Proverbs 12
Interlinear Bible
1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
מ֭וּסָר
instruction
H4148
מ֭וּסָר
instruction
Strong's:
H4148
Word #:
2 of 7
properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
2
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
ט֗וֹב
A good
H2896
ט֗וֹב
A 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
יָפִ֣יק
man obtaineth
H6329
יָפִ֣יק
man obtaineth
Strong's:
H6329
Word #:
2 of 7
to issue, i.e., furnish; causatively, to secure; figuratively, to succeed
מֵיְהוָ֑ה
of the LORD
H3068
מֵיְהוָ֑ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 7
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְאִ֖ישׁ
but a man
H376
וְאִ֖ישׁ
but a man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
5 of 7
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)
3
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִכּ֣וֹן
shall not be established
H3559
יִכּ֣וֹן
shall not be established
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
2 of 8
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
אָדָ֣ם
A man
H120
אָדָ֣ם
A man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
3 of 8
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
חַ֭יִל
A virtuous
H2428
חַ֭יִל
A virtuous
Strong's:
H2428
Word #:
2 of 7
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
בַּעְלָ֑הּ
to her husband
H1167
בַּעְלָ֑הּ
to her husband
Strong's:
H1167
Word #:
4 of 7
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
5
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת
The thoughts
H4284
מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת
The thoughts
Strong's:
H4284
Word #:
1 of 6
a contrivance, i.e., (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
מִשְׁפָּ֑ט
are right
H4941
מִשְׁפָּ֑ט
are right
Strong's:
H4941
Word #:
3 of 6
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
תַּחְבֻּל֖וֹת
but the counsels
H8458
תַּחְבֻּל֖וֹת
but the counsels
Strong's:
H8458
Word #:
4 of 6
(only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), i.e., (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a plan
6
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
דִּבְרֵ֣י
The words
H1697
דִּבְרֵ֣י
The words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
1 of 7
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
of the wicked
H7563
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
of the wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
2 of 7
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
דָּ֑ם
for blood
H1818
דָּ֑ם
for blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
4 of 7
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) bloodshe
וּפִ֥י
but the mouth
H6310
וּפִ֥י
but the mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
5 of 7
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
הָפ֣וֹךְ
are overthrown
H2015
הָפ֣וֹךְ
are overthrown
Strong's:
H2015
Word #:
1 of 6
to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
The wicked
H7563
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
The wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
2 of 6
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
וְאֵינָ֑ם
H369
8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
לְֽפִי
according
H6310
לְֽפִי
according
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
1 of 8
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
יְהֻלַּל
shall be commended
H1984
יְהֻלַּל
shall be commended
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
אִ֑ישׁ
A man
H376
אִ֑ישׁ
A man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
4 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)
וְנַעֲוֵה
but he that is of a perverse
H5753
וְנַעֲוֵה
but he that is of a perverse
Strong's:
H5753
Word #:
5 of 8
to crook, literally or figuratively
לֵ֝֗ב
heart
H3820
לֵ֝֗ב
heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
6 of 8
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
9
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
ט֣וֹב
is better
H2896
ט֣וֹב
is better
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
נִ֭קְלֶה
He that is despised
H7034
נִ֭קְלֶה
He that is despised
Strong's:
H7034
Word #:
2 of 7
to be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only (be [causatively, hold] in contempt)
מִ֝מְּתַכַּבֵּ֗ד
than he that honoureth
H3513
מִ֝מְּתַכַּבֵּ֗ד
than he that honoureth
Strong's:
H3513
Word #:
5 of 7
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
10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
יוֹדֵ֣עַ
man regardeth
H3045
יוֹדֵ֣עַ
man regardeth
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
1 of 7
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
נֶ֣פֶשׁ
the life
H5315
נֶ֣פֶשׁ
the life
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
בְּהֶמְתּ֑וֹ
of his beast
H929
בְּהֶמְתּ֑וֹ
of his beast
Strong's:
H929
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
עֹבֵ֣ד
He that tilleth
H5647
עֹבֵ֣ד
He that tilleth
Strong's:
H5647
Word #:
1 of 8
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
יִֽשְׂבַּֽע
shall be satisfied
H7646
יִֽשְׂבַּֽע
shall be satisfied
Strong's:
H7646
Word #:
3 of 8
to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
לָ֑חֶם
with bread
H3899
לָ֑חֶם
with bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
4 of 8
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף
but he that followeth
H7291
וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף
but he that followeth
Strong's:
H7291
Word #:
5 of 8
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
בְּפֶ֣שַׁע
by the transgression
H6588
בְּפֶ֣שַׁע
by the transgression
Strong's:
H6588
Word #:
1 of 7
a revolt (national, moral or religious)
שְׂ֭פָתַיִם
of his lips
H8193
שְׂ֭פָתַיִם
of his lips
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
2 of 7
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
מוֹקֵ֣שׁ
is snared
H4170
מוֹקֵ֣שׁ
is snared
Strong's:
H4170
Word #:
3 of 7
a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
וַיֵּצֵ֖א
shall come out
H3318
וַיֵּצֵ֖א
shall come out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
5 of 7
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
פִי
of his mouth
H6310
פִי
of his mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
2 of 10
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
אִ֭ישׁ
A man
H376
אִ֭ישׁ
A man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
3 of 10
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)
יִשְׂבַּע
shall be satisfied
H7646
יִשְׂבַּע
shall be satisfied
Strong's:
H7646
Word #:
4 of 10
to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
ט֑וֹב
with good
H2896
ט֑וֹב
with good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
5 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
וּגְמ֥וּל
and the recompence
H1576
וּגְמ֥וּל
and the recompence
Strong's:
H1576
Word #:
6 of 10
treatment, i.e., an act (of good or ill); by implication, service or requital
יְדֵי
hands
H3027
יְדֵי
hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
7 of 10
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
אָ֝דָ֗ם
of a man's
H120
אָ֝דָ֗ם
of a man's
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
8 of 10
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
The way
H1870
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
The way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
1 of 7
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
בְּעֵינָ֑יו
in his own eyes
H5869
בְּעֵינָ֑יו
in his own eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
4 of 7
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ
but he that hearkeneth
H8085
וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ
but he that hearkeneth
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
5 of 7
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
בַּ֭יּוֹם
is presently
H3117
בַּ֭יּוֹם
is presently
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 7
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
יִוָּדַ֣ע
known
H3045
יִוָּדַ֣ע
known
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
3 of 7
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
וְכֹסֶ֖ה
man covereth
H3680
וְכֹסֶ֖ה
man covereth
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
יָפִ֣יחַ
He that speaketh
H6315
יָפִ֣יחַ
He that speaketh
Strong's:
H6315
Word #:
1 of 7
to puff, i.e., blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
אֱ֭מוּנָה
truth
H530
אֱ֭מוּנָה
truth
Strong's:
H530
Word #:
2 of 7
literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
יַגִּ֣יד
sheweth forth
H5046
יַגִּ֣יד
sheweth forth
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
צֶ֑דֶק
righteousness
H6664
צֶ֑דֶק
righteousness
Strong's:
H6664
Word #:
4 of 7
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
וְעֵ֖ד
witness
H5707
וְעֵ֖ד
witness
Strong's:
H5707
Word #:
5 of 7
concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e., prince
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
יֵ֣שׁ
There is
H3426
יֵ֣שׁ
There is
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
1 of 7
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
חָ֑רֶב
of a sword
H2719
חָ֑רֶב
of a sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
4 of 7
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
וּלְשׁ֖וֹן
but the tongue
H3956
וּלְשׁ֖וֹן
but the tongue
Strong's:
H3956
Word #:
5 of 7
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,
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
שְֽׂפַת
The lip
H8193
שְֽׂפַת
The lip
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
1 of 8
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
אֱ֭מֶת
of truth
H571
אֱ֭מֶת
of truth
Strong's:
H571
Word #:
2 of 8
stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
תִּכּ֣וֹן
shall be established
H3559
תִּכּ֣וֹן
shall be established
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
3 of 8
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
לָעַ֑ד
for ever
H5703
לָעַ֑ד
for ever
Strong's:
H5703
Word #:
4 of 8
properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit
וְעַד
H5704
וְעַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
5 of 8
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
אַ֝רְגִּ֗יעָה
is but for a moment
H7280
אַ֝רְגִּ֗יעָה
is but for a moment
Strong's:
H7280
Word #:
6 of 8
properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with waves, the skin with boils); figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, i.e., quiet; speci
20
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
בְּלֶב
is in the heart
H3820
בְּלֶב
is in the heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
2 of 7
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
חֹ֣רְשֵׁי
of them that imagine
H2790
חֹ֣רְשֵׁי
of them that imagine
Strong's:
H2790
Word #:
3 of 7
to scratch, i.e., (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad
וּֽלְיֹעֲצֵ֖י
but to the counsellors
H3289
וּֽלְיֹעֲצֵ֖י
but to the counsellors
Strong's:
H3289
Word #:
5 of 7
to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 8
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אָ֑וֶן
There shall no evil
H205
אָ֑וֶן
There shall no evil
Strong's:
H205
Word #:
5 of 8
strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים
but the wicked
H7563
וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים
but the wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
6 of 8
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
22
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת
are abomination
H8441
תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת
are abomination
Strong's:
H8441
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
יְ֭הוָה
to the LORD
H3068
יְ֭הוָה
to the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 7
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
שִׂפְתֵי
lips
H8193
שִׂפְתֵי
lips
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
3 of 7
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
וְעֹשֵׂ֖י
but they that deal
H6213
וְעֹשֵׂ֖י
but they that deal
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 7
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
אָדָ֣ם
man
H120
אָדָ֣ם
man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
1 of 8
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
כֹּ֣סֶה
concealeth
H3680
כֹּ֣סֶה
concealeth
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
3 of 8
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
וְלֵ֥ב
but the heart
H3820
וְלֵ֥ב
but 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
כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים
of fools
H3684
כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים
of fools
Strong's:
H3684
Word #:
6 of 8
properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly
24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
יַד
The hand
H3027
יַד
The hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
1 of 6
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
חָרוּצִ֥ים
of the diligent
H2742
חָרוּצִ֥ים
of the diligent
Strong's:
H2742
Word #:
2 of 6
properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp tee
25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
בְלֶב
in the heart
H3820
בְלֶב
in the heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
2 of 7
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
אִ֣ישׁ
of man
H376
אִ֣ישׁ
of man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
3 of 7
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)
יַשְׁחֶ֑נָּה
maketh it stoop
H7812
יַשְׁחֶ֑נָּה
maketh it stoop
Strong's:
H7812
Word #:
4 of 7
to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)
וְדָבָ֖ר
word
H1697
וְדָבָ֖ר
word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
5 of 7
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
26
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
יָתֵ֣ר
is more excellent
H8446
יָתֵ֣ר
is more excellent
Strong's:
H8446
Word #:
1 of 6
to meander (causatively, guide) about, especially for trade or reconnoitring
וְדֶ֖רֶךְ
but the way
H1870
וְדֶ֖רֶךְ
but the way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
4 of 6
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
27
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יַחֲרֹ֣ךְ
man roasteth
H2760
יַחֲרֹ֣ךְ
man roasteth
Strong's:
H2760
Word #:
2 of 8
to braid (i.e., to entangle or snare) or catch (game) in a net
צֵיד֑וֹ
not that which he took in hunting
H6718
צֵיד֑וֹ
not that which he took in hunting
Strong's:
H6718
Word #:
4 of 8
(generally) lunch (especially for a journey)
אָדָ֖ם
man
H120
אָדָ֖ם
man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
6 of 8
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
28
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
בְּאֹֽרַח
In the way
H734
בְּאֹֽרַח
In the way
Strong's:
H734
Word #:
1 of 7
a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
צְדָקָ֥ה
of righteousness
H6666
צְדָקָ֥ה
of righteousness
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
2 of 7
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
חַיִּ֑ים
is life
H2416
חַיִּ֑ים
is life
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
3 of 7
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
וְדֶ֖רֶךְ
H1870
וְדֶ֖רֶךְ
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
4 of 7
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb