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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 10משלי 10

Each verse opens with the running Hebrew, an English translation, and a discourse note (its connective, relation, and role in the argument). Below follows the word-by-word breakdown in six tiers: gloss, case/state or parsing, syntax, semantic force, and a lexical note.

Case Nominative Genitive Dative Accusative Vocative Verb (no case) Indeclinable

Discourse notes head each verse: relation · connective · clause-flow. Indentation marks prominence — flush-left = main line of argument; indented = supporting / subordinate material.

Theme

Proverbs 10 (32 verses in the MT) opens: The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son the heaviness of his mother. The middle of the chapter continues: He the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. It closes: The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked frowardness.

Translation & textual notes

The Hebrew base text here follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition as represented by the Westminster Leningrad Codex / MorphHB diplomatic stream imported from OSHB; distinctively copyrighted apparatus from BHS or BHQ is not reproduced. Proverbs 10 comprises 32 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — The proverbs of Solomon. The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son the heaviness of his mother. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. YHWH will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. He becometh poor that dealeth a slack hand: but the hand of the. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fa. The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. The mouth of a righteous a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Hatred stirreth up strifes:. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — The rich man's wealth his strong city: the destruction of the poor their. The rich man's wealth his strong city: the destruction of the poor their poverty. The labour of the righteous to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. He the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. He that hideth hatred lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, a fool. In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — The blessing of YHWH, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. The blessing of YHWH, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding has wisdom. The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. As the whirlwind passeth, so the wicked no : but the righteous an everlasting foundation. As vinegar to the teeth,. Movement V (vv. 29-32) — The way of YHWH strength to the upright: but destruction to the workers. The way of YHWH strength to the upright: but destruction to the workers of iniquity. The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked frowardness. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

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מִשְׁלֵ֗י שְׁלֹ֫מֹ֥ה בֵּ֣ן חָ֭כָם יְשַׂמַּח אָ֑ב וּבֵ֥ן כְּ֝סִ֗יל תּוּגַ֥ת אִמּֽוֹ

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son the heaviness of his mother.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and you shall rejoice'. Opens the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
מִשְׁלֵ֗יhis oracleN c · מָשָׁל (H4912)Construct chain (genitival)מָשָׁל (H4912) 'his oracle'.
שְׁלֹ֫מֹ֥הSolomonN · שְׁלֹמֹה (H8010)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁלֹמֹה (H8010) 'Solomon'.
בֵּ֣ןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
חָ֭כָםwise [of]Adj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise [of]'.
יְשַׂמַּחand you shall rejoicePiel impf 3ms · שָׂמַח (H8055)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׂמַח (H8055) 'and you shall rejoice'.
אָ֑בa fatherN c · אָב (H1)Construct chain (genitival)אָב (H1) 'a father'.
וּבֵ֥ןand the son ofconj וְ + N com m sg abs · בֵּן (H1121)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בֵּן (H1121) 'and the son of'.
כְּ֝סִ֗ילfoolAdj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'fool'.
תּוּגַ֥תfromN c · תּוּגָה (H8424)Construct chain (genitival)תּוּגָה (H8424) 'from'.
אִמּֽוֹhis motherN c · אֵם (H517)Construct chain (genitival)אֵם (H517) 'his mother'.
2

לֹא י֭וֹעִילוּ אוֹצְר֣וֹת רֶ֑שַׁע וּ֝צְדָקָ֗ה תַּצִּ֥יל מִמָּֽוֶת

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'at all'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
לֹאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
י֭וֹעִילוּat allHiphil impf 3mp · יָעַל (H3276)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָעַל (H3276) 'at all'.
אוֹצְר֣וֹתthe treasury ofN c · אוֹצָר (H214)Construct chain (genitival)אוֹצָר (H214) 'the treasury of'.
רֶ֑שַׁעtheir wickednessN c · רֶשַׁע (H7562)Construct chain (genitival)רֶשַׁע (H7562) 'their wickedness'.
וּ֝צְדָקָ֗הand righteousnessconj וְ + N com f sg abs · צְדָקָה (H6666)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צְדָקָה (H6666) 'and righteousness'.
תַּצִּ֥ילhas deliveredHiphil impf 3fs · נָצַל (H5337)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָצַל (H5337) 'has delivered'.
מִמָּֽוֶתfrom deathprep + N com m sg abs · מָוֶת (H4194)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָוֶת (H4194) 'from death'.
3

לֹֽא יַרְעִ֣יב יְ֭הוָה נֶ֣פֶשׁ צַדִּ֑יק וְהַוַּ֖ת רְשָׁעִ֣ים יֶהְדֹּֽף

YHWH will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and he let you hunger'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
לֹֽאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יַרְעִ֣יבand he let you hungerHiphil impf 3ms · רָעֵב (H7456)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָעֵב (H7456) 'and he let you hunger'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
נֶ֣פֶשׁa personN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'a person'.
צַדִּ֑יקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
וְהַוַּ֖תcalamityconj וְ + N com f sg constr · הַוָּה (H1942)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הַוָּה (H1942) 'calamity'.
רְשָׁעִ֣יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
יֶהְדֹּֽףhe shoved himQal impf 3ms · הָדַף (H1920)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָדַף (H1920) 'he shoved him'.
4

רָ֗אשׁ עֹשֶׂ֥ה כַף רְמִיָּ֑ה וְיַ֖ד חָרוּצִ֣ים תַּעֲשִֽׁיר

He becometh poor that dealeth a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'he did'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
רָ֗אשׁlackN c · רוּשׁ (H7326)Construct chain (genitival)רוּשׁ (H7326) 'lack'.
עֹשֶׂ֥הhe didQal ptc ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorעָשָׂה (H6213) 'he did'.
כַףa pan ofN c · כַּף (H3709)Construct chain (genitival)כַּף (H3709) 'a pan of'.
רְמִיָּ֑הdeceit(-fulN c · רְמִיָּה (H7423)Construct chain (genitival)רְמִיָּה (H7423) 'deceit(-ful'.
וְיַ֖דand the hand ofconj וְ + N com c sg constr · יָד (H3027)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָד (H3027) 'and the hand of'.
חָרוּצִ֣יםinAdj · חֲרוּץ (H2742)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲרוּץ (H2742) 'in'.
תַּעֲשִֽׁירmade richHiphil impf 3fs · עָשַׁר (H6238)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָשַׁר (H6238) 'made rich'.
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אֹגֵ֣ר בַּ֭קַּיִץ בֵּ֣ן מַשְׂכִּ֑יל נִרְדָּ֥ם בַּ֝קָּצִ֗יר בֵּ֣ן מֵבִֽישׁ

He that gathereth in summer a wise son: he that sleepeth in harvest a son that causeth shame.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'you will gather'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
אֹגֵ֣רyou will gatherQal ptc ms · אָגַר (H103)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאָגַר (H103) 'you will gather'.
בַּ֭קַּיִץand summerprep + art + N com m sg abs · קַיִץ (H7019)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קַיִץ (H7019) 'and summer'.
בֵּ֣ןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
מַשְׂכִּ֑ילyou may prosperHiphil ptc ms · שָׂכַל (H7919)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂכַל (H7919) 'you may prosper'.
נִרְדָּ֥םwas fast asleepN · רָדַם (H7290)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָדַם (H7290) 'was fast asleep'.
בַּ֝קָּצִ֗ירharvest ofprep + art + N com m sg abs · קָצִיר (H7105)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קָצִיר (H7105) 'harvest of'.
בֵּ֣ןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
מֵבִֽישׁwere ashamedHiphil ptc ms · בּוּשׁ (H954)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבּוּשׁ (H954) 'were ashamed'.
6

בְּ֭רָכוֹת לְרֹ֣אשׁ צַדִּ֑יק וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים יְכַסֶּ֥ה חָמָֽס

Blessings upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'that covers'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בְּ֭רָכוֹתa blessingN c · בְּרָכָה (H1293)Construct chain (genitival)בְּרָכָה (H1293) 'a blessing'.
לְרֹ֣אשׁas headprep + N com m sg abs · רֹאשׁ (H7218)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֹאשׁ (H7218) 'as head'.
צַדִּ֑יקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
וּפִ֥יAnd the opening ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'And the opening of'.
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
יְכַסֶּ֥הthat coversPiel impf 3ms · כָּסָה (H3680)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalכָּסָה (H3680) 'that covers'.
חָמָֽסviolenceN c · חָמָס (H2555)Construct chain (genitival)חָמָס (H2555) 'violence'.
7

זֵ֣כֶר צַ֭דִּיק לִבְרָכָ֑ה וְשֵׁ֖ם רְשָׁעִ֣ים יִרְקָֽב

The memory of the just blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'rot'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
זֵ֣כֶרthe remembrance ofN c · זֵכֶר (H2143)Construct chain (genitival)זֵכֶר (H2143) 'the remembrance of'.
צַ֭דִּיקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
לִבְרָכָ֑הinto a blessingprep + N com f sg abs · בְּרָכָה (H1293)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בְּרָכָה (H1293) 'into a blessing'.
וְשֵׁ֖םand the name ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · שֵׁם (H8034)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שֵׁם (H8034) 'and the name of'.
רְשָׁעִ֣יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
יִרְקָֽבrotQal impf 3ms · רָקַב (H7537)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָקַב (H7537) 'rot'.
8

חֲכַם לֵ֭ב יִקַּ֣ח מִצְוֺ֑ת וֶאֱוִ֥יל שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם יִלָּבֵֽט

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'he shall take'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
חֲכַםwise [of]Adj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise [of]'.
לֵ֭בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
יִקַּ֣חhe shall takeQal impf 3ms · לָקַח (H3947)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalלָקַח (H3947) 'he shall take'.
מִצְוֺ֑תthe commandments ofN c · מִצְוָה (H4687)Construct chain (genitival)מִצְוָה (H4687) 'the commandments of'.
וֶאֱוִ֥ילfoolconj וְ + Adj · אֱוִיל (H191)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֱוִיל (H191) 'fool'.
שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִםlipsN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'lips'.
יִלָּבֵֽטfallN · לָבַט (H3832)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לָבַט (H3832) 'fall'.
9

הוֹלֵ֣ךְ בַּ֭תֹּם יֵ֣לֶךְ בֶּ֑טַח וּמְעַקֵּ֥שׁ דְּ֝רָכָ֗יו יִוָּדֵֽעַ

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'walking'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
הוֹלֵ֣ךְwalkingQal ptc ms · הָלַךְ (H1980)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorהָלַךְ (H1980) 'walking'.
בַּ֭תֹּםin the integrity ofprep + art + N com m sg abs · תֹּם (H8537)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תֹּם (H8537) 'in the integrity of'.
יֵ֣לֶךְlet him goQal impf 3ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָלַךְ (H3212) 'let him go'.
בֶּ֑טַחin securityN c · בֶּטַח (H983)Construct chain (genitival)בֶּטַח (H983) 'in security'.
וּמְעַקֵּ֥שׁmake crookedconj וְ + Piel ptc ms · עָקַשׁ (H6140)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorעָקַשׁ (H6140) 'make crooked'.
דְּ֝רָכָ֗יוhis waysN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'his ways'.
יִוָּדֵֽעַshall it be knownN · יָדַע (H3045)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָדַע (H3045) 'shall it be known'.
10

קֹ֣רֵֽץ עַ֭יִן יִתֵּ֣ן עַצָּ֑בֶת וֶאֱוִ֥יל שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם יִלָּבֵֽט

He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'form'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
קֹ֣רֵֽץformQal ptc ms · קָרַץ (H7169)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorקָרַץ (H7169) 'form'.
עַ֭יִןeyeN c · עַיִן (H5869)Construct chain (genitival)עַיִן (H5869) 'eye'.
יִתֵּ֣ןwould giveQal impf 3ms · נָתַן (H5414)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָתַן (H5414) 'would give'.
עַצָּ֑בֶתsorrowN c · עַצֶּבֶת (H6094)Construct chain (genitival)עַצֶּבֶת (H6094) 'sorrow'.
וֶאֱוִ֥ילfoolconj וְ + Adj · אֱוִיל (H191)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֱוִיל (H191) 'fool'.
שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִםlipsN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'lips'.
יִלָּבֵֽטfallN · לָבַט (H3832)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לָבַט (H3832) 'fall'.
11

מְק֣וֹר חַ֭יִּים פִּ֣י צַדִּ֑יק וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים יְכַסֶּ֥ה חָמָֽס

The mouth of a righteous a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'that covers'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
מְק֣וֹרthe flow ofN c · מָקוֹר (H4726)Construct chain (genitival)מָקוֹר (H4726) 'the flow of'.
חַ֭יִּיםaliveN c · חַי (H2416)Construct chain (genitival)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
פִּ֣יthe mouth ofN c · פֶּה (H6310)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּה (H6310) 'the mouth of'.
צַדִּ֑יקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
וּפִ֥יAnd the opening ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'And the opening of'.
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
יְכַסֶּ֥הthat coversPiel impf 3ms · כָּסָה (H3680)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalכָּסָה (H3680) 'that covers'.
חָמָֽסviolenceN c · חָמָס (H2555)Construct chain (genitival)חָמָס (H2555) 'violence'.
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שִׂ֭נְאָה תְּעוֹרֵ֣ר מְדָנִ֑ים וְעַ֥ל כָּל פְּ֝שָׁעִ֗ים תְּכַסֶּ֥ה אַהֲבָֽה

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'awake'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
שִׂ֭נְאָהbecause of the hatred ofN c · שִׂנְאָה (H8135)Construct chain (genitival)שִׂנְאָה (H8135) 'because of the hatred of'.
תְּעוֹרֵ֣רawakePolel impf 3fs · עוּר (H5782)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעוּר (H5782) 'awake'.
מְדָנִ֑יםdiscordN c · מְדָן (H4090)Construct chain (genitival)מְדָן (H4090) 'discord'.
וְעַ֥לand onconj וְ + prep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'and on'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
פְּ֝שָׁעִ֗יםand transgressionN c · פֶשַע (H6588)Construct chain (genitival)פֶשַע (H6588) 'and transgression'.
תְּכַסֶּ֥הyou shall concealPiel impf 3fs · כָּסָה (H3680)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalכָּסָה (H3680) 'you shall conceal'.
אַהֲבָֽהout of the love ofN c · אַהֲבָה (H160)Construct chain (genitival)אַהֲבָה (H160) 'out of the love of'.
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בְּשִׂפְתֵ֣י נָ֭בוֹן תִּמָּצֵ֣א חָכְמָ֑ה וְ֝שֵׁ֗בֶט לְגֵ֣ו חֲסַר לֵֽב

In the lips of him that has understanding wisdom is found: but a rod for the back of him that is void of understanding.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
בְּשִׂפְתֵ֣יthe edge ofprep + N com f du constr · שָׂפָה (H8193)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
נָ֭בוֹןdiscerningN · בִּין (H995)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בִּין (H995) 'discerning'.
תִּמָּצֵ֣אshe findsN · מָצָא (H4672)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָצָא (H4672) 'she finds'.
חָכְמָ֑הwisdomN c · חָכְמָה (H2451)Construct chain (genitival)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'wisdom'.
וְ֝שֵׁ֗בֶטthe tribe ofconj וְ + N com m sg abs · שֵׁבֶט (H7626)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שֵׁבֶט (H7626) 'the tribe of'.
לְגֵ֣וamongprep + N com m sg constr · גֵּו (H1460)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גֵּו (H1460) 'among'.
חֲסַרdestituteAdj · חָסֵר (H2638)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָסֵר (H2638) 'destitute'.
לֵֽבthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
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חֲכָמִ֥ים יִצְפְּנוּ דָ֑עַת וּפִֽי אֱ֝וִיל מְחִתָּ֥ה קְרֹבָֽה

Wise lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish near destruction.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and she hid him'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
חֲכָמִ֥יםwiseAdj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise'.
יִצְפְּנוּand she hid himQal impf 3mp · צָפַן (H6845)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalצָפַן (H6845) 'and she hid him'.
דָ֑עַתknowledgeN c · דַּעַת (H1847)Construct chain (genitival)דַּעַת (H1847) 'knowledge'.
וּפִֽיAnd the opening ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'And the opening of'.
אֱ֝וִילfoolAdj · אֱוִיל (H191)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֱוִיל (H191) 'fool'.
מְחִתָּ֥הandN c · מְחִתָּה (H4288)Construct chain (genitival)מְחִתָּה (H4288) 'and'.
קְרֹבָֽהnearAdj · קָרוֹב (H7138)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קָרוֹב (H7138) 'near'.
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ה֣וֹן עָ֭שִׁיר קִרְיַ֣ת עֻזּ֑וֹ מְחִתַּ֖ת דַּלִּ֣ים רֵישָֽׁם

The rich man's wealth his strong city: the destruction of the poor their poverty.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
ה֣וֹןenoughN c · הוֹן (H1952)Construct chain (genitival)הוֹן (H1952) 'enough'.
עָ֭שִׁירthe rich (one)Adj · עָשִׁיר (H6223)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָשִׁיר (H6223) 'the rich (one)'.
קִרְיַ֣תa cityN c · קִרְיָה (H7151)Construct chain (genitival)קִרְיָה (H7151) 'a city'.
עֻזּ֑וֹstrengthN c · עֹז (H5797)Construct chain (genitival)עֹז (H5797) 'strength'.
מְחִתַּ֖תandN c · מְחִתָּה (H4288)Construct chain (genitival)מְחִתָּה (H4288) 'and'.
דַּלִּ֣יםpoorAdj · דַּל (H1800)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דַּל (H1800) 'poor'.
רֵישָֽׁםpovertyN c · רֵישׁ (H7389)Construct chain (genitival)רֵישׁ (H7389) 'poverty'.
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פְּעֻלַּ֣ת צַדִּ֣יק לְחַיִּ֑ים תְּבוּאַ֖ת רָשָׁ֣ע לְחַטָּֽאת

The labour of the righteous to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
פְּעֻלַּ֣תthe wages ofN c · פְּעֻלָּה (H6468)Construct chain (genitival)פְּעֻלָּה (H6468) 'the wages of'.
צַדִּ֣יקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
לְחַיִּ֑יםaliveprep + N com m pl abs · חַי (H2416)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
תְּבוּאַ֖תproduce ofN c · תְּבוּאָה (H8393)Construct chain (genitival)תְּבוּאָה (H8393) 'produce of'.
רָשָׁ֣עthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
לְחַטָּֽאתfor a sin offeringprep + N com f sg abs · חַטָּאת (H2403)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חַטָּאת (H2403) 'for a sin offering'.
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אֹ֣רַח לְ֭חַיִּים שׁוֹמֵ֣ר מוּסָ֑ר וְעוֹזֵ֖ב תּוֹכַ֣חַת מַתְעֶֽה

He the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'and you shall keep'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
אֹ֣רַחthe way ofN c · אֹרַח (H734)Construct chain (genitival)אֹרַח (H734) 'the way of'.
לְ֭חַיִּיםaliveprep + N com m pl abs · חַי (H2416)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
שׁוֹמֵ֣רand you shall keepQal ptc ms · שָׁמַר (H8104)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַר (H8104) 'and you shall keep'.
מוּסָ֑רthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
וְעוֹזֵ֖בyou forsakeconj וְ + Qal ptc ms · עָזַב (H5800)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorעָזַב (H5800) 'you forsake'.
תּוֹכַ֣חַתandN c · תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433) 'and'.
מַתְעֶֽהwanderingHiphil ptc ms · תָּעָה (H8582)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorתָּעָה (H8582) 'wandering'.
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מְכַסֶּ֣ה שִׂ֭נְאָה שִׂפְתֵי שָׁ֑קֶר וּמוֹצִ֥א דִ֝בָּ֗ה ה֣וּא כְסִֽיל

He that hideth hatred lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, a fool.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'that covers'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
מְכַסֶּ֣הthat coversPiel ptc ms · כָּסָה (H3680)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorכָּסָה (H3680) 'that covers'.
שִׂ֭נְאָהbecause of the hatred ofN c · שִׂנְאָה (H8135)Construct chain (genitival)שִׂנְאָה (H8135) 'because of the hatred of'.
שִׂפְתֵיthe edge ofN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
שָׁ֑קֶרfalsehoodN c · שֶׁקֶר (H8267)Construct chain (genitival)שֶׁקֶר (H8267) 'falsehood'.
וּמוֹצִ֥אand he went outconj וְ + Hiphil ptc ms · יָצָא (H3318)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorיָצָא (H3318) 'and he went out'.
דִ֝בָּ֗הa slanderN c · דִּבָּה (H1681)Construct chain (genitival)דִּבָּה (H1681) 'a slander'.
ה֣וּאhepron 3ms · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'he'.
כְסִֽילfoolAdj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'fool'.
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בְּרֹ֣ב דְּ֭בָרִים לֹ֣א יֶחְדַּל פָּ֑שַׁע וְחֹשֵׂ֖ךְ שְׂפָתָ֣יו מַשְׂכִּֽיל

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips wise.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'will cease'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
בְּרֹ֣בfor multitudeprep + N com c sg constr · רֹב (H7230)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֹב (H7230) 'for multitude'.
דְּ֭בָרִיםwords/chargesN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'words/charges'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יֶחְדַּלwill ceaseQal impf 3ms · חָדַל (H2308)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalחָדַל (H2308) 'will cease'.
פָּ֑שַׁעtransgression/disputed claimN c · פֶשַע (H6588)Construct chain (genitival)פֶשַע (H6588) 'transgression/disputed claim'.
וְחֹשֵׂ֖ךְwithheldconj וְ + Qal ptc ms · חָשַׂךְ (H2820)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorחָשַׂךְ (H2820) 'withheld'.
שְׂפָתָ֣יוthe edge ofN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
מַשְׂכִּֽילyou may prosperHiphil ptc ms · שָׂכַל (H7919)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂכַל (H7919) 'you may prosper'.
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כֶּ֣סֶף נִ֭בְחָר לְשׁ֣וֹן צַדִּ֑יק לֵ֖ב רְשָׁעִ֣ים כִּמְעָֽט

The tongue of the just choice silver: the heart of the wicked little worth.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כֶּ֣סֶףsilverN c · כֶּסֶף (H3701)Construct chain (genitival)כֶּסֶף (H3701) 'silver'.
נִ֭בְחָרhe will chooseN · בָּחַר (H977)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּחַר (H977) 'he will choose'.
לְשׁ֣וֹןtongueN c · לָשׁוֹן (H3956)Construct chain (genitival)לָשׁוֹן (H3956) 'tongue'.
צַדִּ֑יקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
לֵ֖בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
רְשָׁעִ֣יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
כִּמְעָֽטalmostprep + N com m sg abs · מְעַט (H4592)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מְעַט (H4592) 'almost'.
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שִׂפְתֵ֣י צַ֭דִּיק יִרְע֣וּ רַבִּ֑ים וֶֽ֝אֱוִילִ֗ים בַּחֲסַר לֵ֥ב יָמֽוּתוּ

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'graze'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
שִׂפְתֵ֣יthe edge ofN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
צַ֭דִּיקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
יִרְע֣וּgrazeQal impf 3mp · רָעָה (H7462)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָעָה (H7462) 'graze'.
רַבִּ֑יםmanyAdj · רַב (H7227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַב (H7227) 'many'.
וֶֽ֝אֱוִילִ֗יםandconj וְ + Adj · אֱוִיל (H191)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֱוִיל (H191) 'and'.
בַּחֲסַרdestituteprep + Adj · חָסֵר (H2638)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָסֵר (H2638) 'destitute'.
לֵ֥בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
יָמֽוּתוּand he diedQal impf 3mp · מוּת (H4191)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמוּת (H4191) 'and he died'.
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בִּרְכַּ֣ת יְ֭הוָה הִ֣יא תַעֲשִׁ֑יר וְלֹֽא יוֹסִ֖ף עֶ֣צֶב עִמָּֽהּ

The blessing of YHWH, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'made rich'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
בִּרְכַּ֣תblessings ofN c · בְּרָכָה (H1293)Construct chain (genitival)בְּרָכָה (H1293) 'blessings of'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
הִ֣יאthat ispron 3fs · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'that is'.
תַעֲשִׁ֑ירmade richHiphil impf 3fs · עָשַׁר (H6238)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָשַׁר (H6238) 'made rich'.
וְלֹֽאand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
יוֹסִ֖ףhe shall addHiphil impf 3ms · יָסַף (H3254)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָסַף (H3254) 'he shall add'.
עֶ֣צֶבin painN c · עֶצֶב (H6089)Construct chain (genitival)עֶצֶב (H6089) 'in pain'.
עִמָּֽהּwith herprep + sfx 3fs · עִם (H5973)Particle or relational elementעִם (H5973) 'with her'.
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כִּשְׂח֣וֹק לִ֭כְסִיל עֲשׂ֣וֹת זִמָּ֑ה וְ֝חָכְמָ֗ה לְאִ֣ישׁ תְּבוּנָֽה

as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding has wisdom.

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complementasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'to do'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כִּשְׂח֣וֹקtoprep + N com m sg abs · שְׂחוֹק (H7814)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׂחוֹק (H7814) 'to'.
לִ֭כְסִילandprep + Adj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.
עֲשׂ֣וֹתto doQal inf constr · עָשָׂה (H6213)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementעָשָׂה (H6213) 'to do'.
זִמָּ֑הdepravityN c · זִמָּה (H2154)Construct chain (genitival)זִמָּה (H2154) 'depravity'.
וְ֝חָכְמָ֗הwisdomconj וְ + N com f sg abs · חָכְמָה (H2451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'wisdom'.
לְאִ֣ישׁto a manprep + N com m sg constr · אִישׁ (H376)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִישׁ (H376) 'to a man'.
תְּבוּנָֽהunderstandingN c · תְּבוּנָה (H8394)Construct chain (genitival)תְּבוּנָה (H8394) 'understanding'.
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מְגוֹרַ֣ת רָ֭שָׁע הִ֣יא תְבוֹאֶ֑נּוּ וְתַאֲוַ֖ת צַדִּיקִ֣ים יִתֵּֽן

The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and they came'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
מְגוֹרַ֣תfearN c · מְגוֹרַה (H4034)Construct chain (genitival)מְגוֹרַה (H4034) 'fear'.
רָ֭שָׁעthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
הִ֣יאthat ispron 3fs · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'that is'.
תְבוֹאֶ֑נּוּand they cameQal impf 3fs + sfx 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalבּוֹא (H935) 'and they came'.
וְתַאֲוַ֖תa delightconj וְ + N com f sg constr · תַּאֲוָה (H8378)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תַּאֲוָה (H8378) 'a delight'.
צַדִּיקִ֣יםthe righteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'the righteous'.
יִתֵּֽןwould giveQal impf 3ms · נָתַן (H5414)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָתַן (H5414) 'would give'.
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כַּעֲב֣וֹר ס֭וּפָה וְאֵ֣ין רָשָׁ֑ע וְ֝צַדִּ֗יק יְס֣וֹד עוֹלָֽם

As the whirlwind passeth, so the wicked no : but the righteous an everlasting foundation.

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complementasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'are crossing'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כַּעֲב֣וֹרare crossingprep + Qal inf constr · עָבַר (H5674)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementעָבַר (H5674) 'are crossing'.
ס֭וּפָהin SuphahN c · סוּפָה (H5492)Construct chain (genitival)סוּפָה (H5492) 'in Suphah'.
וְאֵ֣יןand there is noconj וְ + neg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'and there is no'.
רָשָׁ֑עthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
וְ֝צַדִּ֗יקand the righteousconj וְ + Adj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'and the righteous'.
יְס֣וֹדthe base ofN c · יְסוֹד (H3247)Construct chain (genitival)יְסוֹד (H3247) 'the base of'.
עוֹלָֽםperpetuityN c · עוֹלָם (H5769)Construct chain (genitival)עוֹלָם (H5769) 'perpetuity'.
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כַּחֹ֤מֶץ לַשִּׁנַּ֗יִם וְכֶעָשָׁ֥ן לָעֵינָ֑יִם כֵּ֥ן הֶ֝עָצֵ֗ל לְשֹׁלְחָֽיו

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so the sluggard to them that send him.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'and he sent'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כַּחֹ֤מֶץvinegar ofprep + art + N com m sg abs · חֹמֶץ (H2558)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֹמֶץ (H2558) 'vinegar of'.
לַשִּׁנַּ֗יִםtoothprep + art + N com c du abs · שֵׁן (H8127)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שֵׁן (H8127) 'tooth'.
וְכֶעָשָׁ֥ןsmoke ofconj וְ + prep + art + N com m sg abs · עָשָׁן (H6227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָשָׁן (H6227) 'smoke of'.
לָעֵינָ֑יִםto the eyesprep + art + N com c du abs · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'to the eyes'.
כֵּ֥ןsoadv. · כֵּן (H3651)Particle or relational elementכֵּן (H3651) 'so'.
הֶ֝עָצֵ֗לslothfulart + Adj · עָצֵל (H6102)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָצֵל (H6102) 'slothful'.
לְשֹׁלְחָֽיוand he sentprep + Qal ptc mp + sfx 3ms · שָׁלַח (H7971)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁלַח (H7971) 'and he sent'.
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יִרְאַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה תּוֹסִ֣יף יָמִ֑ים וּשְׁנ֖וֹת רְשָׁעִ֣ים תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה

The fear of YHWH prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'he shall add'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
יִרְאַ֣תfear ofN c · יִרְאָה (H3374)Construct chain (genitival)יִרְאָה (H3374) 'fear of'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
תּוֹסִ֣יףhe shall addHiphil impf 3fs · יָסַף (H3254)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָסַף (H3254) 'he shall add'.
יָמִ֑יםdaysN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'days'.
וּשְׁנ֖וֹתyearsconj וְ + N com f pl constr · שָׁנָה (H8141)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁנָה (H8141) 'years'.
רְשָׁעִ֣יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
תִּקְצֹֽרְנָהand it became impatientQal impf 3fp · קָצַר (H7114)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalקָצַר (H7114) 'and it became impatient'.
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תּוֹחֶ֣לֶת צַדִּיקִ֣ים שִׂמְחָ֑ה וְתִקְוַ֖ת רְשָׁעִ֣ים תֹּאבֵֽד

The hope of the righteous gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'is lost'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
תּוֹחֶ֣לֶתhopeN c · תּוֹחֶלֶת (H8431)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹחֶלֶת (H8431) 'hope'.
צַדִּיקִ֣יםthe righteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'the righteous'.
שִׂמְחָ֑הwith joyN c · שִׂמְחָה (H8057)Construct chain (genitival)שִׂמְחָה (H8057) 'with joy'.
וְתִקְוַ֖תthe cord ofconj וְ + N com f sg constr · תִּקְוָה (H8615)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תִּקְוָה (H8615) 'the cord of'.
רְשָׁעִ֣יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
תֹּאבֵֽדis lostQal impf 3fs · אָבַד (H6)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalאָבַד (H6) 'is lost'.
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מָע֣וֹז לַ֭תֹּם דֶּ֣רֶךְ יְהוָ֑ה וּ֝מְחִתָּ֗ה לְפֹ֣עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן

The way of YHWH strength to the upright: but destruction to the workers of iniquity.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'did'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
מָע֣וֹזstrongholdN c · מָעוֹז (H4581)Construct chain (genitival)מָעוֹז (H4581) 'stronghold'.
לַ֭תֹּםin the integrity ofprep + art + N com m sg abs · תֹּם (H8537)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תֹּם (H8537) 'in the integrity of'.
דֶּ֣רֶךְthe way ofN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'the way of'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וּ֝מְחִתָּ֗הandconj וְ + N com f sg abs · מְחִתָּה (H4288)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מְחִתָּה (H4288) 'and'.
לְפֹ֣עֲלֵיdidprep + Qal ptc mp · פָּעַל (H6466)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorפָּעַל (H6466) 'did'.
אָֽוֶןiniquityN c · אוֹן (H205)Construct chain (genitival)אוֹן (H205) 'iniquity'.
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צַדִּ֣יק לְעוֹלָ֣ם בַּל יִמּ֑וֹט וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים לֹ֣א יִשְׁכְּנוּ אָֽרֶץ

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'to make dwell'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
צַדִּ֣יקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
לְעוֹלָ֣םforeverprep + N com m sg abs · עוֹלָם (H5769)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עוֹלָם (H5769) 'forever'.
בַּלnotneg. · בַּל (H1077)Particle or relational elementבַּל (H1077) 'not'.
יִמּ֑וֹטshall slipN · מוֹט (H4131)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מוֹט (H4131) 'shall slip'.
וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗יםthe wickedconj וְ + Adj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יִשְׁכְּנוּto make dwellQal impf 3mp · שָׁכַן (H7931)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁכַן (H7931) 'to make dwell'.
אָֽרֶץthe land ofN c · אֶרֶץ (H776)Construct chain (genitival)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'the land of'.
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פִּֽי צַ֭דִּיק יָנ֣וּב חָכְמָ֑ה וּלְשׁ֥וֹן תַּ֝הְפֻּכ֗וֹת תִּכָּרֵֽת

The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'bring forth'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
פִּֽיthe mouth ofN c · פֶּה (H6310)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּה (H6310) 'the mouth of'.
צַ֭דִּיקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
יָנ֣וּבbring forthQal impf 3ms · נוּב (H5107)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנוּב (H5107) 'bring forth'.
חָכְמָ֑הwisdomN c · חָכְמָה (H2451)Construct chain (genitival)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'wisdom'.
וּלְשׁ֥וֹןand a bar ofconj וְ + N com c sg constr · לָשׁוֹן (H3956)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לָשׁוֹן (H3956) 'and a bar of'.
תַּ֝הְפֻּכ֗וֹתperverseN c · תַּהְפֻּכָה (H8419)Construct chain (genitival)תַּהְפֻּכָה (H8419) 'perverse'.
תִּכָּרֵֽתyou make (a covenant)N · כָּרַת (H3772)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כָּרַת (H3772) 'you make (a covenant)'.
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שִׂפְתֵ֣י צַ֭דִּיק יֵדְע֣וּן רָצ֑וֹן וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים תַּהְפֻּכֽוֹת

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked frowardness.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'they had known'. Closes the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
שִׂפְתֵ֣יthe edge ofN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
צַ֭דִּיקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
יֵדְע֣וּןthey had knownQal impf 3mp + Sn · יָדַע (H3045)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָדַע (H3045) 'they had known'.
רָצ֑וֹןfavorN c · רָצוֹן (H7522)Construct chain (genitival)רָצוֹן (H7522) 'favor'.
וּפִ֥יAnd the opening ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'And the opening of'.
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
תַּהְפֻּכֽוֹתperverseN c · תַּהְפֻּכָה (H8419)Construct chain (genitival)תַּהְפֻּכָה (H8419) 'perverse'.