Ecclesiastes 7
Interlinear Bible
1
A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
ט֑וֹב
is better
H2896
ט֑וֹב
is better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 8
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
שֵׁ֖ם
A good name
H8034
שֵׁ֖ם
A good name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
2 of 8
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
מִשֶּׁ֣מֶן
ointment
H8081
מִשֶּׁ֣מֶן
ointment
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
3 of 8
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
ט֑וֹב
is better
H2896
ט֑וֹב
is better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
4 of 8
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
מִיּ֖וֹם
and the day
H3117
מִיּ֖וֹם
and the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
5 of 8
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 asso
הַמָּ֔וֶת
of death
H4194
הַמָּ֔וֶת
of death
Strong's:
H4194
Word #:
6 of 8
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
2
It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.
ט֞וֹב
It is better
H2896
ט֞וֹב
It is better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 18
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
לָלֶ֣כֶת
H1980
לָלֶ֣כֶת
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
2 of 18
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
בֵּ֣ית
to the house
H1004
בֵּ֣ית
to the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
4 of 18
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
מִלֶּ֙כֶת֙
H1980
מִלֶּ֙כֶת֙
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
6 of 18
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
בֵּ֣ית
to the house
H1004
בֵּ֣ית
to the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
8 of 18
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה
of feasting
H4960
מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה
of feasting
Strong's:
H4960
Word #:
9 of 18
drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast
בַּאֲשֶׁ֕ר
for
H834
בַּאֲשֶׁ֕ר
for
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
10 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
ה֖וּא
H1931
ה֖וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
11 of 18
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
13 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָאָדָ֑ם
of all men
H120
הָאָדָ֑ם
of all men
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
14 of 18
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
וְהַחַ֖י
and the living
H2416
וְהַחַ֖י
and the living
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
15 of 18
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
3
Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
ט֥וֹב
is better
H2896
ט֥וֹב
is better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 8
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
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
4 of 8
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בְרֹ֥עַ
for by the sadness
H7455
בְרֹ֥עַ
for by the sadness
Strong's:
H7455
Word #:
5 of 8
badness (as marring), physically or morally
פָּנִ֖ים
of the countenance
H6440
פָּנִ֖ים
of the countenance
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
6 of 8
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
4
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
וְלֵ֥ב
The heart
H3820
וְלֵ֥ב
The heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
1 of 8
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
בְּבֵ֥ית
is in the house
H1004
בְּבֵ֥ית
is in the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
3 of 8
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וְלֵ֥ב
The heart
H3820
וְלֵ֥ב
The heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
5 of 8
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
כְּסִילִ֖ים
of fools
H3684
כְּסִילִ֖ים
of fools
Strong's:
H3684
Word #:
6 of 8
properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly
5
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
ט֕וֹב
It is better
H2896
ט֕וֹב
It is better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 8
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
שֹׁמֵ֖עַ
to hear
H8085
שֹׁמֵ֖עַ
to hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
2 of 8
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
מֵאִ֕ישׁ
than for a man
H376
מֵאִ֕ישׁ
than for a man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
5 of 8
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)
6
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
הַסִּ֔יר
of thorns
H5518
הַסִּ֔יר
of thorns
Strong's:
H5518
Word #:
3 of 11
a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook
תַּ֣חַת
H8478
תַּ֣חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
4 of 11
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַסִּ֔יר
of thorns
H5518
הַסִּ֔יר
of thorns
Strong's:
H5518
Word #:
5 of 11
a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook
כֵּ֖ן
H3651
כֵּ֖ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
6 of 11
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
הַכְּסִ֑יל
of the fool
H3684
הַכְּסִ֑יל
of the fool
Strong's:
H3684
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly
7
Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 8
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
הָעֹ֖שֶׁק
Surely oppression
H6233
הָעֹ֖שֶׁק
Surely oppression
Strong's:
H6233
Word #:
2 of 8
injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain
יְהוֹלֵ֣ל
mad
H1984
יְהוֹלֵ֣ל
mad
Strong's:
H1984
Word #:
3 of 8
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; causativ
חָכָ֑ם
maketh a wise man
H2450
חָכָ֑ם
maketh a wise man
Strong's:
H2450
Word #:
4 of 8
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
וִֽיאַבֵּ֥ד
destroyeth
H6
וִֽיאַבֵּ֥ד
destroyeth
Strong's:
H6
Word #:
5 of 8
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
8
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
ט֥וֹב
Better
H2896
ט֥וֹב
Better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 9
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
אַחֲרִ֥ית
is the end
H319
אַחֲרִ֥ית
is the end
Strong's:
H319
Word #:
2 of 9
the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
דָּבָ֖ר
of a thing
H1697
דָּבָ֖ר
of a thing
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
3 of 9
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
מֵֽרֵאשִׁית֑וֹ
than the beginning
H7225
מֵֽרֵאשִׁית֑וֹ
than the beginning
Strong's:
H7225
Word #:
4 of 9
the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
ט֥וֹב
Better
H2896
ט֥וֹב
Better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
5 of 9
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
רֽוּחַ׃
in spirit
H7307
רֽוּחַ׃
in spirit
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
7 of 9
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
9
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
1 of 9
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תְּבַהֵ֥ל
Be not hasty
H926
תְּבַהֵ֥ל
Be not hasty
Strong's:
H926
Word #:
2 of 9
to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e., (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
בְּרֽוּחֲךָ֖
in thy spirit
H7307
בְּרֽוּחֲךָ֖
in thy spirit
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
3 of 9
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
לִכְע֑וֹס
to be angry
H3707
לִכְע֑וֹס
to be angry
Strong's:
H3707
Word #:
4 of 9
to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 9
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
10
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
1 of 15
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
מֶ֣ה
H4100
מֶ֣ה
Strong's:
H4100
Word #:
3 of 15
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
הָיָ֔ה
H1961
הָיָ֔ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
4 of 15
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
שֶׁ֤הַיָּמִים֙
days
H3117
שֶׁ֤הַיָּמִים֙
days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
5 of 15
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 asso
הָרִ֣אשֹׁנִ֔ים
not thou What is the cause that the former
H7223
הָרִ֣אשֹׁנִ֔ים
not thou What is the cause that the former
Strong's:
H7223
Word #:
6 of 15
first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
הָי֥וּ
H1961
הָי֥וּ
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
7 of 15
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
טוֹבִ֖ים
were better
H2896
טוֹבִ֖ים
were better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
8 of 15
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
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
10 of 15
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
11 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שָׁאַ֥לְתָּ
than these for thou dost not enquire
H7592
שָׁאַ֥לְתָּ
than these for thou dost not enquire
Strong's:
H7592
Word #:
13 of 15
to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
11
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
טוֹבָ֥ה
is good
H2896
טוֹבָ֥ה
is good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 7
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
עִֽם
H5973
עִֽם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
3 of 7
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
נַחֲלָ֑ה
with an inheritance
H5159
נַחֲלָ֑ה
with an inheritance
Strong's:
H5159
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
וְיֹתֵ֖ר
and by it there is profit
H3148
וְיֹתֵ֖ר
and by it there is profit
Strong's:
H3148
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, redundant; hence, over and above, as adjective, noun, adverb or conjunction
12
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
הַכָּ֑סֶף
and money
H3701
הַכָּ֑סֶף
and money
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
5 of 10
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
13
Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?
רְאֵ֖ה
Consider
H7200
רְאֵ֖ה
Consider
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 11
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
the work
H4639
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
the work
Strong's:
H4639
Word #:
3 of 11
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים
of God
H430
הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים
of God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
4 of 11
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
מִ֤י
H4310
מִ֤י
Strong's:
H4310
Word #:
6 of 11
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
יוּכַל֙
for who can
H3201
יוּכַל֙
for who can
Strong's:
H3201
Word #:
7 of 11
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
לְתַקֵּ֔ן
make that straight
H8626
לְתַקֵּ֔ן
make that straight
Strong's:
H8626
Word #:
8 of 11
to equalize, i.e., straighten (intransitive or transitive); figuratively, to compose
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
14
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
וּבְי֥וֹם
In the day
H3117
וּבְי֥וֹם
In the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
1 of 21
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 asso
בְט֔וֹב
be joyful
H2896
בְט֔וֹב
be joyful
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
2 of 21
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
הֱיֵ֣ה
H1961
הֱיֵ֣ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
3 of 21
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בְט֔וֹב
be joyful
H2896
בְט֔וֹב
be joyful
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
4 of 21
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
וּבְי֥וֹם
In the day
H3117
וּבְי֥וֹם
In the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
5 of 21
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 asso
רְאֵ֑ה
consider
H7200
רְאֵ֑ה
consider
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
7 of 21
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
גַּ֣ם
H1571
גַּ֣ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
8 of 21
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לְעֻמַּת
the one over against
H5980
לְעֻמַּת
the one over against
Strong's:
H5980
Word #:
11 of 21
conjunction, i.e., society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional prefix), near, beside, along with
עָשָׂ֣ה
also hath set
H6213
עָשָׂ֣ה
also hath set
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
13 of 21
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים
God
H430
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
14 of 21
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
15 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
שֶׁלֹּ֨א
H3808
שֶׁלֹּ֨א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
17 of 21
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִמְצָ֧א
should find
H4672
יִמְצָ֧א
should find
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
18 of 21
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
הָֽאָדָ֛ם
that man
H120
הָֽאָדָ֛ם
that man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
19 of 21
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
15
All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness.
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַכֹּ֥ל
H3605
הַכֹּ֥ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
רָאִ֖יתִי
All things have I seen
H7200
רָאִ֖יתִי
All things have I seen
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
3 of 13
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
בִּימֵ֣י
in the days
H3117
בִּימֵ֣י
in the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
4 of 13
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 asso
הֶבְלִ֑י
of my vanity
H1892
הֶבְלִ֑י
of my vanity
Strong's:
H1892
Word #:
5 of 13
emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
וְיֵ֣שׁ
there is
H3426
וְיֵ֣שׁ
there is
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
6 of 13
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
אֹבֵ֣ד
man that perisheth
H6
אֹבֵ֣ד
man that perisheth
Strong's:
H6
Word #:
8 of 13
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
בְּצִדְק֔וֹ
in his righteousness
H6664
בְּצִדְק֔וֹ
in his righteousness
Strong's:
H6664
Word #:
9 of 13
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
וְיֵ֣שׁ
there is
H3426
וְיֵ֣שׁ
there is
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
10 of 13
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
רָשָׁ֔ע
and there is a wicked
H7563
רָשָׁ֔ע
and there is a wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
11 of 13
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
16
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
1 of 9
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תְּהִ֤י
H1961
תְּהִ֤י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
2 of 9
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
וְאַל
H408
וְאַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
5 of 9
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
יוֹתֵ֑ר
neither make thyself over
H3148
יוֹתֵ֑ר
neither make thyself over
Strong's:
H3148
Word #:
7 of 9
properly, redundant; hence, over and above, as adjective, noun, adverb or conjunction
17
Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
1 of 10
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּרְשַׁ֥ע
wicked
H7561
תִּרְשַׁ֥ע
wicked
Strong's:
H7561
Word #:
2 of 10
to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
וְאַל
H408
וְאַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
4 of 10
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תְּהִ֣י
H1961
תְּהִ֣י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
5 of 10
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
לָ֥מָּה
H4100
לָ֥מָּה
Strong's:
H4100
Word #:
7 of 10
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
תָמ֖וּת
why shouldest thou die
H4191
תָמ֖וּת
why shouldest thou die
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
8 of 10
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
18
It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.
ט֚וֹב
It is good
H2896
ט֚וֹב
It is good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 16
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
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 16
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
תֶּאֱחֹ֣ז
that thou shouldest take hold
H270
תֶּאֱחֹ֣ז
that thou shouldest take hold
Strong's:
H270
Word #:
3 of 16
to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
מִזֶּ֖ה
of this yea also from this
H2088
מִזֶּ֖ה
of this yea also from this
Strong's:
H2088
Word #:
4 of 16
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
וְגַם
H1571
וְגַם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
5 of 16
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
מִזֶּ֖ה
of this yea also from this
H2088
מִזֶּ֖ה
of this yea also from this
Strong's:
H2088
Word #:
6 of 16
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
7 of 16
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יָדֶ֑ךָ
not thine hand
H3027
יָדֶ֑ךָ
not thine hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
10 of 16
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
11 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
God
H430
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
13 of 16
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יֵצֵ֥א
shall come forth
H3318
יֵצֵ֥א
shall come forth
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
14 of 16
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
19
Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
מֵֽעֲשָׂרָה֙
more than ten
H6235
מֵֽעֲשָׂרָה֙
more than ten
Strong's:
H6235
Word #:
4 of 8
ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 8
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
20
For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אָדָ֔ם
man
H120
אָדָ֔ם
man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
2 of 10
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 10
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יַעֲשֶׂה
that doeth
H6213
יַעֲשֶׂה
that doeth
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
7 of 10
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
טּ֖וֹב
good
H2896
טּ֖וֹב
good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
8 of 10
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
21
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
גַּ֤ם
H1571
גַּ֤ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
לְכָל
H3605
לְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַדְּבָרִים֙
unto all words
H1697
הַדְּבָרִים֙
unto all words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
3 of 14
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְדַבֵּ֔רוּ
that are spoken
H1696
יְדַבֵּ֔רוּ
that are spoken
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
5 of 14
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
6 of 14
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּתֵּ֖ן
Also take
H5414
תִּתֵּ֖ן
Also take
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
7 of 14
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לִבֶּ֑ךָ
no heed
H3820
לִבֶּ֑ךָ
no heed
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
8 of 14
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
10 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תִשְׁמַ֥ע
lest thou hear
H8085
תִשְׁמַ֥ע
lest thou hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
11 of 14
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
22
For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
גַּם
H1571
גַּם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
2 of 11
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
פְּעָמִ֥ים
For oftentimes
H6471
פְּעָמִ֥ים
For oftentimes
Strong's:
H6471
Word #:
3 of 11
a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
רַבּ֖וֹת
H7227
יָדַ֣ע
knoweth
H3045
יָדַ֣ע
knoweth
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
5 of 11
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
לִבֶּ֑ךָ
also thine own heart
H3820
לִבֶּ֑ךָ
also thine own heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
6 of 11
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
גַּם
H1571
גַּם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
23
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
וְהִ֖יא
H1931
וְהִ֖יא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
7 of 9
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
24
That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?
רָח֖וֹק
That which is far off
H7350
רָח֖וֹק
That which is far off
Strong's:
H7350
Word #:
1 of 7
remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
מַה
H4100
מַה
Strong's:
H4100
Word #:
2 of 7
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
שֶּׁהָיָ֑ה
H1961
שֶּׁהָיָ֑ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
3 of 7
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
25
I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness:
סַבּ֨וֹתִֽי
I applied
H5437
סַבּ֨וֹתִֽי
I applied
Strong's:
H5437
Word #:
1 of 13
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
וְלִבִּי֙
mine heart
H3820
וְלִבִּי֙
mine heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
3 of 13
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
וְלָדַ֙עַת֙
of things and to know
H3045
וְלָדַ֙עַת֙
of things and to know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
4 of 13
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
וְלָת֔וּר
and to search
H8446
וְלָת֔וּר
and to search
Strong's:
H8446
Word #:
5 of 13
to meander (causatively, guide) about, especially for trade or reconnoitring
וּבַקֵּ֥שׁ
and to seek out
H1245
וּבַקֵּ֥שׁ
and to seek out
Strong's:
H1245
Word #:
6 of 13
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
וְחֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן
and the reason
H2808
וְחֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן
and the reason
Strong's:
H2808
Word #:
8 of 13
properly, contrivance; by implication, intelligence
וְלָדַ֙עַת֙
of things and to know
H3045
וְלָדַ֙עַת֙
of things and to know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
9 of 13
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כֶּ֔סֶל
of folly
H3689
כֶּ֔סֶל
of folly
Strong's:
H3689
Word #:
11 of 13
properly, fatness, i.e., by implication (literally) the loin (as the seat of the leaf fat) or (generally) the viscera; also (figuratively) silliness o
26
And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.
וּמוֹצֶ֨א
And I find
H4672
וּמוֹצֶ֨א
And I find
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
1 of 21
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
מַ֣ר
more bitter
H4751
מַ֣ר
more bitter
Strong's:
H4751
Word #:
3 of 21
bitter (literally or figuratively); also (as noun) bitterness, or (adverbially) bitterly
מִמָּ֗וֶת
than death
H4194
מִמָּ֗וֶת
than death
Strong's:
H4194
Word #:
4 of 21
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 21
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הִ֨יא
H1931
הִ֨יא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
8 of 21
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
וַחֲרָמִ֛ים
and nets
H2764
וַחֲרָמִ֛ים
and nets
Strong's:
H2764
Word #:
10 of 21
physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
לִבָּ֖הּ
whose heart
H3820
לִבָּ֖הּ
whose heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
11 of 21
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
יָדֶ֑יהָ
and her hands
H3027
יָדֶ֑יהָ
and her hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
13 of 21
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
ט֞וֹב
whoso pleaseth
H2896
ט֞וֹב
whoso pleaseth
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
14 of 21
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
לִפְנֵ֤י
H6440
לִפְנֵ֤י
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
15 of 21
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
הָאֱלֹהִים֙
God
H430
הָאֱלֹהִים֙
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
16 of 21
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִמָּלֵ֣ט
shall escape
H4422
יִמָּלֵ֣ט
shall escape
Strong's:
H4422
Word #:
17 of 21
properly, to be smooth, i.e., (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth youn
מִמֶּ֔נָּה
H4480
מִמֶּ֔נָּה
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
18 of 21
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
וְחוֹטֵ֖א
from her but the sinner
H2398
וְחוֹטֵ֖א
from her but the sinner
Strong's:
H2398
Word #:
19 of 21
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
27
Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by one, to find out the account:
רְאֵה֙
Behold
H7200
רְאֵה֙
Behold
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 9
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
לִמְצֹ֥א
this have I found
H4672
לִמְצֹ֥א
this have I found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
3 of 9
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
קֹהֶ֑לֶת
the preacher
H6953
קֹהֶ֑לֶת
the preacher
Strong's:
H6953
Word #:
5 of 9
a (female) assembler (i.e., lecturer); abstractly, preaching (used as a 'nom de plume', koheleth)
28
Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.
אֲשֶׁ֛ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֛ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
1 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עוֹד
H5750
עוֹד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
בִּקְשָׁ֥ה
seeketh
H1245
בִּקְשָׁ֥ה
seeketh
Strong's:
H1245
Word #:
3 of 15
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
נַפְשִׁ֖י
Which yet my soul
H5315
נַפְשִׁ֖י
Which yet my soul
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
4 of 15
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
וְלֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
מָצָֽאתִי׃
among all those have I not found
H4672
מָצָֽאתִי׃
among all those have I not found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
6 of 15
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
אָדָ֞ם
man
H120
אָדָ֞ם
man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
7 of 15
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
מֵאֶ֙לֶף֙
among a thousand
H505
מֵאֶ֙לֶף֙
among a thousand
Strong's:
H505
Word #:
9 of 15
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
מָצָֽאתִי׃
among all those have I not found
H4672
מָצָֽאתִי׃
among all those have I not found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
10 of 15
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
בְכָל
H3605
בְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 15
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
29
Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.
לְבַד֙
this only
H905
לְבַד֙
this only
Strong's:
H905
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
רְאֵה
Lo
H7200
רְאֵה
Lo
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
2 of 14
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
מָצָ֔אתִי
have I found
H4672
מָצָ֔אתִי
have I found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
4 of 14
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
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשָׂ֧ה
hath made
H6213
עָשָׂ֧ה
hath made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
6 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הָאֱלֹהִ֛ים
that God
H430
הָאֱלֹהִ֛ים
that God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
7 of 14
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאָדָ֖ם
man
H120
הָאָדָ֖ם
man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
9 of 14
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
בִקְשׁ֖וּ
but they have sought out
H1245
בִקְשׁ֖וּ
but they have sought out
Strong's:
H1245
Word #:
12 of 14
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after