1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- when no man pursueth H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- but the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- are bold H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- as a lion H3715 (כְּפִיר) — a village (as covered in by walls); also a young lion (perhaps as covered with a mane)
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- of a land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- thereof: but by a man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- of understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- knowledge H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the state H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- shall be prolonged H748 (אָרַךְ) — to be (causative, make) long (literally or figuratively)
3 A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A poor H7326 (רוּשׁ) — to be destitute
- man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- that oppresseth H6231 (עָשַׁק) — to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
- the poor H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
- a sweeping H5502 (סָחַף) — to scrape off
- rain H4306 (מָטַר) — rain
- which leaveth no food H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They that forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- but such as keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- contend H1624 (גָּרָה) — properly, to grate, i.e. (figuratively) to anger
5 Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- not 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…
- but they that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.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…
- the poor H7326 (רוּשׁ) — to be destitute
- that walketh H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in his uprightness H8537 (תֹּם) — completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually (morally) innocence
- perverse H6141 (עִקֵּשׁ) — distorted; hence, false
- ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- rich H6223 (עָשִׁיר) — rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whoso keepeth H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- a wise H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- 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,…
- but he that is a companion 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)
- of riotous H2151 (זָלַל) — to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal
- shameth H3637 (כָּלַם) — properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult
- his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that by usury H5392 (נֶשֶׁךְ) — interest on a debt
- and unjust gain H8636 (תַּרְבִּית) — multiplication, i.e. percentage or bonus in addition to principal
- increaseth H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- his substance H1952 (הוֹן) — wealth; by implication, enough
- he shall gather H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- it for him that will pity H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- the poor H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that turneth away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- his ear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- from hearing H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- even his prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whoso causeth the righteous H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- to go astray H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
- in an evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- he shall fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- himself into his own pit H7816 (שְׁחוּת) — pit
- but the upright H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- shall have 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…
- in possession H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The rich H6223 (עָשִׁיר) — rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
- 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)
- wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- in his own conceit H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- but the poor H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
- that hath understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- searcheth him out H2713 (חָקַר) — properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- do rejoice H5970 (עָלַץ) — to jump for joy, i.e. exult
- great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- glory H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- but when the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- a man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- is hidden H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.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)
- his sins H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- shall not prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- but whoso confesseth H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- and forsaketh H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- shall have mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Happy H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
- the man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- that feareth H6342 (פָּחַד) — to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general
- alway H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- but he that hardeneth H7185 (קָשָׁה) — properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications)
- his 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 fall 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)
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a roaring H5098 (נָהַם) — to growl
- lion H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
- and a ranging H8264 (שָׁקַק) — to course (like a beast of prey); by implication, to seek greedily
- bear H1677 (דֹּב) — the bear (as slow)
- a wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- ruler H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- over the poor H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The prince H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- that wanteth H2638 (חָסֵר) — lacking; hence, without
- understanding H8394 (תָּבוּן) — intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
- also a great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- oppressor H4642 (מַעֲשַׁקָּה) — oppression
- he that hateth H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- covetousness H1215 (בֶּצַע) — plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
- shall prolong H748 (אָרַךְ) — to be (causative, make) long (literally or figuratively)
- 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…
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.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.)
- that doeth violence H6231 (עָשַׁק) — to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
- to the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- person 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)
- shall flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- to the pit H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
- let no man stay H8551 (תָּמַךְ) — to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whoso walketh H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- uprightly H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- shall be saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- perverse H6140 (עָקַשׁ) — to knot or distort; figuratively, to pervert (act or declare perverse)
- ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- shall fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- at once H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that tilleth H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- his land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- shall have plenty H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- but he that followeth H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after vain H7386 (רֵיק) — empty; figuratively, worthless
- shall have poverty enough H7389 (רֵישׁ) — poverty
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A faithful H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- 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)
- shall abound H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- with blessings H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- but he that maketh haste H213 (אוּץ) — to press; (by implication) to be close, hurry, withdraw
- to be rich H6238 (עָשַׁר) — properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich
- shall not be innocent H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
21 To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- 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…
- for for a piece H6595 (פַּת) — a bit
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- will transgress H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He 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)
- that hasteth H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
- to be rich H1952 (הוֹן) — wealth; by implication, enough
- an evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- eye H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and considereth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not that poverty H2639 (חֶסֶר) — lack; hence, destitution
- shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that rebuketh H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- a man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- afterwards H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- 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
- more favour H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- than he that flattereth H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- with 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…
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whoso robbeth H1497 (גָּזַל) — to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob
- his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- or his mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- and saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- no transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- the companion H2270 (חָבֵר) — an associate
- of a destroyer H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- of a destroyer 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)
25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that is of a proud H7342 (רָחָב) — roomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
- heart 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)
- stirreth up H1624 (גָּרָה) — properly, to grate, i.e. (figuratively) to anger
- strife H4066 (מָדוֹן) — a contest or quarrel
- but he that putteth his trust 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
- shall be made 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)
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that trusteth H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in his own heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- is a fool H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- but whoso walketh H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- wisely H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- he shall be delivered H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that giveth H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto the poor H7326 (רוּשׁ) — to be destitute
- shall not lack H4270 (מַחְסוֹר) — deficiency; hence, impoverishment
- but he that hideth H5956 (עָלַם) — to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figuratively)
- his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- shall have many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- a curse H3994 (מְאֵרָה) — an execration
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- hide H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- themselves: but when they perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- increase H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)