1
מַֽעֲנֶה רַּ֭ךְ יָשִׁ֣יב חֵמָ֑ה וּדְבַר עֶ֝֗צֶב יַעֲלֶה אָֽף
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'he shall refund'. Opens the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
מַֽעֲנֶהanswerN c · מַעֲנֶה (H4617)Construct chain (genitival)מַעֲנֶה (H4617) 'answer'.
רַּ֭ךְtenderAdj · רַךְ (H7390)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַךְ (H7390) 'tender'.
יָשִׁ֣יבhe shall refundHiphil impf 3ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשׁוּב (H7725) 'he shall refund'.
חֵמָ֑הwrathN c · חֵמָה (H2534)Construct chain (genitival)חֵמָה (H2534) 'wrath'.
וּדְבַרand the word ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · דָּבָר (H1697)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּבָר (H1697) 'and the word of'.
עֶ֝֗צֶבin painN c · עֶצֶב (H6089)Construct chain (genitival)עֶצֶב (H6089) 'in pain'.
יַעֲלֶהshall go upHiphil impf 3ms · עָלָה (H5927)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָלָה (H5927) 'shall go up'.
אָֽףthe anger ofN c · אַף (H639)Construct chain (genitival)אַף (H639) 'the anger of'.
2
לְשׁ֣וֹן חֲ֭כָמִים תֵּיטִ֣יב דָּ֑עַת וּפִ֥י כְ֝סִילִ֗ים יַבִּ֥יעַ אִוֶּֽלֶת
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'you do well'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
לְשׁ֣וֹןtongueN c · לָשׁוֹן (H3956)Construct chain (genitival)לָשׁוֹן (H3956) 'tongue'.
חֲ֭כָמִיםwiseAdj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise'.
תֵּיטִ֣יבyou do wellHiphil impf 3fs · יָטַב (H3190)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָטַב (H3190) 'you do well'.
דָּ֑עַתknowledgeN c · דַּעַת (H1847)Construct chain (genitival)דַּעַת (H1847) 'knowledge'.
וּפִ֥יAnd the opening ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'And the opening of'.
כְ֝סִילִ֗יםandAdj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.
יַבִּ֥יעַbelch outHiphil impf 3ms · נָבַע (H5042)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָבַע (H5042) 'belch out'.
אִוֶּֽלֶתfollyN c · אִוֶּלֶת (H200)Construct chain (genitival)אִוֶּלֶת (H200) 'folly'.
3
בְּֽכָל מָ֭קוֹם עֵינֵ֣י יְהוָ֑ה צֹ֝פ֗וֹת רָעִ֥ים וטוֹבִֽים
The eyes of YHWH in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'may watch'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בְּֽכָלin allprep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'in all'.
מָ֭קוֹםa placeN c · מָקוֹם (H4725)Construct chain (genitival)מָקוֹם (H4725) 'a place'.
עֵינֵ֣יthe eyes ofN c · עַיִן (H5869)Construct chain (genitival)עַיִן (H5869) 'the eyes of'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
צֹ֝פ֗וֹתmay watchQal ptc fp · צָפָה (H6822)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorצָפָה (H6822) 'may watch'.
רָעִ֥יםsevereAdj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'severe'.
וטוֹבִֽיםgoodconj וְ + Adj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
4
מַרְפֵּ֣א לָ֭שׁוֹן עֵ֣ץ חַיִּ֑ים וְסֶ֥לֶף בָּ֝֗הּ שֶׁ֣בֶר בְּרֽוּחַ
A wholesome tongue a tree of life: but perverseness therein a breach in the spirit.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
מַרְפֵּ֣אhealingN c · מַרְפֵּא (H4832)Construct chain (genitival)מַרְפֵּא (H4832) 'healing'.
לָ֭שׁוֹןtongueN c · לָשׁוֹן (H3956)Construct chain (genitival)לָשׁוֹן (H3956) 'tongue'.
עֵ֣ץwoodN c · עֵץ (H6086)Construct chain (genitival)עֵץ (H6086) 'wood'.
חַיִּ֑יםaliveN c · חַי (H2416)Construct chain (genitival)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
וְסֶ֥לֶףandconj וְ + N com m sg abs · סֶלֶף (H5558)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)סֶלֶף (H5558) 'and'.
בָּ֝֗הּin itprep + sfx 3fsParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'in it'.
שֶׁ֣בֶרa fracture ofN c · שֶׁבֶר (H7667)Construct chain (genitival)שֶׁבֶר (H7667) 'a fracture of'.
בְּרֽוּחַby a wind ofprep + N com c sg abs · רוּחַ (H7307)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רוּחַ (H7307) 'by a wind of'.
5
אֱוִ֗יל יִ֭נְאַץ מוּסַ֣ר אָבִ֑יו וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר תּוֹכַ֣חַת יַעְרִֽם
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'have despised'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
אֱוִ֗ילfoolAdj · אֱוִיל (H191)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֱוִיל (H191) 'fool'.
יִ֭נְאַץhave despisedQal impf 3ms · נָאַץ (H5006)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָאַץ (H5006) 'have despised'.
מוּסַ֣רthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
אָבִ֑יוhis fatherN c · אָב (H1)Construct chain (genitival)אָב (H1) 'his father'.
וְשֹׁמֵ֖רand guardconj וְ + Qal ptc ms · שָׁמַר (H8104)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַר (H8104) 'and guard'.
תּוֹכַ֣חַתandN c · תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433) 'and'.
יַעְרִֽםveryQal impf 3ms · עָרַם (H6191)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָרַם (H6191) 'very'.
6
בֵּ֣ית צַ֭דִּיק חֹ֣סֶן רָ֑ב וּבִתְבוּאַ֖ת רָשָׁ֣ע נֶעְכָּֽרֶת
In the house of the righteous much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בֵּ֣יתthe house ofN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'the house of'.
צַ֭דִּיקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
חֹ֣סֶןrichesN c · חֹסֶן (H2633)Construct chain (genitival)חֹסֶן (H2633) 'riches'.
רָ֑בgreatAdj · רַב (H7227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַב (H7227) 'great'.
וּבִתְבוּאַ֖תits yieldconj וְ + prep + N com f sg constr · תְּבוּאָה (H8393)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תְּבוּאָה (H8393) 'its yield'.
רָשָׁ֣עthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
נֶעְכָּֽרֶתyou have troubled meN · עָכַר (H5916)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָכַר (H5916) 'you have troubled me'.
7
שִׂפְתֵ֣י חֲ֭כָמִים יְזָ֣רוּ דָ֑עַת וְלֵ֖ב כְּסִילִ֣ים לֹא כֵֽן
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish not so.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'I will scatter'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
שִׂפְתֵ֣יthe edge ofN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
חֲ֭כָמִיםwiseAdj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise'.
יְזָ֣רוּI will scatterPiel impf 3mp · זָרָה (H2219)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalזָרָה (H2219) 'I will scatter'.
דָ֑עַתknowledgeN c · דַּעַת (H1847)Construct chain (genitival)דַּעַת (H1847) 'knowledge'.
וְלֵ֖בhis heartconj וְ + N com m sg constr · לֵב (H3820)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לֵב (H3820) 'his heart'.
כְּסִילִ֣יםandAdj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.
לֹאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
כֵֽןsoAdj · כֵּן (H3651)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֵּן (H3651) 'so'.
8
זֶ֣בַח רְ֭שָׁעִים תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְהוָ֑ה וּתְפִלַּ֖ת יְשָׁרִ֣ים רְצוֹנֽוֹ
The sacrifice of the wicked an abomination to YHWH: but the prayer of the upright his delight.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
זֶ֣בַחthe sacrifice ofN c · זֶבַח (H2077)Construct chain (genitival)זֶבַח (H2077) 'the sacrifice of'.
רְ֭שָׁעִיםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
תּוֹעֲבַ֣תan abomination ofN c · תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441) 'an abomination of'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וּתְפִלַּ֖תprayerconj וְ + N com f sg constr · תְּפִלָּה (H8605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תְּפִלָּה (H8605) 'prayer'.
יְשָׁרִ֣יםthe uprightAdj · יָשָׁר (H3477)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָשָׁר (H3477) 'the upright'.
רְצוֹנֽוֹfavorN c · רָצוֹן (H7522)Construct chain (genitival)רָצוֹן (H7522) 'favor'.
9
תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה דֶּ֣רֶךְ רָשָׁ֑ע וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף צְדָקָ֣ה יֶאֱהָֽב
The way of the wicked an abomination to YHWH: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'and they pursued'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
תּוֹעֲבַ֣תan abomination ofN c · תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441) 'an abomination of'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
דֶּ֣רֶךְthe way ofN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'the way of'.
רָשָׁ֑עthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
וּמְרַדֵּ֖ףand they pursuedconj וְ + Piel ptc ms · רָדַף (H7291)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרָדַף (H7291) 'and they pursued'.
צְדָקָ֣הrighteousnessN c · צְדָקָה (H6666)Construct chain (genitival)צְדָקָה (H6666) 'righteousness'.
יֶאֱהָֽבto loveQal impf 3ms · אָהַב (H157)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalאָהַב (H157) 'to love'.
10
מוּסָ֣ר רָ֭ע לְעֹזֵ֣ב אֹ֑רַח שׂוֹנֵ֖א תוֹכַ֣חַת יָמֽוּת
Correction grievous to him that forsaketh the way: he that hateth reproof shall die.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'to leave'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
מוּסָ֣רthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
רָ֭עbadAdj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'bad'.
לְעֹזֵ֣בto leaveprep + Qal ptc ms · עָזַב (H5800)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorעָזַב (H5800) 'to leave'.
אֹ֑רַחthe way ofN c · אֹרַח (H734)Construct chain (genitival)אֹרַח (H734) 'the way of'.
שׂוֹנֵ֖אhatingQal ptc ms · שָׂנֵא (H8130)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂנֵא (H8130) 'hating'.
תוֹכַ֣חַתandN c · תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433) 'and'.
יָמֽוּתhe dieQal impf 3ms · מוּת (H4191)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמוּת (H4191) 'he die'.
11
שְׁא֣וֹל וַ֭אֲבַדּוֹן נֶ֣גֶד יְהוָ֑ה אַ֝֗ף כִּֽי לִבּ֥וֹת בְּֽנֵי אָדָֽם
Hell and destruction before YHWH: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
שְׁא֣וֹלSheolN · שְׁאוֹל (H7585)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁאוֹל (H7585) 'Sheol'.
וַ֭אֲבַדּוֹןdestructionconj וְ + N proper · אֲבַדּוֹן (H11)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲבַדּוֹן (H11) 'destruction'.
נֶ֣גֶדbeforeprep · נֶגֶד (H5048)Particle or relational elementנֶגֶד (H5048) 'before'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
אַ֝֗ףalsoparticle · אַף (H637)Particle or relational elementאַף (H637) 'also'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
לִבּ֥וֹתheartN c · לִבָּה (H3826)Construct chain (genitival)לִבָּה (H3826) 'heart'.
בְּֽנֵיthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
אָדָֽםmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
12
לֹ֣א יֶאֱהַב לֵ֭ץ הוֹכֵ֣חַֽ ל֑וֹ אֶל חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים לֹ֣א יֵלֵֽךְ
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'to love'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יֶאֱהַבto loveQal impf 3ms · אָהַב (H157)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalאָהַב (H157) 'to love'.
לֵ֭ץthe interpreterAdj · לוּץ (H3887)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לוּץ (H3887) 'the interpreter'.
הוֹכֵ֣חַֽsurelyHiphil inf abs · יָכַח (H3198)Infinitive absolute→ Infinitive absolute: emphasis or attendant actionיָכַח (H3198) 'surely'.
ל֑וֹto himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
חֲ֝כָמִ֗יםwiseAdj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יֵלֵֽךְlet him goQal impf 3ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָלַךְ (H3212) 'let him go'.
13
לֵ֣ב שָׂ֭מֵחַ יֵיטִ֣ב פָּנִ֑ים וּבְעַצְּבַת לֵ֝ב ר֣וּחַ נְכֵאָֽה
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'it may go well'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
לֵ֣בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
שָׂ֭מֵחַjoyfulAdj · שָׂמֵחַ (H8056)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׂמֵחַ (H8056) 'joyful'.
יֵיטִ֣בit may go wellHiphil impf 3ms · יָטַב (H3190)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָטַב (H3190) 'it may go well'.
פָּנִ֑יםfaceN c · פָּנִים (H6440)Construct chain (genitival)פָּנִים (H6440) 'face'.
וּבְעַצְּבַתsorrowconj וְ + prep + N com f sg constr · עַצֶּבֶת (H6094)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַצֶּבֶת (H6094) 'sorrow'.
לֵ֝בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
ר֣וּחַa spirit ofN c · רוּחַ (H7307)Construct chain (genitival)רוּחַ (H7307) 'a spirit of'.
נְכֵאָֽהbrokenAdj · נָכֵא (H5218)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָכֵא (H5218) 'broken'.
14
לֵ֣ב נָ֭בוֹן יְבַקֶּשׁ דָּ֑עַת ופני וּפִ֥י כְ֝סִילִ֗ים יִרְעֶ֥ה אִוֶּֽלֶת
The heart of him that has understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'let him require'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
לֵ֣בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
נָ֭בוֹןdiscerningN · בִּין (H995)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בִּין (H995) 'discerning'.
יְבַקֶּשׁlet him requirePiel impf 3ms · בִּקֵּשׁ (H1245)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalבִּקֵּשׁ (H1245) 'let him require'.
דָּ֑עַתknowledgeN c · דַּעַת (H1847)Construct chain (genitival)דַּעַת (H1847) 'knowledge'.
ופניbut my faceconj וְ + N com c pl constr · פָּנִים (H6440)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּנִים (H6440) 'but my face'.
וּפִ֥יAnd the opening ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'And the opening of'.
כְ֝סִילִ֗יםandAdj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.
יִרְעֶ֥הshepherdingQal impf 3ms · רָעָה (H7462)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָעָה (H7462) 'shepherding'.
אִוֶּֽלֶתfollyN c · אִוֶּלֶת (H200)Construct chain (genitival)אִוֶּלֶת (H200) 'folly'.
15
כָּל יְמֵ֣י עָנִ֣י רָעִ֑ים וְטֽוֹב לֵ֝֗ב מִשְׁתֶּ֥ה תָמִֽיד
All the days of the afflicted evil: but he that is of a merry heart a continual feast.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
יְמֵ֣יthe days ofN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'the days of'.
עָנִ֣יpoorAdj · עָנִי (H6041)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָנִי (H6041) 'poor'.
רָעִ֑יםsevereAdj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'severe'.
וְטֽוֹבand goodconj וְ + Adj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'and good'.
לֵ֝֗בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
מִשְׁתֶּ֥הa feastN c · מִשְׁתֶּה (H4960)Construct chain (genitival)מִשְׁתֶּה (H4960) 'a feast'.
תָמִֽידcontinuallyN c · תָּמִיד (H8548)Construct chain (genitival)תָּמִיד (H8548) 'continually'.
16
טוֹב מְ֭עַט בְּיִרְאַ֣ת יְהוָ֑ה מֵאוֹצָ֥ר רָ֝֗ב וּמְה֥וּמָה בֽוֹ
Better little with the fear of YHWH than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
טוֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
מְ֭עַטa littleN c · מְעַט (H4592)Construct chain (genitival)מְעַט (H4592) 'a little'.
בְּיִרְאַ֣תfear ofprep + N com f sg constr · יִרְאָה (H3374)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִרְאָה (H3374) 'fear of'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
מֵאוֹצָ֥רthe treasury ofprep + N com m sg abs · אוֹצָר (H214)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אוֹצָר (H214) 'the treasury of'.
רָ֝֗בgreatAdj · רַב (H7227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַב (H7227) 'great'.
וּמְה֥וּמָהconfusionconj וְ + N com f sg abs · מְהוּמָה (H4103)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מְהוּמָה (H4103) 'confusion'.
בֽוֹin itprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'in it'.
17
ט֤וֹב אֲרֻחַ֣ת יָ֭רָק וְאַהֲבָה שָׁ֑ם מִשּׁ֥וֹר אָ֝ב֗וּס וְשִׂנְאָה בֽוֹ
Better a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'fatted'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
ט֤וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
אֲרֻחַ֣תallowanceN c · אֲרֻחָה (H737)Construct chain (genitival)אֲרֻחָה (H737) 'allowance'.
יָ֭רָקthe vegetablesN c · יָרָק (H3419)Construct chain (genitival)יָרָק (H3419) 'the vegetables'.
וְאַהֲבָהout of the love ofconj וְ + N com f sg abs · אַהֲבָה (H160)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַהֲבָה (H160) 'out of the love of'.
שָׁ֑םthereart · שָׁם (H8033)Particle or relational elementשָׁם (H8033) 'there'.
מִשּׁ֥וֹרwhether oxprep + N com m sg abs · שׁוֹר (H7794)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שׁוֹר (H7794) 'whether ox'.
אָ֝ב֗וּסfattedQal ptc ms · אָבַס (H75)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאָבַס (H75) 'fatted'.
וְשִׂנְאָהbecause of the hatred ofconj וְ + N com f sg abs · שִׂנְאָה (H8135)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שִׂנְאָה (H8135) 'because of the hatred of'.
בֽוֹin itprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'in it'.
18
אִ֣ישׁ חֵ֭מָה יְגָרֶ֣ה מָד֑וֹן וְאֶ֥רֶך אַ֝פַּ֗יִם יַשְׁקִ֥יט רִֽיב
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'provoke'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
אִ֣ישׁa manN c · אִישׁ (H376)Construct chain (genitival)אִישׁ (H376) 'a man'.
חֵ֭מָהwrathN c · חֵמָה (H2534)Construct chain (genitival)חֵמָה (H2534) 'wrath'.
יְגָרֶ֣הprovokePiel impf 3ms · גָּרָה (H1624)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalגָּרָה (H1624) 'provoke'.
מָד֑וֹןbrawlingN c · מָדוֹן (H4066)Construct chain (genitival)מָדוֹן (H4066) 'brawling'.
וְאֶ֥רֶךslowconj וְ + Adj · אָרֵךְ (H750)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אָרֵךְ (H750) 'slow'.
אַ֝פַּ֗יִםof anger/nostrilsN c · אַף (H639)Construct chain (genitival)אַף (H639) 'of anger/nostrils'.
יַשְׁקִ֥יטand it had restHiphil impf 3ms · שָׁקַט (H8252)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁקַט (H8252) 'and it had rest'.
רִֽיבdisputeN c · רִיב (H7379)Construct chain (genitival)רִיב (H7379) 'dispute'.
19
דֶּ֣רֶךְ עָ֭צֵל כִּמְשֻׂ֣כַת חָ֑דֶק וְאֹ֖רַח יְשָׁרִ֣ים סְלֻלָֽה
The way of the slothful as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous made plain.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'exalting yourself'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
דֶּ֣רֶךְthe way ofN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'the way of'.
עָ֭צֵלslothfulAdj · עָצֵל (H6102)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָצֵל (H6102) 'slothful'.
כִּמְשֻׂ֣כַתhedgeprep + N com f sg constr · מְשׂוּכָה (H4881)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מְשׂוּכָה (H4881) 'hedge'.
חָ֑דֶקas / likeN c · חֵדֶק (H2312)Construct chain (genitival)חֵדֶק (H2312) 'as / like'.
וְאֹ֖רַחthe way ofconj וְ + N com c sg constr · אֹרַח (H734)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֹרַח (H734) 'the way of'.
יְשָׁרִ֣יםthe uprightAdj · יָשָׁר (H3477)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָשָׁר (H3477) 'the upright'.
סְלֻלָֽהexalting yourselfQal ptc fs · סָלַל (H5549)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorסָלַל (H5549) 'exalting yourself'.
20
בֵּ֣ן חָ֭כָם יְשַׂמַּח אָ֑ב וּכְסִ֥יל אָ֝דָ֗ם בּוֹזֶ֥ה אִמּֽוֹ
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and you shall rejoice'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
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'.
וּכְסִ֥ילandconj וְ + Adj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.
אָ֝דָ֗םmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
בּוֹזֶ֥הthus despisedQal ptc ms · בָּזָה (H959)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבָּזָה (H959) 'thus despised'.
אִמּֽוֹhis motherN c · אֵם (H517)Construct chain (genitival)אֵם (H517) 'his mother'.
21
אִ֭וֶּלֶת שִׂמְחָ֣ה לַחֲסַר לֵ֑ב וְאִ֥ישׁ תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה יְיַשֶׁר לָֽכֶת
Folly joy to destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'it will be right/pleasing'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
אִ֭וֶּלֶתfollyN c · אִוֶּלֶת (H200)Construct chain (genitival)אִוֶּלֶת (H200) 'folly'.
שִׂמְחָ֣הwith joyN c · שִׂמְחָה (H8057)Construct chain (genitival)שִׂמְחָה (H8057) 'with joy'.
לַחֲסַרdestituteprep + Adj · חָסֵר (H2638)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָסֵר (H2638) 'destitute'.
לֵ֑בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
וְאִ֥ישׁand a manconj וְ + N com m sg constr · אִישׁ (H376)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִישׁ (H376) 'and a man'.
תְּ֝בוּנָ֗הunderstandingN c · תְּבוּנָה (H8394)Construct chain (genitival)תְּבוּנָה (H8394) 'understanding'.
יְיַשֶׁרit will be right/pleasingPiel impf 3ms · יָשַׁר (H3474)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָשַׁר (H3474) 'it will be right/pleasing'.
לָֽכֶתand he wentQal inf constr · הָלַךְ (H3212)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementהָלַךְ (H3212) 'and he went'.
22
הָפֵ֣ר מַ֭חֲשָׁבוֹת בְּאֵ֣ין ס֑וֹד וּבְרֹ֖ב יוֹעֲצִ֣ים תָּקֽוּם
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Infinitive absolute — emphasis or attendant action. Lead predicate is 'he has broken'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
הָפֵ֣רhe has brokenHiphil inf abs · פָּרַר (H6565)Infinitive absolute→ Infinitive absolute: emphasis or attendant actionפָּרַר (H6565) 'he has broken'.
מַ֭חֲשָׁבוֹתdesignsN c · מַחֲשָׁבָה (H4284)Construct chain (genitival)מַחֲשָׁבָה (H4284) 'designs'.
בְּאֵ֣יןthere is notprep + neg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'there is not'.
ס֑וֹדin their councilN c · סוֹד (H5475)Construct chain (genitival)סוֹד (H5475) 'in their council'.
וּבְרֹ֖בand in the greatness ofconj וְ + prep + N com c sg constr · רֹב (H7230)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֹב (H7230) 'and in the greatness of'.
יוֹעֲצִ֣יםlet me advise youQal ptc mp · יָעַץ (H3289)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorיָעַץ (H3289) 'let me advise you'.
תָּקֽוּםyou shall riseQal impf 3fs · קוּם (H6965)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalקוּם (H6965) 'you shall rise'.
23
שִׂמְחָ֣ה לָ֭אִישׁ בְּמַעֲנֵה פִ֑יו וְדָבָ֖ר בְּעִתּ֣וֹ מַה טּֽוֹב
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good !
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
שִׂמְחָ֣הwith joyN c · שִׂמְחָה (H8057)Construct chain (genitival)שִׂמְחָה (H8057) 'with joy'.
לָ֭אִישׁto a manprep + art + N com m sg abs · אִישׁ (H376)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִישׁ (H376) 'to a man'.
בְּמַעֲנֵהanswerprep + N com m sg constr · מַעֲנֶה (H4617)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַעֲנֶה (H4617) 'answer'.
פִ֑יוhis wordN c · פֶּה (H6310)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּה (H6310) 'his word'.
וְדָבָ֖רand the word ofconj וְ + N com m sg abs · דָּבָר (H1697)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּבָר (H1697) 'and the word of'.
בְּעִתּ֣וֹin its seasonprep + N com c sg constr + sfx 3ms · עֵת (H6256)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֵת (H6256) 'in its season'.
מַהwhatinterrog. · מָה (H4100)Particle or relational elementמָה (H4100) 'what'.
טּֽוֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
24
אֹ֣רַח חַ֭יִּים לְמַ֣עְלָה לְמַשְׂכִּ֑יל לְמַ֥עַן ס֝֗וּר מִשְּׁא֥וֹל מָֽטָּה
The way of life above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'you may prosper'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
אֹ֣רַחthe way ofN c · אֹרַח (H734)Construct chain (genitival)אֹרַח (H734) 'the way of'.
חַ֭יִּיםaliveN c · חַי (H2416)Construct chain (genitival)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
לְמַ֣עְלָהupwardprep + art + Sd · מַעְלָה (H4605)Particle or relational elementמַעְלָה (H4605) 'upward'.
לְמַשְׂכִּ֑ילyou may prosperprep + Hiphil ptc ms · שָׂכַל (H7919)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂכַל (H7919) 'you may prosper'.
לְמַ֥עַןso thatprep · לְמַעַן (H4616)Particle or relational elementלְמַעַן (H4616) 'so that'.
ס֝֗וּרturn asideQal inf constr · סוּר (H5493)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementסוּר (H5493) 'turn aside'.
מִשְּׁא֥וֹלSheolprep + N proper · שְׁאוֹל (H7585)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁאוֹל (H7585) 'Sheol'.
מָֽטָּהlowerart · מַטָּה (H4295)Particle or relational elementמַטָּה (H4295) 'lower'.
25
בֵּ֣ית גֵּ֭אִים יִסַּ֥ח יְהוָ֑ה וְ֝יַצֵּ֗ב גְּב֣וּל אַלְמָנָֽה
YHWH will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and you will be torn away'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בֵּ֣יתthe house ofN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'the house of'.
גֵּ֭אִיםproudAdj · גֵּאֶה (H1343)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גֵּאֶה (H1343) 'proud'.
יִסַּ֥חand you will be torn awayQal impf 3ms · נָסַח (H5255)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָסַח (H5255) 'and you will be torn away'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וְ֝יַצֵּ֗בand he set upconj וְ + Hiphil impf 3ms · נָצַב (H5324)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָצַב (H5324) 'and he set up'.
גְּב֣וּלthe border ofN c · גְּבוּל (H1366)Construct chain (genitival)גְּבוּל (H1366) 'the border of'.
אַלְמָנָֽהa widowN c · אַלְמָנָה (H490)Construct chain (genitival)אַלְמָנָה (H490) 'a widow'.
26
תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת רָ֑ע וּ֝טְהֹרִ֗ים אִמְרֵי נֹֽעַם
The thoughts of the wicked an abomination to YHWH: but of the pure pleasant words.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
תּוֹעֲבַ֣תan abomination ofN c · תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441) 'an abomination of'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
מַחְשְׁב֣וֹתdesignsN c · מַחֲשָׁבָה (H4284)Construct chain (genitival)מַחֲשָׁבָה (H4284) 'designs'.
רָ֑עbadAdj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'bad'.
וּ֝טְהֹרִ֗יםpureconj וְ + Adj · טָהוֹר (H2889)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טָהוֹר (H2889) 'pure'.
אִמְרֵיthe words ofN c · אֵמֶר (H561)Construct chain (genitival)אֵמֶר (H561) 'the words of'.
נֹֽעַםbeautyN c · נֹעַם (H5278)Construct chain (genitival)נֹעַם (H5278) 'beauty'.
27
עֹכֵ֣ר בֵּ֭יתוֹ בּוֹצֵ֣עַ בָּ֑צַע וְשׂוֹנֵ֖א מַתָּנֹ֣ת יִחְיֶֽה
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'you have troubled me'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
עֹכֵ֣רyou have troubled meQal ptc ms · עָכַר (H5916)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorעָכַר (H5916) 'you have troubled me'.
בֵּ֭יתוֹhis houseN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'his house'.
בּוֹצֵ֣עַcutQal ptc ms · בָּצַע (H1214)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבָּצַע (H1214) 'cut'.
בָּ֑צַעunjust gainN c · בֶּצַע (H1215)Construct chain (genitival)בֶּצַע (H1215) 'unjust gain'.
וְשׂוֹנֵ֖אhatingconj וְ + Qal ptc ms · שָׂנֵא (H8130)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂנֵא (H8130) 'hating'.
מַתָּנֹ֣תthe gifts ofN c · מַתָּנָה (H4979)Construct chain (genitival)מַתָּנָה (H4979) 'the gifts of'.
יִחְיֶֽהdoes liveQal impf 3ms · חָיָה (H2421)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalחָיָה (H2421) 'does live'.
28
לֵ֣ב צַ֭דִּיק יֶהְגֶּ֣ה לַעֲנ֑וֹת וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים יַבִּ֥יעַ רָעֽוֹת
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'but you shall meditate'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
לֵ֣בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
צַ֭דִּיקrighteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'righteous'.
יֶהְגֶּ֣הbut you shall meditateQal impf 3ms · הָגָה (H1897)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָגָה (H1897) 'but you shall meditate'.
לַעֲנ֑וֹתto testifyprep + Qal inf constr · עָנָה (H6030)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementעָנָה (H6030) 'to testify'.
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'.
יַבִּ֥יעַbelch outHiphil impf 3ms · נָבַע (H5042)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָבַע (H5042) 'belch out'.
רָעֽוֹתevilsN c · רַע (H7451)Construct chain (genitival)רַע (H7451) 'evils'.
29
רָח֣וֹק יְ֭הוָה מֵרְשָׁעִ֑ים וּתְפִלַּ֖ת צַדִּיקִ֣ים יִשְׁמָֽע
YHWH far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'will listen/obey'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
רָח֣וֹקfar, distantAdj · רָחוֹק (H7350)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָחוֹק (H7350) 'far, distant'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
מֵרְשָׁעִ֑יםthe wickedprep + Adj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
וּתְפִלַּ֖תprayerconj וְ + N com f sg constr · תְּפִלָּה (H8605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תְּפִלָּה (H8605) 'prayer'.
צַדִּיקִ֣יםthe righteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'the righteous'.
יִשְׁמָֽעwill listen/obeyQal impf 3ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁמַע (H8085) 'will listen/obey'.
30
מְֽאוֹר עֵ֭ינַיִם יְשַׂמַּֽח לֵ֑ב שְׁמוּעָ֥ה ט֝וֹבָ֗ה תְּדַשֶּׁן עָֽצֶם
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: a good report maketh the bones fat.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and you shall rejoice'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
מְֽאוֹרfor the lightN c · מָאוֹר (H3974)Construct chain (genitival)מָאוֹר (H3974) 'for the light'.
עֵ֭ינַיִםeyesN c · עַיִן (H5869)Construct chain (genitival)עַיִן (H5869) 'eyes'.
יְשַׂמַּֽחand you shall rejoicePiel impf 3ms · שָׂמַח (H8055)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׂמַח (H8055) 'and you shall rejoice'.
לֵ֑בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
שְׁמוּעָ֥הbruitN c · שְׁמוּעָה (H8052)Construct chain (genitival)שְׁמוּעָה (H8052) 'bruit'.
ט֝וֹבָ֗הgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
תְּדַשֶּׁןand grow fatPiel impf 3fs · דָּשֵׁן (H1878)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalדָּשֵׁן (H1878) 'and grow fat'.
עָֽצֶםthe very substance ofN c · עֶצֶם (H6106)Construct chain (genitival)עֶצֶם (H6106) 'the very substance of'.
31
אֹ֗זֶן שֹׁ֭מַעַת תּוֹכַ֣חַת חַיִּ֑ים בְּקֶ֖רֶב חֲכָמִ֣ים תָּלִֽין
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'you obeyed'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
אֹ֗זֶןthe ear ofN c · אֹזֶן (H241)Construct chain (genitival)אֹזֶן (H241) 'the ear of'.
שֹׁ֭מַעַתyou obeyedQal ptc fs · שָׁמַע (H8085)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַע (H8085) 'you obeyed'.
תּוֹכַ֣חַתandN c · תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433) 'and'.
חַיִּ֑יםaliveN c · חַי (H2416)Construct chain (genitival)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
בְּקֶ֖רֶבin the midst ofprep + N com m sg constr · קֶרֶב (H7130)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קֶרֶב (H7130) 'in the midst of'.
חֲכָמִ֣יםwiseAdj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise'.
תָּלִֽיןshall remain overnightQal impf 3fs · לוּן (H3885)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalלוּן (H3885) 'shall remain overnight'.
32
פּוֹרֵ֣עַ מ֭וּסָר מוֹאֵ֣ס נַפְשׁ֑וֹ וְשׁוֹמֵ֥עַ תּ֝וֹכַ֗חַת ק֣וֹנֶה לֵּֽב
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'do you let run loose'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
פּוֹרֵ֣עַdo you let run looseQal ptc ms · פָּרַע (H6544)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorפָּרַע (H6544) 'do you let run loose'.
מ֭וּסָרthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
מוֹאֵ֣סdespiseQal ptc ms · מָאַס (H3988)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorמָאַס (H3988) 'despise'.
נַפְשׁ֑וֹhis soulN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'his soul'.
וְשׁוֹמֵ֥עַand he heardconj וְ + Qal ptc ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַע (H8085) 'and he heard'.
תּ֝וֹכַ֗חַתandN c · תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433) 'and'.
ק֣וֹנֶהboughtQal ptc ms · קָנָה (H7069)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorקָנָה (H7069) 'bought'.
לֵּֽבthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
33
יִרְאַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה מוּסַ֣ר חָכְמָ֑ה וְלִפְנֵ֖י כָב֣וֹד עֲנָוָֽה
The fear of YHWH the instruction of wisdom; and before honour humility.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame. Closes the chapter.
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'.
מוּסַ֣רthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
חָכְמָ֑הwisdomN c · חָכְמָה (H2451)Construct chain (genitival)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'wisdom'.
וְלִפְנֵ֖יand beforeconj וְ + prep + N com c pl constr · פָּנִים (H6440)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּנִים (H6440) 'and before'.
כָב֣וֹדthe glory ofN c · כָּבוֹד (H3519)Construct chain (genitival)כָּבוֹד (H3519) 'the glory of'.
עֲנָוָֽהgentlenessN c · עֲנָוָה (H6038)Construct chain (genitival)עֲנָוָה (H6038) 'gentleness'.