Proverbs 17
Interlinear Bible
1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
ט֤וֹב
Better
H2896
ט֤וֹב
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
מִ֝בַּ֗יִת
therewith than an house
H1004
מִ֝בַּ֗יִת
therewith than an house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
6 of 9
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
מָלֵ֥א
full
H4392
מָלֵ֥א
full
Strong's:
H4392
Word #:
7 of 9
full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
מַשְׂכִּ֗יל
A wise
H7919
מַשְׂכִּ֗יל
A wise
Strong's:
H7919
Word #:
2 of 9
to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
בְּבֵ֣ן
over a son
H1121
בְּבֵ֣ן
over a son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 9
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
מֵבִ֑ישׁ
that causeth shame
H954
מֵבִ֑ישׁ
that causeth shame
Strong's:
H954
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
אַ֝חִ֗ים
the brethren
H251
אַ֝חִ֗ים
the brethren
Strong's:
H251
Word #:
7 of 9
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
3
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
לַ֭כֶּסֶף
is for silver
H3701
לַ֭כֶּסֶף
is for silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
2 of 7
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
לַזָּהָ֑ב
for gold
H2091
לַזָּהָ֑ב
for gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
4 of 7
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
מֵ֭רַע
A wicked doer
H7489
מֵ֭רַע
A wicked doer
Strong's:
H7489
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e., bad (physically, socially or morally)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 10
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
שְׂפַת
lips
H8193
שְׂפַת
lips
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
4 of 10
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
אָ֑וֶן
to false
H205
אָ֑וֶן
to false
Strong's:
H205
Word #:
5 of 10
strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
שֶׁ֥קֶר
and a liar
H8267
שֶׁ֥קֶר
and a liar
Strong's:
H8267
Word #:
6 of 10
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
מֵ֝זִין
giveth ear
H238
מֵ֝זִין
giveth ear
Strong's:
H238
Word #:
7 of 10
to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e., (by implication) to listen
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 10
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
לֹעֵ֣ג
Whoso mocketh
H3932
לֹעֵ֣ג
Whoso mocketh
Strong's:
H3932
Word #:
1 of 8
to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
חֵרֵ֣ף
reproacheth
H2778
חֵרֵ֣ף
reproacheth
Strong's:
H2778
Word #:
3 of 8
to pull off, i.e., (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e., defame;
עֹשֵׂ֑הוּ
his Maker
H6213
עֹשֵׂ֑הוּ
his Maker
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 8
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
6
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
בָּנִ֣ים
Children's
H1121
בָּנִ֣ים
Children's
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
3 of 7
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
בָּנִ֣ים
Children's
H1121
בָּנִ֣ים
Children's
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 7
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וְתִפְאֶ֖רֶת
and the glory
H8597
וְתִפְאֶ֖רֶת
and the glory
Strong's:
H8597
Word #:
5 of 7
ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 10
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שְׂפַת
lips
H8193
שְׂפַת
lips
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
4 of 10
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
יֶ֑תֶר
Excellent
H3499
יֶ֑תֶר
Excellent
Strong's:
H3499
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
אַ֝֗ף
H637
אַ֝֗ף
Strong's:
H637
Word #:
6 of 10
meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לְנָדִ֥יב
a prince
H5081
לְנָדִ֥יב
a prince
Strong's:
H5081
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, voluntary, i.e., generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
חֵ֣ן
is as a precious
H2580
חֵ֣ן
is as a precious
Strong's:
H2580
Word #:
2 of 10
graciousness, i.e., subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
בְּעֵינֵ֣י
in the eyes
H5869
בְּעֵינֵ֣י
in the eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
4 of 10
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
בְעָלָ֑יו
of him that hath
H1167
בְעָלָ֑יו
of him that hath
Strong's:
H1167
Word #:
5 of 10
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 10
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
מְֽכַסֶּה
He that covereth
H3680
מְֽכַסֶּה
He that covereth
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
מְבַקֵּ֣שׁ
seeketh
H1245
מְבַקֵּ֣שׁ
seeketh
Strong's:
H1245
Word #:
3 of 8
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
וְשֹׁנֶ֥ה
but he that repeateth
H8138
וְשֹׁנֶ֥ה
but he that repeateth
Strong's:
H8138
Word #:
5 of 8
to fold, i.e., duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
בְ֝דָבָ֗ר
a matter
H1697
בְ֝דָבָ֗ר
a matter
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
6 of 8
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
תֵּ֣חַת
entereth
H5181
תֵּ֣חַת
entereth
Strong's:
H5181
Word #:
1 of 6
to sink, i.e., descend; causatively, to press or lead down
בְמֵבִ֑ין
more into a wise man
H995
בְמֵבִ֑ין
more into a wise man
Strong's:
H995
Word #:
3 of 6
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
מֵהַכּ֖וֹת
stripes
H5221
מֵהַכּ֖וֹת
stripes
Strong's:
H5221
Word #:
4 of 6
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
11
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
אַךְ
H389
מְרִ֥י
only rebellion
H4805
מְרִ֥י
only rebellion
Strong's:
H4805
Word #:
2 of 8
bitterness, i.e., (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious
יְבַקֶּשׁ
man seeketh
H1245
יְבַקֶּשׁ
man seeketh
Strong's:
H1245
Word #:
3 of 8
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
וּמַלְאָ֥ךְ
messenger
H4397
וּמַלְאָ֥ךְ
messenger
Strong's:
H4397
Word #:
5 of 8
a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
פָּג֬וֹשׁ
of her whelps meet
H6298
פָּג֬וֹשׁ
of her whelps meet
Strong's:
H6298
Word #:
1 of 7
to come in contact with, whether by accident or violence; figuratively, to concur
בְּאִ֑ישׁ
a man
H376
בְּאִ֑ישׁ
a man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
4 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)
וְאַל
rather than
H408
וְאַל
rather than
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
5 of 7
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
מֵשִׁ֣יב
Whoso rewardeth
H7725
מֵשִׁ֣יב
Whoso rewardeth
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
1 of 8
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
תַּ֣חַת
H8478
תַּ֣חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
3 of 8
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
טוֹבָ֑ה
for good
H2896
טוֹבָ֑ה
for good
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
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תָמ֥יּשׁ
shall not depart
H4185
תָמ֥יּשׁ
shall not depart
Strong's:
H4185
Word #:
6 of 8
to withdraw (both literally and figuratively, whether intransitive or transitive)
14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
פּ֣וֹטֵֽר
is as when one letteth out
H6362
פּ֣וֹטֵֽר
is as when one letteth out
Strong's:
H6362
Word #:
1 of 8
to cleave or burst through, i.e., (causatively) to emit, whether literal or figurative (gape)
רֵאשִׁ֣ית
The beginning
H7225
רֵאשִׁ֣ית
The beginning
Strong's:
H7225
Word #:
3 of 8
the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
וְלִפְנֵ֥י
before
H6440
וְלִפְנֵ֥י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
5 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
15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
מַצְדִּ֣יק
He that justifieth
H6663
מַצְדִּ֣יק
He that justifieth
Strong's:
H6663
Word #:
1 of 8
to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
רָ֭שָׁע
the wicked
H7563
רָ֭שָׁע
the wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
2 of 8
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
וּמַרְשִׁ֣יעַ
and he that condemneth
H7561
וּמַרְשִׁ֣יעַ
and he that condemneth
Strong's:
H7561
Word #:
3 of 8
to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
תּוֹעֲבַ֥ת
are abomination
H8441
תּוֹעֲבַ֥ת
are abomination
Strong's:
H8441
Word #:
5 of 8
properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
to the LORD
H3068
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
to the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
לָמָּה
H4100
לָמָּה
Strong's:
H4100
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
בְּיַד
in the hand
H3027
בְּיַד
in the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
4 of 9
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
כְּסִ֑יל
of a fool
H3684
כְּסִ֑יל
of a fool
Strong's:
H3684
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly
לִקְנ֖וֹת
to get
H7069
לִקְנ֖וֹת
to get
Strong's:
H7069
Word #:
6 of 9
to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עֵ֭ת
at all times
H6256
עֵ֭ת
at all times
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
2 of 7
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
וְאָ֥ח
and a brother
H251
וְאָ֥ח
and a brother
Strong's:
H251
Word #:
5 of 7
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
אָדָ֣ם
A man
H120
אָדָ֣ם
A man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
1 of 9
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
לֵ֭ב
of understanding
H3820
לֵ֭ב
of understanding
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
3 of 9
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
תּוֹקֵ֣עַ
striketh
H8628
תּוֹקֵ֣עַ
striketh
Strong's:
H8628
Word #:
4 of 9
to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become
כָּ֑ף
hands
H3709
כָּ֑ף
hands
Strong's:
H3709
Word #:
5 of 9
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
עֹרֵ֥ב
and becometh
H6148
עֹרֵ֥ב
and becometh
Strong's:
H6148
Word #:
6 of 9
to braid, i.e., intermix; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange)
עֲ֝רֻבָּ֗ה
surety
H6161
עֲ֝רֻבָּ֗ה
surety
Strong's:
H6161
Word #:
7 of 9
something given as security, i.e., (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman
19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
מַגְבִּ֥יהַּ
and he that exalteth
H1361
מַגְבִּ֥יהַּ
and he that exalteth
Strong's:
H1361
Word #:
5 of 8
to soar, i.e., be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
פִּ֝תְח֗וֹ
his gate
H6607
פִּ֝תְח֗וֹ
his gate
Strong's:
H6607
Word #:
6 of 8
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
20
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
לֵ֭ב
heart
H3820
לֵ֭ב
heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
2 of 9
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
3 of 9
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִמְצָא
findeth
H4672
יִמְצָא
findeth
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
4 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
ט֑וֹב
no good
H2896
ט֑וֹב
no good
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
וְנֶהְפָּ֥ךְ
and he that hath a perverse
H2015
וְנֶהְפָּ֥ךְ
and he that hath a perverse
Strong's:
H2015
Word #:
6 of 9
to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
בִּ֝לְשׁוֹנ֗וֹ
tongue
H3956
בִּ֝לְשׁוֹנ֗וֹ
tongue
Strong's:
H3956
Word #:
7 of 9
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,
21
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
יֹלֵ֣ד
He that begetteth
H3205
יֹלֵ֣ד
He that begetteth
Strong's:
H3205
Word #:
1 of 8
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
לְת֣וּגָה
doeth it to his sorrow
H8424
לְת֣וּגָה
doeth it to his sorrow
Strong's:
H8424
Word #:
3 of 8
depression (of spirits); concretely a grief
וְלֹֽא
H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִ֝שְׂמַ֗ח
hath no joy
H8055
יִ֝שְׂמַ֗ח
hath no joy
Strong's:
H8055
Word #:
6 of 8
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
לֵ֣ב
heart
H3820
לֵ֣ב
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
יֵיטִ֣יב
doeth good
H3190
יֵיטִ֣יב
doeth good
Strong's:
H3190
Word #:
3 of 8
to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
וְר֥וּחַ
spirit
H7307
וְר֥וּחַ
spirit
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
5 of 8
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
23
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
לְ֝הַטּ֗וֹת
to pervert
H5186
לְ֝הַטּ֗וֹת
to pervert
Strong's:
H5186
Word #:
5 of 7
to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
24
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
אֶת
H854
אֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
פְּנֵ֣י
is before him that hath understanding
H6440
פְּנֵ֣י
is before him that hath understanding
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
2 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
מֵבִ֣ין
H995
מֵבִ֣ין
Strong's:
H995
Word #:
3 of 8
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
וְעֵינֵ֥י
but the eyes
H5869
וְעֵינֵ֥י
but the eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
5 of 8
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
25
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
לְ֭אָבִיו
to his father
H1
לְ֭אָבִיו
to his father
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
2 of 6
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
בֵּ֣ן
son
H1121
בֵּ֣ן
son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
3 of 6
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
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Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
גַּ֤ם
H1571
גַּ֤ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
עֲנ֣וֹשׁ
Also to punish
H6064
עֲנ֣וֹשׁ
Also to punish
Strong's:
H6064
Word #:
2 of 9
properly, to urge; by implication, to inflict a penalty, specifically, to fine
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
4 of 9
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
ט֑וֹב
is not good
H2896
ט֑וֹב
is not good
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
לְהַכּ֖וֹת
nor to strike
H5221
לְהַכּ֖וֹת
nor to strike
Strong's:
H5221
Word #:
6 of 9
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
נְדִיבִ֣ים
princes
H5081
נְדִיבִ֣ים
princes
Strong's:
H5081
Word #:
7 of 9
properly, voluntary, i.e., generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
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He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
חוֹשֵׂ֣ךְ
spareth
H2820
חוֹשֵׂ֣ךְ
spareth
Strong's:
H2820
Word #:
1 of 8
to restrain or (reflexive) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
יוֹדֵ֣עַ
He that hath
H3045
יוֹדֵ֣עַ
He that hath
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
3 of 8
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
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Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
גַּ֤ם
H1571
גַּ֤ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
מַ֭חֲרִישׁ
when he holdeth his peace
H2790
מַ֭חֲרִישׁ
when he holdeth his peace
Strong's:
H2790
Word #:
3 of 8
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
יֵחָשֵׁ֑ב
is counted
H2803
יֵחָשֵׁ֑ב
is counted
Strong's:
H2803
Word #:
5 of 8
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
אֹטֵ֖ם
and he that shutteth
H331
אֹטֵ֖ם
and he that shutteth
Strong's:
H331
Word #:
6 of 8
to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs)