Proverbs 26
Interlinear Bible
1
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
בַּקַּ֗יִץ
in summer
H7019
בַּקַּ֗יִץ
in summer
Strong's:
H7019
Word #:
2 of 9
harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
בַּקָּצִ֑יר
in harvest
H7105
בַּקָּצִ֑יר
in harvest
Strong's:
H7105
Word #:
4 of 9
severed, a limb (of a tree, or simply foliage)
כֵּ֤ן
H3651
כֵּ֤ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 9
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
2
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
לָ֭נוּד
by wandering
H5110
לָ֭נוּד
by wandering
Strong's:
H5110
Word #:
2 of 9
to nod, i.e., waver; figuratively, to wander, flee, disappear; also (from shaking the head in sympathy), to console, deplore, or (from tossing the hea
לָע֑וּף
by flying
H5774
לָע֑וּף
by flying
Strong's:
H5774
Word #:
4 of 9
to fly; also (by implication of dimness) to faint (from the darkness of swooning)
כֵּ֥ן
H3651
כֵּ֥ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
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
תַּ֣עַן
Answer
H6030
תַּ֣עַן
Answer
Strong's:
H6030
Word #:
2 of 9
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
כְּ֭סִיל
not a fool
H3684
כְּ֭סִיל
not a fool
Strong's:
H3684
Word #:
3 of 9
properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly
פֶּֽן
H6435
פֶּֽן
Strong's:
H6435
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
תִּשְׁוֶה
lest thou also be like
H7737
תִּשְׁוֶה
lest thou also be like
Strong's:
H7737
Word #:
6 of 9
properly, to level, i.e., equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e., counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, et
5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
עֲנֵ֣ה
Answer
H6030
עֲנֵ֣ה
Answer
Strong's:
H6030
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
פֶּן
H6435
פֶּן
Strong's:
H6435
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
יִהְיֶ֖ה
H1961
יִהְיֶ֖ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
5 of 7
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
מְקַצֶּ֣ה
cutteth off
H7096
מְקַצֶּ֣ה
cutteth off
Strong's:
H7096
Word #:
1 of 8
to cut off; (figuratively) to destroy; (partially) to scrape off
רַ֭גְלַיִם
the feet
H7272
רַ֭גְלַיִם
the feet
Strong's:
H7272
Word #:
2 of 8
a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
חָמָ֣ס
damage
H2555
חָמָ֣ס
damage
Strong's:
H2555
Word #:
3 of 8
violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
שֹׁלֵ֖חַ
He that sendeth
H7971
שֹׁלֵ֖חַ
He that sendeth
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
5 of 8
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
דְּבָרִ֣ים
a message
H1697
דְּבָרִ֣ים
a message
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
6 of 8
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
7
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
דַּלְי֣וּ
are not equal
H1809
דַּלְי֣וּ
are not equal
Strong's:
H1809
Word #:
1 of 6
to slacken or be feeble; figuratively, to be oppressed
וּ֝מָשָׁ֗ל
so is a parable
H4912
וּ֝מָשָׁ֗ל
so is a parable
Strong's:
H4912
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
8
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
כִּצְר֣וֹר
H6887
כִּצְר֣וֹר
Strong's:
H6887
Word #:
1 of 7
to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
כֵּן
H3651
כֵּן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
נוֹתֵ֖ן
so is he that giveth
H5414
נוֹתֵ֖ן
so is he that giveth
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
5 of 7
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
9
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
עָלָ֣ה
goeth up
H5927
עָלָ֣ה
goeth up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
2 of 7
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
בְיַד
into the hand
H3027
בְיַד
into the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
3 of 7
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
וּ֝מָשָׁ֗ל
so is a parable
H4912
וּ֝מָשָׁ֗ל
so is a parable
Strong's:
H4912
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
10
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
רַ֥ב
The great
H7227
רַ֥ב
The great
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
1 of 7
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
מְחֽוֹלֵֽל
God that formed
H2342
מְחֽוֹלֵֽל
God that formed
Strong's:
H2342
Word #:
2 of 7
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; fi
כֹּ֑ל
H3605
כֹּ֑ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כְּ֝סִ֗יל
the fool
H3684
כְּ֝סִ֗יל
the fool
Strong's:
H3684
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly
11
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
שָׁ֣ב
returneth
H7725
שָׁ֣ב
returneth
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
2 of 7
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 7
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כְּ֝סִ֗יל
so a fool
H3684
כְּ֝סִ֗יל
so a fool
Strong's:
H3684
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly
12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
רָאִ֗יתָ
Seest
H7200
רָאִ֗יתָ
Seest
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 7
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אִ֭ישׁ
thou a man
H376
אִ֭ישׁ
thou a man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
2 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)
בְּעֵינָ֑יו
in his own conceit
H5869
בְּעֵינָ֑יו
in his own conceit
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
4 of 7
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
תִּקְוָ֖ה
there is more hope
H8615
תִּקְוָ֖ה
there is more hope
Strong's:
H8615
Word #:
5 of 7
literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
13
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
בַּדָּ֑רֶךְ
in the way
H1870
בַּדָּ֑רֶךְ
in the way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
4 of 7
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
14
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
תִּסּ֣וֹב
turneth
H5437
תִּסּ֣וֹב
turneth
Strong's:
H5437
Word #:
2 of 7
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 7
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
15
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
יָ֭דוֹ
his hand
H3027
יָ֭דוֹ
his hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
3 of 8
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
בַּצַּלָּ֑חַת
in his bosom
H6747
בַּצַּלָּ֑חַת
in his bosom
Strong's:
H6747
Word #:
4 of 8
something advanced or deep, i.e., a bowl; figuratively, the bosom
נִ֝לְאָ֗ה
it grieveth
H3811
נִ֝לְאָ֗ה
it grieveth
Strong's:
H3811
Word #:
5 of 8
to tire; (figuratively) to be (or make) disgusted
16
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
בְּעֵינָ֑יו
in his own conceit
H5869
בְּעֵינָ֑יו
in his own conceit
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
3 of 6
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
מִ֝שִּׁבְעָ֗ה
than seven men
H7651
מִ֝שִּׁבְעָ֗ה
than seven men
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
4 of 6
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
17
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
מַחֲזִ֥יק
belonging not to him is like one that taketh
H2388
מַחֲזִ֥יק
belonging not to him is like one that taketh
Strong's:
H2388
Word #:
1 of 9
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
בְּאָזְנֵי
by the ears
H241
בְּאָזְנֵי
by the ears
Strong's:
H241
Word #:
2 of 9
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
מִ֝תְעַבֵּ֗ר
He that passeth by
H5674
מִ֝תְעַבֵּ֗ר
He that passeth by
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
4 of 9
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
מִ֝תְעַבֵּ֗ר
He that passeth by
H5674
מִ֝תְעַבֵּ֗ר
He that passeth by
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
5 of 9
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 9
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
18
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
כְּֽ֭מִתְלַהְלֵהַּ
As a mad
H3856
כְּֽ֭מִתְלַהְלֵהַּ
As a mad
Strong's:
H3856
Word #:
1 of 5
to be rabid (figuratively, insane); also (from the exhaustion of frenzy) to languish
הַיֹּרֶ֥ה
man who casteth
H3384
הַיֹּרֶ֥ה
man who casteth
Strong's:
H3384
Word #:
2 of 5
properly, to flow as water (i.e., to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e., to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by
זִקִּ֗ים
firebrands
H2131
זִקִּ֗ים
firebrands
Strong's:
H2131
Word #:
3 of 5
properly, what leaps forth, i.e., flash of fire, or a burning arrow; also (from the original sense of the root) a bond
19
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
כֵּֽן
H3651
כֵּֽן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
אִ֭ישׁ
So is the man
H376
אִ֭ישׁ
So is the man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
2 of 9
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)
רִמָּ֣ה
that deceiveth
H7411
רִמָּ֣ה
that deceiveth
Strong's:
H7411
Word #:
3 of 9
to hurl; specifically, to shoot; figuratively, to delude or betray (as if causing to fall)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 9
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הֲֽלֹא
H3808
הֲֽלֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 9
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
בְּאֶ֣פֶס
Where no
H657
בְּאֶ֣פֶס
Where no
Strong's:
H657
Word #:
1 of 8
cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f
תִּכְבֶּה
goeth out
H3518
תִּכְבֶּה
goeth out
Strong's:
H3518
Word #:
3 of 8
to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger)
וּבְאֵ֥ין
H369
21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
וְעֵצִ֣ים
and wood
H6086
וְעֵצִ֣ים
and wood
Strong's:
H6086
Word #:
3 of 8
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
וְאִ֥ישׁ
man
H376
וְאִ֥ישׁ
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)
22
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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
כְּמִֽתְלַהֲמִ֑ים
are as wounds
H3859
כְּמִֽתְלַהֲמִ֑ים
are as wounds
Strong's:
H3859
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, to burn in, i.e., (figuratively) to rankle
יָרְד֥וּ
and they go down
H3381
יָרְד֥וּ
and they go down
Strong's:
H3381
Word #:
5 of 7
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
כֶּ֣סֶף
with silver
H3701
כֶּ֣סֶף
with silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
1 of 9
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
4 of 9
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
שְׂפָתַ֖יִם
lips
H8193
שְׂפָתַ֖יִם
lips
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
6 of 9
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
בִּ֭שְׂפָתָו
with his lips
H8193
בִּ֭שְׂפָתָו
with his lips
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
1 of 6
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
יִנָּכֵ֣ר
dissembleth
H5234
יִנָּכֵ֣ר
dissembleth
Strong's:
H5234
Word #:
2 of 6
properly, to scrutinize, i.e., look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (
וּ֝בְקִרְבּ֗וֹ
within
H7130
וּ֝בְקִרְבּ֗וֹ
within
Strong's:
H7130
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
25
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
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
יְחַנֵּ֣ן
fair
H2603
יְחַנֵּ֣ן
fair
Strong's:
H2603
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e., move to favor by petition)
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
4 of 10
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תַּֽאֲמֶן
believe
H539
תַּֽאֲמֶן
believe
Strong's:
H539
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
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
שֶׁ֖בַע
him not for there are seven
H7651
שֶׁ֖בַע
him not for there are seven
Strong's:
H7651
Word #:
8 of 10
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
26
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
תִּכַּסֶּ֣ה
is covered
H3680
תִּכַּסֶּ֣ה
is covered
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
1 of 6
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
תִּגָּלֶ֖ה
shall be shewed
H1540
תִּגָּלֶ֖ה
shall be shewed
Strong's:
H1540
Word #:
4 of 6
to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
27
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
כֹּֽרֶה
Whoso diggeth
H3738
כֹּֽרֶה
Whoso diggeth
Strong's:
H3738
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open
שַּׁ֭חַת
a pit
H7845
שַּׁ֭חַת
a pit
Strong's:
H7845
Word #:
2 of 8
a pit (especially as a trap); figuratively, destruction
יִפֹּ֑ל
shall fall
H5307
יִפֹּ֑ל
shall fall
Strong's:
H5307
Word #:
4 of 8
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
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A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
לְֽשׁוֹן
tongue
H3956
לְֽשׁוֹן
tongue
Strong's:
H3956
Word #:
1 of 8
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,
דַכָּ֑יו
those that are afflicted
H1790
דַכָּ֑יו
those that are afflicted
Strong's:
H1790
Word #:
4 of 8
crushed, i.e., (figuratively) injured
וּפֶ֥ה
mouth
H6310
וּפֶ֥ה
mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
5 of 8
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos