1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
דִּ֭בְרֵי The words H1697
דִּ֭בְרֵי The words
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 1 of 7
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
לְמוּאֵ֣ל Lemuel H3927
לְמוּאֵ֣ל Lemuel
Strong's: H3927
Word #: 2 of 7
lemuel or lemoel, possibly a symbolic name of solomon
מֶ֑לֶךְ of king H4428
מֶ֑לֶךְ of king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 3 of 7
a king
מַ֝שָּׂ֗א the prophecy H4853
מַ֝שָּׂ֗א the prophecy
Strong's: H4853
Word #: 4 of 7
a burden; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
אֲֽשֶׁר H834
אֲֽשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 5 of 7
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יִסְּרַ֥תּוּ taught H3256
יִסְּרַ֥תּוּ taught
Strong's: H3256
Word #: 6 of 7
to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
אִמּֽוֹ׃ that his mother H517
אִמּֽוֹ׃ that his mother
Strong's: H517
Word #: 7 of 7
a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
מַה H4100
מַה
Strong's: H4100
Word #: 1 of 8
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
בַּר What my son H1248
בַּר What my son
Strong's: H1248
Word #: 2 of 8
the heir (apparent to the throne)
וּמַֽה H4100
וּמַֽה
Strong's: H4100
Word #: 3 of 8
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
בַּר What my son H1248
בַּר What my son
Strong's: H1248
Word #: 4 of 8
the heir (apparent to the throne)
בִּטְנִ֑י of my womb H990
בִּטְנִ֑י of my womb
Strong's: H990
Word #: 5 of 8
the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
וּ֝מֶה H4100
וּ֝מֶה
Strong's: H4100
Word #: 6 of 8
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
בַּר What my son H1248
בַּר What my son
Strong's: H1248
Word #: 7 of 8
the heir (apparent to the throne)
נְדָרָֽי׃ of my vows H5088
נְדָרָֽי׃ of my vows
Strong's: H5088
Word #: 8 of 8
a promise (to god); also (concretely) a thing promised
3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
אַל H408
אַל
Strong's: H408
Word #: 1 of 7
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּתֵּ֣ן Give H5414
תִּתֵּ֣ן Give
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 2 of 7
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לַנָּשִׁ֣ים unto women H802
לַנָּשִׁ֣ים unto women
Strong's: H802
Word #: 3 of 7
a woman
חֵילֶ֑ךָ not thy strength H2428
חֵילֶ֑ךָ not thy strength
Strong's: H2428
Word #: 4 of 7
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
וּ֝דְרָכֶ֗יךָ nor thy ways H1870
וּ֝דְרָכֶ֗יךָ nor thy ways
Strong's: H1870
Word #: 5 of 7
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
לַֽמְח֥וֹת to that which destroyeth H4229
לַֽמְח֥וֹת to that which destroyeth
Strong's: H4229
Word #: 6 of 7
properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e., grease or make fat
מְלָכִֽין׃ kings H4428
מְלָכִֽין׃ kings
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 7 of 7
a king
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
אַ֤ל H408
אַ֤ל
Strong's: H408
Word #: 1 of 10
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
לַֽמְלָכִ֣ים It is not for kings H4428
לַֽמְלָכִ֣ים It is not for kings
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 2 of 10
a king
לְֽמוֹאֵ֗ל O Lemuel H3927
לְֽמוֹאֵ֗ל O Lemuel
Strong's: H3927
Word #: 3 of 10
lemuel or lemoel, possibly a symbolic name of solomon
אַ֣ל H408
אַ֣ל
Strong's: H408
Word #: 4 of 10
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
לַֽמְלָכִ֣ים It is not for kings H4428
לַֽמְלָכִ֣ים It is not for kings
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 5 of 10
a king
שְׁתוֹ to drink H8354
שְׁתוֹ to drink
Strong's: H8354
Word #: 6 of 10
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
יָ֑יִן wine H3196
יָ֑יִן wine
Strong's: H3196
Word #: 7 of 10
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
וּ֝לְרוֹזְנִ֗ים princes H7336
וּ֝לְרוֹזְנִ֗ים princes
Strong's: H7336
Word #: 8 of 10
probably to be heavy, i.e., (figuratively) honorable
אֵ֣ו H176
אֵ֣ו
Strong's: H176
Word #: 9 of 10
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
שֵׁכָֽר׃ strong drink H7941
שֵׁכָֽר׃ strong drink
Strong's: H7941
Word #: 10 of 10
an intoxicant, i.e., intensely alcoholic liquor
5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
פֶּן H6435
פֶּן
Strong's: H6435
Word #: 1 of 9
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
יִ֭שְׁתֶּה Lest they drink H8354
יִ֭שְׁתֶּה Lest they drink
Strong's: H8354
Word #: 2 of 9
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
וְיִשְׁכַּ֣ח and forget H7911
וְיִשְׁכַּ֣ח and forget
Strong's: H7911
Word #: 3 of 9
to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
מְחֻקָּ֑ק the law H2710
מְחֻקָּ֑ק the law
Strong's: H2710
Word #: 4 of 9
properly, to hack, i.e., engrave (judges 5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive
וִֽ֝ישַׁנֶּה and pervert H8138
וִֽ֝ישַׁנֶּה and pervert
Strong's: H8138
Word #: 5 of 9
to fold, i.e., duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
דִּ֣ין the judgment H1779
דִּ֣ין the judgment
Strong's: H1779
Word #: 6 of 9
judgement (the suit, justice, sentence or tribunal); by implication also strife
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 7 of 9
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בְּנֵי of any of the afflicted H1121
בְּנֵי of any of the afflicted
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 8 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
עֹֽנִי׃ H6040
עֹֽנִי׃
Strong's: H6040
Word #: 9 of 9
depression, i.e., misery
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
תְּנוּ Give H5414
תְּנוּ Give
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 1 of 6
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
שֵׁכָ֣ר strong drink H7941
שֵׁכָ֣ר strong drink
Strong's: H7941
Word #: 2 of 6
an intoxicant, i.e., intensely alcoholic liquor
לְאוֹבֵ֑ד unto him that is ready to perish H6
לְאוֹבֵ֑ד unto him that is ready to perish
Strong's: H6
Word #: 3 of 6
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
וְ֝יַיִן and wine H3196
וְ֝יַיִן and wine
Strong's: H3196
Word #: 4 of 6
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
לְמָ֣רֵי unto those that be of heavy H4751
לְמָ֣רֵי unto those that be of heavy
Strong's: H4751
Word #: 5 of 6
bitter (literally or figuratively); also (as noun) bitterness, or (adverbially) bitterly
נָֽפֶשׁ׃ hearts H5315
נָֽפֶשׁ׃ hearts
Strong's: H5315
Word #: 6 of 6
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
יִ֭שְׁתֶּה Let him drink H8354
יִ֭שְׁתֶּה Let him drink
Strong's: H8354
Word #: 1 of 7
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
וְיִשְׁכַּ֣ח and forget H7911
וְיִשְׁכַּ֣ח and forget
Strong's: H7911
Word #: 2 of 7
to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
רִישׁ֑וֹ his poverty H7389
רִישׁ֑וֹ his poverty
Strong's: H7389
Word #: 3 of 7
poverty
וַ֝עֲמָל֗וֹ his misery H5999
וַ֝עֲמָל֗וֹ his misery
Strong's: H5999
Word #: 4 of 7
toil, i.e., wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
לֹ֣א H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 5 of 7
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִזְכָּר and remember H2142
יִזְכָּר and remember
Strong's: H2142
Word #: 6 of 7
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
עֽוֹד׃ H5750
עֽוֹד׃
Strong's: H5750
Word #: 7 of 7
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
פְּתַח Open H6605
פְּתַח Open
Strong's: H6605
Word #: 1 of 8
to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
פִּ֥יךָ thy mouth H6310
פִּ֥יךָ thy mouth
Strong's: H6310
Word #: 2 of 8
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
לְאִלֵּ֑ם for the dumb H483
לְאִלֵּ֑ם for the dumb
Strong's: H483
Word #: 3 of 8
speechless
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 4 of 8
near, with or among; often in general, to
דִּ֝֗ין in the cause H1779
דִּ֝֗ין in the cause
Strong's: H1779
Word #: 5 of 8
judgement (the suit, justice, sentence or tribunal); by implication also strife
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 6 of 8
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בְּנֵ֥י of all such as are appointed H1121
בְּנֵ֥י of all such as are appointed
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 7 of 8
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
חֲלֽוֹף׃ to destruction H2475
חֲלֽוֹף׃ to destruction
Strong's: H2475
Word #: 8 of 8
properly, surviving; by implication (collectively) orphans
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
פְּתַח Open H6605
פְּתַח Open
Strong's: H6605
Word #: 1 of 7
to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
פִּ֥יךָ thy mouth H6310
פִּ֥יךָ thy mouth
Strong's: H6310
Word #: 2 of 7
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
שְׁפָט judge H8199
שְׁפָט judge
Strong's: H8199
Word #: 3 of 7
to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal
צֶ֑דֶק righteously H6664
צֶ֑דֶק righteously
Strong's: H6664
Word #: 4 of 7
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
וְ֝דִ֗ין and plead H1777
וְ֝דִ֗ין and plead
Strong's: H1777
Word #: 5 of 7
to rule; by implication to judge (as umpire); also to strive (as at law)
עָנִ֥י the cause of the poor H6041
עָנִ֥י the cause of the poor
Strong's: H6041
Word #: 6 of 7
depressed, in mind or circumstances
וְאֶבְיֽוֹן׃ and needy H34
וְאֶבְיֽוֹן׃ and needy
Strong's: H34
Word #: 7 of 7
destitute
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
אֵֽשֶׁת woman H802
אֵֽשֶׁת woman
Strong's: H802
Word #: 1 of 7
a woman
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
מִ֣י H4310
מִ֣י
Strong's: H4310
Word #: 3 of 7
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
יִמְצָ֑א Who can find H4672
יִמְצָ֑א Who can find
Strong's: H4672
Word #: 4 of 7
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
וְרָחֹ֖ק is far H7350
וְרָחֹ֖ק is far
Strong's: H7350
Word #: 5 of 7
remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
מִפְּנִינִ֣ים above rubies H6443
מִפְּנִינִ֣ים above rubies
Strong's: H6443
Word #: 6 of 7
ruby
מִכְרָֽהּ׃ for her price H4377
מִכְרָֽהּ׃ for her price
Strong's: H4377
Word #: 7 of 7
merchandise; also value
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
בָּ֣טַח doth safely trust H982
בָּ֣טַח doth safely trust
Strong's: H982
Word #: 1 of 7
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
בָּ֭הּ H0
בָּ֭הּ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 2 of 7
לֵ֣ב The heart H3820
לֵ֣ב The heart
Strong's: H3820
Word #: 3 of 7
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
בַּעְלָ֑הּ of her husband H1167
בַּעְלָ֑הּ of 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)
וְ֝שָׁלָ֗ל of spoil H7998
וְ֝שָׁלָ֗ל of spoil
Strong's: H7998
Word #: 5 of 7
booty
לֹ֣א H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 6 of 7
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יֶחְסָֽר׃ in her so that he shall have no need H2637
יֶחְסָֽר׃ in her so that he shall have no need
Strong's: H2637
Word #: 7 of 7
to lack; by implication, to fail, want, lessen
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
גְּמָלַ֣תְהוּ She will do H1580
גְּמָלַ֣תְהוּ She will do
Strong's: H1580
Word #: 1 of 7
to treat a person (well or ill), i.e., benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e., (specifically) to wean
ט֣וֹב him good H2896
ט֣וֹב him good
Strong's: H2896
Word #: 2 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
וְלֹא H3808
וְלֹא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 3 of 7
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
רָ֑ע and not evil H7451
רָ֑ע and not evil
Strong's: H7451
Word #: 4 of 7
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
כֹּ֝֗ל H3605
כֹּ֝֗ל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 5 of 7
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יְמֵ֣י all the days H3117
יְמֵ֣י all the days
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 6 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
חַיֶּֽיה׃ of her life H2416
חַיֶּֽיה׃ of her life
Strong's: H2416
Word #: 7 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
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
דָּ֭רְשָׁה She seeketh H1875
דָּ֭רְשָׁה She seeketh
Strong's: H1875
Word #: 1 of 6
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
צֶ֣מֶר wool H6785
צֶ֣מֶר wool
Strong's: H6785
Word #: 2 of 6
wool
וּפִשְׁתִּ֑ים and flax H6593
וּפִשְׁתִּ֑ים and flax
Strong's: H6593
Word #: 3 of 6
linen (i.e., the thread, as carded)
וַ֝תַּ֗עַשׂ and worketh H6213
וַ֝תַּ֗עַשׂ and worketh
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 4 of 6
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בְּחֵ֣פֶץ willingly H2656
בְּחֵ֣פֶץ willingly
Strong's: H2656
Word #: 5 of 6
pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in mind)
כַּפֶּֽיהָ׃ with her hands H3709
כַּפֶּֽיהָ׃ with her hands
Strong's: H3709
Word #: 6 of 6
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-
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
הָ֭יְתָה H1961
הָ֭יְתָה
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 1 of 6
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כָּאֳנִיּ֣וֹת ' ships H591
כָּאֳנִיּ֣וֹת ' ships
Strong's: H591
Word #: 2 of 6
a ship
סוֹחֵ֑ר She is like the merchants H5503
סוֹחֵ֑ר She is like the merchants
Strong's: H5503
Word #: 3 of 6
to travel round (specifically as a pedlar); intensively, to palpitate
מִ֝מֶּרְחָ֗ק from afar H4801
מִ֝מֶּרְחָ֗ק from afar
Strong's: H4801
Word #: 4 of 6
remoteness, i.e., (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar
תָּבִ֥יא she bringeth H935
תָּבִ֥יא she bringeth
Strong's: H935
Word #: 5 of 6
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
לַחְמָֽהּ׃ her food H3899
לַחְמָֽהּ׃ her food
Strong's: H3899
Word #: 6 of 6
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
וַתָּ֤קָם׀ She riseth H6965
וַתָּ֤קָם׀ She riseth
Strong's: H6965
Word #: 1 of 8
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
בְּע֬וֹד H5750
בְּע֬וֹד
Strong's: H5750
Word #: 2 of 8
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
לַ֗יְלָה also while it is yet night H3915
לַ֗יְלָה also while it is yet night
Strong's: H3915
Word #: 3 of 8
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
וַתִּתֵּ֣ן and giveth H5414
וַתִּתֵּ֣ן and giveth
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 4 of 8
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
טֶ֣רֶף meat H2964
טֶ֣רֶף meat
Strong's: H2964
Word #: 5 of 8
something torn, i.e., a fragment, e.g., a fresh leaf, prey, food
לְבֵיתָ֑הּ to her household H1004
לְבֵיתָ֑הּ to her household
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 6 of 8
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וְ֝חֹ֗ק and a portion H2706
וְ֝חֹ֗ק and a portion
Strong's: H2706
Word #: 7 of 8
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
לְנַעֲרֹתֶֽיהָ׃ to her maidens H5291
לְנַעֲרֹתֶֽיהָ׃ to her maidens
Strong's: H5291
Word #: 8 of 8
a girl (from infancy to adolescence)
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
זָמְמָ֣ה She considereth H2161
זָמְמָ֣ה She considereth
Strong's: H2161
Word #: 1 of 7
to plan, usually in a bad sense
שָׂ֭דֶה a field H7704
שָׂ֭דֶה a field
Strong's: H7704
Word #: 2 of 7
a field (as flat)
וַתִּקָּחֵ֑הוּ and buyeth H3947
וַתִּקָּחֵ֑הוּ and buyeth
Strong's: H3947
Word #: 3 of 7
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מִפְּרִ֥י it with the fruit H6529
מִפְּרִ֥י it with the fruit
Strong's: H6529
Word #: 4 of 7
fruit (literally or figuratively)
כַ֝פֶּ֗יהָ of her hands H3709
כַ֝פֶּ֗יהָ of her hands
Strong's: H3709
Word #: 5 of 7
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-
נָ֣טְעָ she planteth H5193
נָ֣טְעָ she planteth
Strong's: H5193
Word #: 6 of 7
properly, to strike in, i.e., fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
כָּֽרֶם׃ a vineyard H3754
כָּֽרֶם׃ a vineyard
Strong's: H3754
Word #: 7 of 7
a garden or vineyard
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
חָֽגְרָ֣ה She girdeth H2296
חָֽגְרָ֣ה She girdeth
Strong's: H2296
Word #: 1 of 5
to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
בְע֣וֹז with strength H5797
בְע֣וֹז with strength
Strong's: H5797
Word #: 2 of 5
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
מָתְנֶ֑יהָ her loins H4975
מָתְנֶ֑יהָ her loins
Strong's: H4975
Word #: 3 of 5
properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins
וַ֝תְּאַמֵּ֗ץ and strengtheneth H553
וַ֝תְּאַמֵּ֗ץ and strengtheneth
Strong's: H553
Word #: 4 of 5
to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
זְרֽוֹעֹתֶֽיהָ׃ her arms H2220
זְרֽוֹעֹתֶֽיהָ׃ her arms
Strong's: H2220
Word #: 5 of 5
the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
טָ֭עֲמָה She perceiveth H2938
טָ֭עֲמָה She perceiveth
Strong's: H2938
Word #: 1 of 8
to taste; figuratively, to perceive
כִּי H3588
כִּי
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 2 of 8
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
ט֣וֹב is good H2896
ט֣וֹב is good
Strong's: H2896
Word #: 3 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
סַחְרָ֑הּ that her merchandise H5504
סַחְרָ֑הּ that her merchandise
Strong's: H5504
Word #: 4 of 8
profit (from trade)
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 5 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִכְבֶּ֖ה goeth not out H3518
יִכְבֶּ֖ה goeth not out
Strong's: H3518
Word #: 6 of 8
to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger)
בַלַּ֣יְלָ by night H3915
בַלַּ֣יְלָ by night
Strong's: H3915
Word #: 7 of 8
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
נֵרָֽהּ׃ her candle H5216
נֵרָֽהּ׃ her candle
Strong's: H5216
Word #: 8 of 8
a lamp (i.e., the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
יָ֭דֶיהָ her hands H3027
יָ֭דֶיהָ her hands
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
שִׁלְּחָ֣ה She layeth H7971
שִׁלְּחָ֣ה She layeth
Strong's: H7971
Word #: 2 of 6
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
בַכִּישׁ֑וֹר to the spindle H3601
בַכִּישׁ֑וֹר to the spindle
Strong's: H3601
Word #: 3 of 6
literally a director, i.e., the spindle or shank of a distaff, by which it is twirled
וְ֝כַפֶּ֗יהָ and her hands H3709
וְ֝כַפֶּ֗יהָ and her hands
Strong's: H3709
Word #: 4 of 6
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-
תָּ֣מְכוּ hold H8551
תָּ֣מְכוּ hold
Strong's: H8551
Word #: 5 of 6
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
פָֽלֶךְ׃ the distaff H6418
פָֽלֶךְ׃ the distaff
Strong's: H6418
Word #: 6 of 6
a circuit (i.e., district); also a spindle (as whirled); hence, a crutch
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
כַּ֭פָּהּ her hand H3709
כַּ֭פָּהּ her hand
Strong's: H3709
Word #: 1 of 6
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-
פָּרְשָׂ֣ה She stretcheth out H6566
פָּרְשָׂ֣ה She stretcheth out
Strong's: H6566
Word #: 2 of 6
to break apart, disperse, etc
לֶעָנִ֑י to the poor H6041
לֶעָנִ֑י to the poor
Strong's: H6041
Word #: 3 of 6
depressed, in mind or circumstances
וְ֝יָדֶ֗יהָ her hands H3027
וְ֝יָדֶ֗יהָ her hands
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 4 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
שִׁלְּחָ֥ה yea she reacheth forth H7971
שִׁלְּחָ֥ה yea she reacheth forth
Strong's: H7971
Word #: 5 of 6
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
לָֽאֶבְיֽוֹן׃ to the needy H34
לָֽאֶבְיֽוֹן׃ to the needy
Strong's: H34
Word #: 6 of 6
destitute
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
לֹא H3808
לֹא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 1 of 9
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תִירָ֣א She is not afraid H3372
תִירָ֣א She is not afraid
Strong's: H3372
Word #: 2 of 9
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
בֵּ֝יתָ֗הּ for all her household H1004
בֵּ֝יתָ֗הּ for all her household
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 3 of 9
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
מִשָּׁ֑לֶג of the snow H7950
מִשָּׁ֑לֶג of the snow
Strong's: H7950
Word #: 4 of 9
snow (probably from its whiteness)
כִּ֥י H3588
כִּ֥י
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
כָל H3605
כָל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 6 of 9
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בֵּ֝יתָ֗הּ for all her household H1004
בֵּ֝יתָ֗הּ for all her household
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 7 of 9
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
לָבֻ֥שׁ are clothed H3847
לָבֻ֥שׁ are clothed
Strong's: H3847
Word #: 8 of 9
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
שָׁנִֽים׃ with scarlet H8144
שָׁנִֽים׃ with scarlet
Strong's: H8144
Word #: 9 of 9
crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
מַרְבַדִּ֥ים herself coverings of tapestry H4765
מַרְבַדִּ֥ים herself coverings of tapestry
Strong's: H4765
Word #: 1 of 6
a coverlet
עָֽשְׂתָה She maketh H6213
עָֽשְׂתָה She maketh
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 2 of 6
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
לָּ֑הּ H0
לָּ֑הּ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 3 of 6
שֵׁ֖שׁ is silk H8336
שֵׁ֖שׁ is silk
Strong's: H8336
Word #: 4 of 6
bleached stuff, i.e., white linen or (by analogy) marble
וְאַרְגָּמָ֣ן and purple H713
וְאַרְגָּמָ֣ן and purple
Strong's: H713
Word #: 5 of 6
purple (the color or the dyed stuff)
לְבוּשָֽׁהּ׃ her clothing H3830
לְבוּשָֽׁהּ׃ her clothing
Strong's: H3830
Word #: 6 of 6
a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
נוֹדָ֣ע is known H3045
נוֹדָ֣ע is known
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
בַּשְּׁעָרִ֣ים in the gates H8179
בַּשְּׁעָרִ֣ים in the gates
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 2 of 7
an opening, i.e., door or gate
בַּעְלָ֑הּ Her husband H1167
בַּעְלָ֑הּ Her husband
Strong's: H1167
Word #: 3 of 7
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
בְּ֝שִׁבְתּ֗וֹ when he sitteth H3427
בְּ֝שִׁבְתּ֗וֹ when he sitteth
Strong's: H3427
Word #: 4 of 7
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
עִם H5973
עִם
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 5 of 7
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
זִקְנֵי among the elders H2205
זִקְנֵי among the elders
Strong's: H2205
Word #: 6 of 7
old
אָֽרֶץ׃ of the land H776
אָֽרֶץ׃ of the land
Strong's: H776
Word #: 7 of 7
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
סָדִ֣ין fine linen H5466
סָדִ֣ין fine linen
Strong's: H5466
Word #: 1 of 6
a wrapper, i.e., shirt
עָ֭שְׂתָה She maketh H6213
עָ֭שְׂתָה She maketh
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 2 of 6
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וַתִּמְכֹּ֑ר and selleth H4376
וַתִּמְכֹּ֑ר and selleth
Strong's: H4376
Word #: 3 of 6
to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
וַ֝חֲג֗וֹר girdles H2289
וַ֝חֲג֗וֹר girdles
Strong's: H2289
Word #: 4 of 6
belted
נָתְנָ֥ה it and delivereth H5414
נָתְנָ֥ה it and delivereth
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 5 of 6
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לַֽכְּנַעֲנִֽי׃ unto the merchant H3669
לַֽכְּנַעֲנִֽי׃ unto the merchant
Strong's: H3669
Word #: 6 of 6
a kenaanite or inhabitant of kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the canaanites standing for their neighbors the ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile c
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
עֹז Strength H5797
עֹז Strength
Strong's: H5797
Word #: 1 of 6
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
וְהָדָ֥ר and honour H1926
וְהָדָ֥ר and honour
Strong's: H1926
Word #: 2 of 6
magnificence, i.e., ornament or splendor
לְבוּשָׁ֑הּ are her clothing H3830
לְבוּשָׁ֑הּ are her clothing
Strong's: H3830
Word #: 3 of 6
a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
וַ֝תִּשְׂחַ֗ק and she shall rejoice H7832
וַ֝תִּשְׂחַ֗ק and she shall rejoice
Strong's: H7832
Word #: 4 of 6
to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
לְי֣וֹם in time H3117
לְי֣וֹם in time
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 5 of 6
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
אַחֲרֽוֹן׃ to come H314
אַחֲרֽוֹן׃ to come
Strong's: H314
Word #: 6 of 6
hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
פִּ֭יהָ her mouth H6310
פִּ֭יהָ her mouth
Strong's: H6310
Word #: 1 of 7
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
פָּתְחָ֣ה She openeth H6605
פָּתְחָ֣ה She openeth
Strong's: H6605
Word #: 2 of 7
to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
בְחָכְמָ֑ה with wisdom H2451
בְחָכְמָ֑ה with wisdom
Strong's: H2451
Word #: 3 of 7
wisdom (in a good sense)
וְת֥וֹרַת is the law H8451
וְת֥וֹרַת is the law
Strong's: H8451
Word #: 4 of 7
a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch
חֶ֝֗סֶד of kindness H2617
חֶ֝֗סֶד of kindness
Strong's: H2617
Word #: 5 of 7
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 6 of 7
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
לְשׁוֹנָֽהּ׃ and in her tongue H3956
לְשׁוֹנָֽהּ׃ and in her tongue
Strong's: H3956
Word #: 7 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,
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
צ֭וֹפִיָּה She looketh well H6822
צ֭וֹפִיָּה She looketh well
Strong's: H6822
Word #: 1 of 7
properly, to lean forward, i.e., to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
הֲלִיכ֣וֹת to the ways H1979
הֲלִיכ֣וֹת to the ways
Strong's: H1979
Word #: 2 of 7
a walking; by implication, a procession or march, a caravan
בֵּיתָ֑הּ of her household H1004
בֵּיתָ֑הּ of her household
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 3 of 7
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וְלֶ֥חֶם not the bread H3899
וְלֶ֥חֶם not the bread
Strong's: H3899
Word #: 4 of 7
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
עַ֝צְל֗וּת of idleness H6104
עַ֝צְל֗וּת of idleness
Strong's: H6104
Word #: 5 of 7
indolence
לֹ֣א H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 6 of 7
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תֹאכֵֽל׃ and eateth H398
תֹאכֵֽל׃ and eateth
Strong's: H398
Word #: 7 of 7
to eat (literally or figuratively)
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
קָ֣מוּ arise up H6965
קָ֣מוּ arise up
Strong's: H6965
Word #: 1 of 5
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
בָ֭נֶיהָ Her children H1121
בָ֭נֶיהָ Her children
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 2 of 5
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וַֽיְאַשְּׁר֑וּהָ and call her blessed H833
וַֽיְאַשְּׁר֑וּהָ and call her blessed
Strong's: H833
Word #: 3 of 5
to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, prosper
בַּ֝עְלָ֗הּ her husband H1167
בַּ֝עְלָ֗הּ her husband
Strong's: H1167
Word #: 4 of 5
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
וַֽיְהַֽלְלָֽהּ׃ also and he praiseth H1984
וַֽיְהַֽלְלָֽהּ׃ also and he praiseth
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 5 of 5
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
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
רַבּ֣וֹת Many H7227
רַבּ֣וֹת Many
Strong's: H7227
Word #: 1 of 8
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
בָּ֭נוֹת daughters H1323
בָּ֭נוֹת daughters
Strong's: H1323
Word #: 2 of 8
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
עָ֣שׂוּ have done H6213
עָ֣שׂוּ have done
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 3 of 8
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
חָ֑יִל virtuously H2428
חָ֑יִל virtuously
Strong's: H2428
Word #: 4 of 8
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
וְ֝אַ֗תְּ H859
וְ֝אַ֗תְּ
Strong's: H859
Word #: 5 of 8
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
עָלִ֥ית but thou excellest H5927
עָלִ֥ית but thou excellest
Strong's: H5927
Word #: 6 of 8
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 7 of 8
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כֻּלָּֽנָה׃ H3605
כֻּלָּֽנָה׃
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 8 of 8
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
שֶׁ֣קֶר is deceitful H8267
שֶׁ֣קֶר is deceitful
Strong's: H8267
Word #: 1 of 9
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
הַ֭חֵן Favour H2580
הַ֭חֵן Favour
Strong's: H2580
Word #: 2 of 9
graciousness, i.e., subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
וְהֶ֣בֶל is vain H1892
וְהֶ֣בֶל is vain
Strong's: H1892
Word #: 3 of 9
emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
הַיֹּ֑פִי and beauty H3308
הַיֹּ֑פִי and beauty
Strong's: H3308
Word #: 4 of 9
beauty
אִשָּׁ֥ה but a woman H802
אִשָּׁ֥ה but a woman
Strong's: H802
Word #: 5 of 9
a woman
יִרְאַת that feareth H3373
יִרְאַת that feareth
Strong's: H3373
Word #: 6 of 9
fearing; morally, reverent
יְ֝הוָ֗ה the LORD H3068
יְ֝הוָ֗ה the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 7 of 9
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
הִ֣יא H1931
הִ֣יא
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 8 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
תִתְהַלָּֽל׃ she shall be praised H1984
תִתְהַלָּֽל׃ she shall be praised
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 9 of 9
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
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
תְּנוּ Give H5414
תְּנוּ Give
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 1 of 7
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לָ֭הּ H0
לָ֭הּ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 2 of 7
מִפְּרִ֣י her of the fruit H6529
מִפְּרִ֣י her of the fruit
Strong's: H6529
Word #: 3 of 7
fruit (literally or figuratively)
יָדֶ֑יהָ of her hands H3027
יָדֶ֑יהָ of her hands
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 4 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
וִֽיהַלְל֖וּהָ praise H1984
וִֽיהַלְל֖וּהָ praise
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 5 of 7
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
בַשְּׁעָרִ֣ים her in the gates H8179
בַשְּׁעָרִ֣ים her in the gates
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 6 of 7
an opening, i.e., door or gate
מַעֲשֶֽׂיהָ׃ and let her own works H4639
מַעֲשֶֽׂיהָ׃ and let her own works
Strong's: H4639
Word #: 7 of 7
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property