And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And by knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- shall the chambers H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
- be filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- with all precious H3368 (יָקָר) — valuable (objectively or subjectively)
- and pleasant H5273 (נָעִים) — delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative)
- riches H1952 (הוֹן) — wealth; by implication, enough
5 A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- strong H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- yea, 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 knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- increaseth H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- 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
6 For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For by wise counsel H8458 (תַּחְבֻּלָה) — (only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), i.e. (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a plan
- thou shalt make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thy war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- and in multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of counsellors H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- safety H8668 (תְּשׁוּעָה) — rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wisdom H2454 (חׇכְמוֹת) — wisdom
- too high H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- for a fool H191 (אֱוִיל) — (figuratively) silly
- he openeth H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- not 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…
- in the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
8 He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that 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…
- to do evil 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)
- shall be called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- a mischievous H4209 (מְזִמָּה) — a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
- person H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
9 The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The thought H2154 (זִמָּה) — a plan, especially a bad one
- of foolishness H200 (אִוֶּלֶת) — silliness
- sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- and the 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
- an abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- to men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- thou faint H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of adversity H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- thy 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
- small H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
11 Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If thou forbear H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- to deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- drawn H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- unto death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- ready H4131 (מוֹט) — to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall
- to be slain H2027 (הֶרֶג) — slaughter
12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If thou sayest H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, we knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- it not; doth not he that pondereth 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 heart H3826 (לִבָּה) — the heart
- consider H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and he that keepeth H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- thy 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)
- he know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- he render 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…
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- according to his works H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
13 My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My 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,…
- eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- thou honey H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
- 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 honeycomb H5317 (נֹפֶת) — a dripping i.e. of honey (from the comb)
- sweet H4966 (מָתוֹק) — sweet
- to thy taste H2441 (חֵךְ) — properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing)
14 So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the knowledge H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- of wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- unto thy 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)
- when thou hast 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
- then there shall be H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- a reward H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- and thy expectation H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- shall not be cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Lay not wait H693 (אָרַב) — to lurk
- O wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- against the dwelling H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…
- of the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- spoil H7703 (שָׁדַד) — properly, to be burly, i.e. (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
- not his resting place H7258 (רֵבֶץ) — a couch or place of repose
16 For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For a just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- falleth H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- seven times H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- and riseth up again H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- but the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall fall H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
- into mischief H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- not when thine enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- falleth H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- and let not thine 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
- be glad H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
- when he stumbleth H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
18 Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Lest Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and it displease H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and it displease 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)
- him, and he turn away 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…
- his wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
19 Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fret H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- not thyself because of evil 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)
- neither be thou envious H7065 (קָנָא) — to be (causatively, make) zealous, i.e. (in a bad sense) jealous or envious
- at the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For there shall be no reward H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- to the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- the candle H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall be put out H1846 (דָּעַךְ) — to be extinguished; figuratively, to expire or be dried up
21 My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My 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,…
- fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- thou Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- meddle 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)
- not with them that are given to change H8138 (שָׁנָה) — to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For their calamity H343 (אֵיד) — oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin
- shall rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- suddenly H6597 (פִּתְאוֹם) — instantly
- and who knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the ruin H6365 (פִּיד) — (figuratively) misfortune
- of them both H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
23 These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- to the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- 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 have respect H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- of persons 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…
- 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…
24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- him shall the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- curse H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
- nations H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
- shall abhor H2194 (זָעַם) — properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged
25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But to them that rebuke H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- shall be delight H5276 (נָעֵם) — to be agreeable (literally or figuratively)
- 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…
- blessing H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
26 He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- shall kiss H5401 (נָשַׁק) — to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
- lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- that giveth 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…
- a right H5228 (נָכֹחַ) — straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity
- answer H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
27 Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Prepare 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…
- thy work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- without H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- and make it fit H6257 (עָתַד) — to prepare
- for thyself in the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- and afterwards H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
28 Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be not a witness H5707 (עֵד) — concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince
- against thy neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- without cause H2600 (חִנָּם) — gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage
- and deceive 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
- with thy lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- not, I will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so to him as he hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to me: I will render 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…
- to the 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)
- according to his work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
30 I went by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I went H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- by the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of the slothful H6102 (עָצֵל) — indolent
- of the slothful 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)
- and by the vineyard H3754 (כֶּרֶם) — a garden or vineyard
- of the 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
31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, lo, it was all grown over H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- with thorns H7063 (קִמָּשׁוֹן) — a prickly plant
- nettles H2738 (חָרוּל) — properly, pointed, i.e. a bramble or other thorny weed
- had covered H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the face 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…
- thereof, and the stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- wall H1444 (גֶּדֶר) — a circumvallation
- thereof was broken down H2040 (הָרַס) — to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy
32 Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I saw H2372 (חָזָה) — to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of
- well H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- well H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- I looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- received H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- instruction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- sleep H8142 (שֵׁנָה) — sleep
- slumber H8572 (תְּנוּמָה) — drowsiness, i.e. sleep
- folding H2264 (חִבֻּק) — a clasping of the hands (in idleness)
- of the 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…
- to sleep H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
34 So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So shall thy poverty H7389 (רֵישׁ) — poverty
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- one that travelleth H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and thy want H4270 (מַחְסוֹר) — deficiency; hence, impoverishment
- as an armed H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- 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)