1 Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Doth not wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- cry H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- and understanding H8394 (תָּבוּן) — intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
- put forth H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- her voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
2 On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- She standeth H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- in the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of high places H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- in the places H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the paths H5410 (נָתִיב) — a (beaten) track
3 Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- She crieth H7442 (רָנַן) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)
- at 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…
- the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- at the entry H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the city H7176 (קֶרֶת) — a city
- at the coming H3996 (מָבוֹא) — an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards
- in at the doors H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
4 Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Unto you, O men 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)
- I call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- and my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- to the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
5 O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O ye simple H6612 (פְּתִי) — silly (i.e. seducible)
- understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- wisdom H6195 (עׇרְמָה) — trickery; or (in a good sense) discretion
- and, ye fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
- be ye of an understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- 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
6 Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- for I will speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- of excellent things H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- and the opening H4669 (מִפְתָּח) — an aperture, i.e. (figuratively) utterance
- of my lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- right things H4339 (מֵישָׁר) — evenness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially)
7 For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For my mouth H2441 (חֵךְ) — properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing)
- shall speak H1897 (הָגָה) — to murmur (in pleasure or anger); by implication, to ponder
- truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- and wickedness H7562 (רֶשַׁע) — a wrong (especially moral)
- an abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- to my lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All the words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
- of my 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 righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- nothing crooked H6617 (פָּתַל) — to twine, i.e. (literally) to struggle or (figuratively) be (morally) tortuous
- or perverse H6141 (עִקֵּשׁ) — distorted; hence, false
9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- all plain H5228 (נָכֹחַ) — straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity
- to him that understandeth H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- to them that 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
- knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Receive H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- my instruction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- and not silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- rather than choice H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- 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…
11 For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- 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 rubies H6443 (פָּנִין) — probably a pearl (as round)
- and all the things that may be desired H2656 (חֵפֶץ) — pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in mind)
- are not to be compared H7737 (שָׁוָה) — properly, to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.)
12 I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- with prudence H6195 (עׇרְמָה) — trickery; or (in a good sense) discretion
- and find out 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
- knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
- of witty inventions H4209 (מְזִמָּה) — a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
13 The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The fear H3374 (יִרְאָה) — fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- to hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- pride H1344 (גֵּאָה) — arrogance
- and arrogancy H1347 (גָּאוֹן) — the same as 1346
- and the 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
- and the perverse H8419 (תַּהְפֻּכָה) — a perversity or fraud
- 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…
- do I hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
14 Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- mine, and sound wisdom H8454 (תּוּשִׁיָּה) — support or (by implication) ability, i.e. (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding
- understanding H998 (בִּינָה) — understanding
- I have strength H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
15 By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- By me kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and princes H7336 (רָזַן) — probably to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) honorable
- decree H2710 (חָקַק) — properly, to hack, i.e. engrave (Judges 5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive times) or…
- justice H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
16 By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- By me princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- rule H8323 (שָׂרַר) — to have (transitively, exercise; reflexively, get) dominion
- and nobles H5081 (נָדִיב) — properly, voluntary, i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
- all the judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
17 I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- them that love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- me; and those that seek me early H7836 (שָׁחַר) — properly, to dawn, i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking)
- 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
18 Riches and honor are with me; Yea, durable wealth and righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
- and honour H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- durable H6276 (עָתֵק) — antique, i.e. valued
- riches H1952 (הוֹן) — wealth; by implication, enough
- and righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- 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 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…
- yea, than fine gold H6337 (פָּז) — pure (gold); hence, gold itself (as refined)
- and my revenue H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
- than choice H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
20 I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I lead H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in the way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- of righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the paths H5410 (נָתִיב) — a (beaten) track
- 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…
21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That I may cause those that love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- me to inherit H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
- substance H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- and I will fill H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- their treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
22 Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- possessed H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- me in the beginning H7225 (רֵאשִׁית) — the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
- of his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- before H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- his works H4659 (מִפְעָל) — a performance
23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Before the earth was.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I was set up H5258 (נָסַךְ) — to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast (metal); by analogy, to anoint a king
- from everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- from the beginning H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- or ever H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- no depths H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
- I was brought forth H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- no fountains H4599 (מַעְיָן) — a fountain (also collectively), figuratively, a source (of satisfaction)
- abounding H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- with water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
25 Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Before the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- were settled H2883 (טָבַע) — to sink
- 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…
- the hills H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- was I brought forth H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- While as yet he had not made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- nor the fields H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- nor the highest part H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- of the world H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
27 When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When he prepared 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…
- the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- there: when he set H2710 (חָקַק) — properly, to hack, i.e. engrave (Judges 5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive times) or…
- a compass H2329 (חוּג) — a circle
- upon 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…
- of the depth H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
28 When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When he established H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- the clouds H7834 (שַׁחַק) — a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
- above H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- when he strengthened H5810 (עָזַז) — to be stout (literally or figuratively)
- the fountains H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of the deep H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
29 When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When he gave H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- to the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- his decree H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- that the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- should not pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- his commandment H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- when he appointed H2710 (חָקַק) — properly, to hack, i.e. engrave (Judges 5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive times) or…
- the foundations H4144 (מוֹסָד) — a foundation
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
30 Then I was by him, as a master workman; And I was daily his delight, Rejoicing always before him,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I was by him H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- one brought up H525 (אָמוֹן) — skilled, i.e. an architect
- and I was daily 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…
- delight H8191 (שַׁעְשֻׁעַ) — enjoyment
- rejoicing H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- always H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- 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…
31 Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rejoicing H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- in the habitable part H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
- of his earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and my delights H8191 (שַׁעְשֻׁעַ) — enjoyment
- with the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
32 Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto me, O ye 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,…
- for blessed H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
- keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- my ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
33 Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- instruction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- and be wise H2449 (חָכַם) — to be wise (in mind, word or act)
- and refuse H6544 (פָּרַע) — to loosen; by implication, to expose, dismiss; figuratively, absolve, begin
34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Blessed 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 heareth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- me, watching H8245 (שָׁקַד) — to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
- daily 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…
- at my gates H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
- waiting H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- at the posts H4201 (מְזוּזָה) — a door-post (as prominent)
- of my doors H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For whoso 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
- me 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
- 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 shall obtain H6329 (פּוּק) — to issue, i.e. furnish; causatively, to secure; figuratively, to succeed
- favour H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: All they that hate me love death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But he that sinneth H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against me wrongeth H2554 (חָמַס) — to be violent; by implication, to maltreat
- his own soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- all they that hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- me love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin