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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 19משלי 19

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 19 (29 verses in the MT) opens: Better the poor that walketh in his integrity, than perverse in his lips, and is a fool. The middle of the chapter continues: Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. It closes: Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

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 19 comprises 29 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — Better the poor that walketh in his integrity, than perverse in his lips. Better the poor that walketh in his integrity, than perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Also, the soul without knowledge, not good; and he that hasteth with feet sinneth. The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against YHWH. Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. A false witness shall not be. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends g. All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth words, they wanting . He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. A false witness shall not be unpunished, and speaketh lies shall perish. Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — A foolish son the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife. A foolish son the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife a continual dropping. House and riches the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife from YHWH. Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; he that despiseth his ways shall die. He that has pity. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver , yet y. A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver , yet you must do it again. Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you mayest be wise in your latter end. many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of YHWH, that shall stand. The desire of a man his kindness: and a poor man better than a liar. The fear of YHWH to life: and. Movement V (vv. 25-29) — Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has un. Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge. He that wasteth father, chaseth away mother, a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. Cease, my son, to hear the instruction to err from the words of knowledge. An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1

טֽוֹב רָ֭שׁ הוֹלֵ֣ךְ בְּתֻמּ֑וֹ מֵעִקֵּ֥שׁ שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו וְה֣וּא כְסִֽיל

Better the poor that walketh in his integrity, than perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'lack'. Opens the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
טֽוֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
רָ֭שׁlackQal ptc ms · רוּשׁ (H7326)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרוּשׁ (H7326) 'lack'.
הוֹלֵ֣ךְwalkingQal ptc ms · הָלַךְ (H1980)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorהָלַךְ (H1980) 'walking'.
בְּתֻמּ֑וֹin the integrity ofprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 3ms · תֹּם (H8537)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תֹּם (H8537) 'in the integrity of'.
מֵעִקֵּ֥שׁcrookedprep + Adj · עִקֵּשׁ (H6141)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עִקֵּשׁ (H6141) 'crooked'.
שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יוthe edge ofN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
וְה֣וּאand heconj וְ + pron 3ms · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'and he'.
כְסִֽילfoolAdj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'fool'.
2

גַּ֤ם בְּלֹא דַ֣עַת נֶ֣פֶשׁ לֹא ט֑וֹב וְאָ֖ץ בְּרַגְלַ֣יִם חוֹטֵֽא

Also, the soul without knowledge, not good; and he that hasteth with feet sinneth.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'were pressing'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
גַּ֤םalsoparticle · גַּם (H1571)Particle or relational elementגַּם (H1571) 'also'.
בְּלֹאwithoutprep + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'without'.
דַ֣עַתknowledgeN c · דַּעַת (H1847)Construct chain (genitival)דַּעַת (H1847) 'knowledge'.
נֶ֣פֶשׁa personN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'a person'.
לֹאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
ט֑וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
וְאָ֖ץwere pressingconj וְ + Qal ptc ms · אוּץ (H213)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאוּץ (H213) 'were pressing'.
בְּרַגְלַ֣יִםhis feetprep + N com f du abs · רֶגֶל (H7272)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֶגֶל (H7272) 'his feet'.
חוֹטֵֽאsinsQal ptc ms · חָטָא (H2398)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorחָטָא (H2398) 'sins'.
3

אִוֶּ֣לֶת אָ֭דָם תְּסַלֵּ֣ף דַּרְכּ֑וֹ וְעַל יְ֝הוָ֗ה יִזְעַ֥ף לִבּֽוֹ

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against YHWH.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and perverts'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
אִוֶּ֣לֶתfollyN c · אִוֶּלֶת (H200)Construct chain (genitival)אִוֶּלֶת (H200) 'folly'.
אָ֭דָםmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
תְּסַלֵּ֣ףand pervertsPiel impf 3fs · סָלַף (H5557)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalסָלַף (H5557) 'and perverts'.
דַּרְכּ֑וֹhis journeyN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'his journey'.
וְעַלand onconj וְ + prep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'and on'.
יְ֝הוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
יִזְעַ֥ףtroubledQal impf 3ms · זָעַף (H2196)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalזָעַף (H2196) 'troubled'.
לִבּֽוֹhis heartN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'his heart'.
4

ה֗וֹן יֹ֭סִיף רֵעִ֣ים רַבִּ֑ים וְ֝דָ֗ל מֵרֵ֥עהוּ יִפָּרֵֽד

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'he shall add [exceed]'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
ה֗וֹןenoughN c · הוֹן (H1952)Construct chain (genitival)הוֹן (H1952) 'enough'.
יֹ֭סִיףhe shall add [exceed]Hiphil impf 3ms · יָסַף (H3254)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָסַף (H3254) 'he shall add [exceed]'.
רֵעִ֣יםhis neighborN c · רֵעַ (H7453)Construct chain (genitival)רֵעַ (H7453) 'his neighbor'.
רַבִּ֑יםmanyAdj · רַב (H7227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַב (H7227) 'many'.
וְ֝דָ֗לand the poorconj וְ + Adj · דַּל (H1800)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דַּל (H1800) 'and the poor'.
מֵרֵ֥עהוּfrom his neighborN c · רֵעַ (H7453)Construct chain (genitival)רֵעַ (H7453) 'from his neighbor'.
יִפָּרֵֽדdividesN · פָּרַד (H6504)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּרַד (H6504) 'divides'.
5

עֵ֣ד שְׁ֭קָרִים לֹ֣א יִנָּקֶ֑ה וְיָפִ֥יחַ כְּ֝זָבִ֗ים לֹ֣א יִמָּלֵֽט

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and speaketh lies shall not escape.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'blow'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
עֵ֣דa witnessN c · עֵד (H5707)Construct chain (genitival)עֵד (H5707) 'a witness'.
שְׁ֭קָרִיםfalsehoodN c · שֶׁקֶר (H8267)Construct chain (genitival)שֶׁקֶר (H8267) 'falsehood'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יִנָּקֶ֑הwill acquitN · נָקָה (H5352)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָקָה (H5352) 'will acquit'.
וְיָפִ֥יחַblowconj וְ + Hiphil impf 3ms · פּוּחַ (H6315)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalפּוּחַ (H6315) 'blow'.
כְּ֝זָבִ֗יםdeceitfulN c · כָּזָב (H3577)Construct chain (genitival)כָּזָב (H3577) 'deceitful'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יִמָּלֵֽטand he escapedN · מָלַט (H4422)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָלַט (H4422) 'and he escaped'.
6

רַ֭בִּים יְחַלּ֣וּ פְנֵֽי נָדִ֑יב וְכָל הָ֝רֵ֗עַ לְאִ֣ישׁ מַתָּֽן

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man a friend to him that giveth gifts.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'inflicted'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
רַ֭בִּיםmanyAdj · רַב (H7227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַב (H7227) 'many'.
יְחַלּ֣וּinflictedPiel impf 3mp · חָלָה (H2470)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalחָלָה (H2470) 'inflicted'.
פְנֵֽיthe face ofN c · פָּנִים (H6440)Construct chain (genitival)פָּנִים (H6440) 'the face of'.
נָדִ֑יבwilling ofAdj · נָדִיב (H5081)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָדִיב (H5081) 'willing of'.
וְכָלand allconj וְ + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'and all'.
הָ֝רֵ֗עַhis neighborart + N com m sg abs · רֵעַ (H7453)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֵעַ (H7453) 'his neighbor'.
לְאִ֣ישׁto a manprep + N com m sg constr · אִישׁ (H376)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִישׁ (H376) 'to a man'.
מַתָּֽןand giftN c · מַתָּן (H4976)Construct chain (genitival)מַתָּן (H4976) 'and gift'.
7

כָּ֥ל אֲחֵי רָ֨שׁ שְֽׂנֵאֻ֗הוּ אַ֤ף כִּ֣י מְ֭רֵעֵהוּ רָחֲק֣וּ מִמֶּ֑נּוּ מְרַדֵּ֖ף אֲמָרִ֣ים לא לוֹ הֵֽמָּה

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth words, they wanting .

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'lack'.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
כָּ֥לallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
אֲחֵיbrother ofN c · אָח (H251)Construct chain (genitival)אָח (H251) 'brother of'.
רָ֨שׁlackQal ptc ms · רוּשׁ (H7326)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרוּשׁ (H7326) 'lack'.
שְֽׂנֵאֻ֗הוּhatingQal perf 3cp + sfx 3ms · שָׂנֵא (H8130)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׂנֵא (H8130) 'hating'.
אַ֤ףalsoparticle · אַף (H637)Particle or relational elementאַף (H637) 'also'.
כִּ֣יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
מְ֭רֵעֵהוּhis companionN c · מֵרֵעַ (H4828)Construct chain (genitival)מֵרֵעַ (H4828) 'his companion'.
רָחֲק֣וּfar offQal perf 3cp · רָחַק (H7368)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actרָחַק (H7368) 'far off'.
מִמֶּ֑נּוּfrom itprep + sfx 1cp · מִן (H4480)Particle or relational elementמִן (H4480) 'from it'.
מְרַדֵּ֖ףand they pursuedPiel ptc ms · רָדַף (H7291)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרָדַף (H7291) 'and they pursued'.
אֲמָרִ֣יםthe words ofN c · אֵמֶר (H561)Construct chain (genitival)אֵמֶר (H561) 'the words of'.
לאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
לוֹto himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
הֵֽמָּהtheypron 3mp · הֵמָּה (H1992)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הֵמָּה (H1992) 'they'.
8

קֹֽנֶה לֵּ֭ב אֹהֵ֣ב נַפְשׁ֑וֹ שֹׁמֵ֥ר תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה לִמְצֹא טֽוֹב

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'bought'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
קֹֽנֶהboughtQal ptc ms · קָנָה (H7069)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorקָנָה (H7069) 'bought'.
לֵּ֭בthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
אֹהֵ֣בlovedQal ptc ms · אָהַב (H157)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאָהַב (H157) 'loved'.
נַפְשׁ֑וֹhis soulN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'his soul'.
שֹׁמֵ֥רkeepQal ptc ms · שָׁמַר (H8104)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַר (H8104) 'keep'.
תְּ֝בוּנָ֗הunderstandingN c · תְּבוּנָה (H8394)Construct chain (genitival)תְּבוּנָה (H8394) 'understanding'.
לִמְצֹאto findprep + Qal inf constr · מָצָא (H4672)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementמָצָא (H4672) 'to find'.
טֽוֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
9

עֵ֣ד שְׁ֭קָרִים לֹ֣א יִנָּקֶ֑ה וְיָפִ֖יחַ כְּזָבִ֣ים יֹאבֵֽד

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and speaketh lies shall perish.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'blow'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
עֵ֣דa witnessN c · עֵד (H5707)Construct chain (genitival)עֵד (H5707) 'a witness'.
שְׁ֭קָרִיםfalsehoodN c · שֶׁקֶר (H8267)Construct chain (genitival)שֶׁקֶר (H8267) 'falsehood'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יִנָּקֶ֑הwill acquitN · נָקָה (H5352)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָקָה (H5352) 'will acquit'.
וְיָפִ֖יחַblowconj וְ + Hiphil impf 3ms · פּוּחַ (H6315)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalפּוּחַ (H6315) 'blow'.
כְּזָבִ֣יםdeceitfulN c · כָּזָב (H3577)Construct chain (genitival)כָּזָב (H3577) 'deceitful'.
יֹאבֵֽדyour perishingQal impf 3ms · אָבַד (H6)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalאָבַד (H6) 'your perishing'.
10

לֹֽא נָאוֶ֣ה לִכְסִ֣יל תַּעֲנ֑וּג אַ֝֗ף כִּֽי לְעֶ֤בֶד מְשֹׁ֬ל בְּשָׂרִֽים

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complementasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'ruling'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
לֹֽאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
נָאוֶ֣הbecomethAdj · נָאוֶה (H5000)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָאוֶה (H5000) 'becometh'.
לִכְסִ֣ילandprep + Adj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.
תַּעֲנ֑וּגdelicateN c · תַּעֲנוּג (H8588)Construct chain (genitival)תַּעֲנוּג (H8588) 'delicate'.
אַ֝֗ףalsoparticle · אַף (H637)Particle or relational elementאַף (H637) 'also'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
לְעֶ֤בֶדhis servantsprep + N com m sg abs · עֶבֶד (H5650)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֶבֶד (H5650) 'his servants'.
מְשֹׁ֬לrulingQal inf constr · מָשַׁל (H4910)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementמָשַׁל (H4910) 'ruling'.
בְּשָׂרִֽיםchief ofprep + N com m pl abs · שַׂר (H8269)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שַׂר (H8269) 'chief of'.
11

שֵׂ֣כֶל אָ֭דָם הֶאֱרִ֣יךְ אַפּ֑וֹ וְ֝תִפאַרְתּ֗וֹ עֲבֹ֣ר עַל פָּֽשַׁע

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and his glory to pass over a transgression.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'you will prolong'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
שֵׂ֣כֶלdiscretionN c · שֶׂכֶל (H7922)Construct chain (genitival)שֶׂכֶל (H7922) 'discretion'.
אָ֭דָםmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
הֶאֱרִ֣יךְyou will prolongHiphil perf 3ms · אָרַךְ (H748)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actאָרַךְ (H748) 'you will prolong'.
אַפּ֑וֹhis angerN c · אַף (H639)Construct chain (genitival)אַף (H639) 'his anger'.
וְ֝תִפאַרְתּ֗וֹand for beautyconj וְ + N com f sg constr + sfx 3ms · תִּפְאֶרֶת (H8597)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תִּפְאֶרֶת (H8597) 'and for beauty'.
עֲבֹ֣רis crossingQal inf constr · עָבַר (H5674)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementעָבַר (H5674) 'is crossing'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
פָּֽשַׁעtransgression/disputed claimN c · פֶשַע (H6588)Construct chain (genitival)פֶשַע (H6588) 'transgression/disputed claim'.
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נַ֣הַם כַּ֭כְּפִיר זַ֣עַף מֶ֑לֶךְ וּכְטַ֖ל עַל עֵ֣שֶׂב רְצוֹנֽוֹ

The king's wrath as the roaring of a lion; but his favour as dew upon the grass.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
נַ֣הַםroaringN c · נַהַם (H5099)Construct chain (genitival)נַהַם (H5099) 'roaring'.
כַּ֭כְּפִירyoung lionprep + art + N com m sg abs · כְּפִיר (H3715)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּפִיר (H3715) 'young lion'.
זַ֣עַףinN c · זַעַף (H2197)Construct chain (genitival)זַעַף (H2197) 'in'.
מֶ֑לֶךְking ofN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
וּכְטַ֖לdewconj וְ + prep + N com m sg abs · טַל (H2919)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טַל (H2919) 'dew'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
עֵ֣שֶׂבplant ofN c · עֵשֶׂב (H6212)Construct chain (genitival)עֵשֶׂב (H6212) 'plant of'.
רְצוֹנֽוֹfavorN c · רָצוֹן (H7522)Construct chain (genitival)רָצוֹן (H7522) 'favor'.
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הַוֺּ֣ת לְ֭אָבִיו בֵּ֣ן כְּסִ֑יל וְדֶ֥לֶף טֹ֝רֵ֗ד מִדְיְנֵ֥י אִשָּֽׁה

A foolish son the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife a continual dropping.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'continual'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
הַוֺּ֣תcalamityN c · הַוָּה (H1942)Construct chain (genitival)הַוָּה (H1942) 'calamity'.
לְ֭אָבִיוto his fatherprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 3ms · אָב (H1)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אָב (H1) 'to his father'.
בֵּ֣ןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
כְּסִ֑ילfoolAdj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'fool'.
וְדֶ֥לֶףandconj וְ + N com m sg abs · דֶּלֶף (H1812)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דֶּלֶף (H1812) 'and'.
טֹ֝רֵ֗דcontinualQal ptc ms · טָרַד (H2956)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorטָרַד (H2956) 'continual'.
מִדְיְנֵ֥יbrawlingN c · מִדְיָן (H4079)Construct chain (genitival)מִדְיָן (H4079) 'brawling'.
אִשָּֽׁהa womanN c · אִשָּׁה (H802)Construct chain (genitival)אִשָּׁה (H802) 'a woman'.
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בַּ֣יִת וָ֭הוֹן נַחֲלַ֣ת אָב֑וֹת וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה אִשָּׁ֥ה מַשְׂכָּֽלֶת

House and riches the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife from YHWH.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'you may prosper'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בַּ֣יִתthe house ofN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'the house of'.
וָ֭הוֹןenoughconj וְ + N com m sg abs · הוֹן (H1952)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הוֹן (H1952) 'enough'.
נַחֲלַ֣תthe inheritance ofN c · נַחֲלָה (H5159)Construct chain (genitival)נַחֲלָה (H5159) 'the inheritance of'.
אָב֑וֹתfathersN c · אָב (H1)Construct chain (genitival)אָב (H1) 'fathers'.
וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗הYHWHconj וְ + prep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
אִשָּׁ֥הa womanN c · אִשָּׁה (H802)Construct chain (genitival)אִשָּׁה (H802) 'a woman'.
מַשְׂכָּֽלֶתyou may prosperHiphil ptc fs · שָׂכַל (H7919)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂכַל (H7919) 'you may prosper'.
15

עַ֭צְלָה תַּפִּ֣יל תַּרְדֵּמָ֑ה וְנֶ֖פֶשׁ רְמִיָּ֣ה תִרְעָֽב

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and he fell'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
עַ֭צְלָהslothfulnessN c · עַצְלָה (H6103)Construct chain (genitival)עַצְלָה (H6103) 'slothfulness'.
תַּפִּ֣ילand he fellHiphil impf 3fs · נָפַל (H5307)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָפַל (H5307) 'and he fell'.
תַּרְדֵּמָ֑הdeep sleepN c · תַּרְדֵּמָה (H8639)Construct chain (genitival)תַּרְדֵּמָה (H8639) 'deep sleep'.
וְנֶ֖פֶשׁand persons ofconj וְ + N com c sg constr · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'and persons of'.
רְמִיָּ֣הdeceit(-fulN c · רְמִיָּה (H7423)Construct chain (genitival)רְמִיָּה (H7423) 'deceit(-ful'.
תִרְעָֽבand he let you hungerQal impf 3fs · רָעֵב (H7456)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָעֵב (H7456) 'and he let you hunger'.
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שֹׁמֵ֣ר מִ֭צְוָה שֹׁמֵ֣ר נַפְשׁ֑וֹ בּוֹזֵ֖ה דְרָכָ֣יו יומת יָמֽוּת

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; he that despiseth his ways shall die.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'keep'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
שֹׁמֵ֣רkeepQal ptc ms · שָׁמַר (H8104)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַר (H8104) 'keep'.
מִ֭צְוָהthe commandments ofN c · מִצְוָה (H4687)Construct chain (genitival)מִצְוָה (H4687) 'the commandments of'.
שֹׁמֵ֣רkeepQal ptc ms · שָׁמַר (H8104)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַר (H8104) 'keep'.
נַפְשׁ֑וֹhis soulN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'his soul'.
בּוֹזֵ֖הthus despisedQal ptc ms · בָּזָה (H959)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבָּזָה (H959) 'thus despised'.
דְרָכָ֣יוhis waysN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'his ways'.
יומתhe shall be put to deathHophal impf 3ms · מוּת (H4191)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמוּת (H4191) 'he shall be put to death'.
יָמֽוּתhe dieQal impf 3ms · מוּת (H4191)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמוּת (H4191) 'he die'.
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מַלְוֵ֣ה יְ֭הוָה ח֣וֹנֵֽן דָּ֑ל וּ֝גְמֻל֗וֹ יְשַׁלֶּם לֽוֹ

He that has pity upon the poor lendeth to YHWH; and that which he has given will he pay him again.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'and you will lend'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
מַלְוֵ֣הand you will lendHiphil ptc ms · לָוָה (H3867)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorלָוָה (H3867) 'and you will lend'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
ח֣וֹנֵֽןpity meQal ptc ms · חָנַן (H2603)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorחָנַן (H2603) 'pity me'.
דָּ֑לpoorAdj · דַּל (H1800)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דַּל (H1800) 'poor'.
וּ֝גְמֻל֗וֹas / likeconj וְ + N com m sg constr + sfx 3ms · גְּמוּל (H1576)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גְּמוּל (H1576) 'as / like'.
יְשַׁלֶּםhe shall payPiel impf 3ms · שָׁלַם (H7999)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁלַם (H7999) 'he shall pay'.
לֽוֹto himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
18

יַסֵּ֣ר בִּ֭נְךָ כִּי יֵ֣שׁ תִּקְוָ֑ה וְאֶל הֲ֝מִית֗וֹ אַל תִּשָּׂ֥א נַפְשֶֽׁךָ

Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.

Imperative — volitional address
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'and they discipline'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
יַסֵּ֣רand they disciplinePiel impv 2ms · יָסַר (H3256)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeיָסַר (H3256) 'and they discipline'.
בִּ֭נְךָyour sonN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'your son'.
כִּיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
יֵ֣שׁthere isadv. · יֵשׁ (H3426)Particle or relational elementיֵשׁ (H3426) 'there is'.
תִּקְוָ֑הthe cord ofN c · תִּקְוָה (H8615)Construct chain (genitival)תִּקְוָה (H8615) 'the cord of'.
וְאֶלand toconj וְ + prep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'and to'.
הֲ֝מִית֗וֹto kill himHiphil inf constr + sfx 3ms · מוּת (H4191)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementמוּת (H4191) 'to kill him'.
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תִּשָּׂ֥אyou shall lift upQal jussive 2ms · נָשָׂא (H5375)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalנָשָׂא (H5375) 'you shall lift up'.
נַפְשֶֽׁךָyour soulN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'your soul'.
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גרל גְּֽדָל חֵ֭מָה נֹ֣שֵׂא עֹ֑נֶשׁ כִּ֥י אִם תַּ֝צִּ֗יל וְע֣וֹד תּוֹסִֽף

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver , yet you must do it again.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'lifts up'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
גרלman of great (as in the margin which readsN c · גָּרֹל (H1632)Construct chain (genitival)גָּרֹל (H1632) 'man of great (as in the margin which reads'.
גְּֽדָלgreatAdj · גָּדוֹל (H1419)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גָּדוֹל (H1419) 'great'.
חֵ֭מָהwrathN c · חֵמָה (H2534)Construct chain (genitival)חֵמָה (H2534) 'wrath'.
נֹ֣שֵׂאlifts upQal ptc ms · נָשָׂא (H5375)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorנָשָׂא (H5375) 'lifts up'.
עֹ֑נֶשׁpunishmentN c · עֹנֶשׁ (H6066)Construct chain (genitival)עֹנֶשׁ (H6066) 'punishment'.
כִּ֥יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
אִםifconj וְ · אִם (H518)Particle or relational elementאִם (H518) 'if'.
תַּ֝צִּ֗ילhas deliveredHiphil impf 2ms · נָצַל (H5337)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָצַל (H5337) 'has delivered'.
וְע֣וֹדand stillconj וְ + art · עוֹד (H5750)Particle or relational elementעוֹד (H5750) 'and still'.
תּוֹסִֽףadd, continueHiphil impf 2ms · יָסַף (H3254)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָסַף (H3254) 'add, continue'.
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שְׁמַ֣ע עֵ֭צָה וְקַבֵּ֣ל מוּסָ֑ר לְ֝מַ֗עַן תֶּחְכַּ֥ם בְּאַחֲרִיתֶֽךָ

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you mayest be wise in your latter end.

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'listen'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
שְׁמַ֣עlistenQal impv 2ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשָׁמַע (H8085) 'listen'.
עֵ֭צָהcounselN c · עֵצָה (H6098)Construct chain (genitival)עֵצָה (H6098) 'counsel'.
וְקַבֵּ֣לcorrespondingconj וְ + Piel impv 2ms · קָבַל (H6901)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeקָבַל (H6901) 'corresponding'.
מוּסָ֑רthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
לְ֝מַ֗עַןso thatprep · לְמַעַן (H4616)Particle or relational elementלְמַעַן (H4616) 'so that'.
תֶּחְכַּ֥םthey were wiseQal impf 2ms · חָכַם (H2449)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalחָכַם (H2449) 'they were wise'.
בְּאַחֲרִיתֶֽךָin your latter endprep + N com f sg constr + sfx 2ms · אַחֲרִית (H319)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַחֲרִית (H319) 'in your latter end'.
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רַבּ֣וֹת מַחֲשָׁב֣וֹת בְּלֶב אִ֑ישׁ וַעֲצַ֥ת יְ֝הוָ֗ה הִ֣יא תָקֽוּם

many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of YHWH, that shall stand.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'you shall rise'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
רַבּ֣וֹתmanyAdj · רַב (H7227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַב (H7227) 'many'.
מַחֲשָׁב֣וֹתdesignsN c · מַחֲשָׁבָה (H4284)Construct chain (genitival)מַחֲשָׁבָה (H4284) 'designs'.
בְּלֶבin the heart ofprep + N com m sg constr · לֵב (H3820)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לֵב (H3820) 'in the heart of'.
אִ֑ישׁa manN c · אִישׁ (H376)Construct chain (genitival)אִישׁ (H376) 'a man'.
וַעֲצַ֥תcounselconj וְ + N com f sg constr · עֵצָה (H6098)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֵצָה (H6098) 'counsel'.
יְ֝הוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
הִ֣יאthat ispron 3fs · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'that is'.
תָקֽוּםyou shall riseQal impf 3fs · קוּם (H6965)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalקוּם (H6965) 'you shall rise'.
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תַּאֲוַ֣ת אָדָ֣ם חַסְדּ֑וֹ וְטֽוֹב רָ֝שׁ מֵאִ֥ישׁ כָּזָֽב

The desire of a man his kindness: and a poor man better than a liar.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'lack'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
תַּאֲוַ֣תa delightN c · תַּאֲוָה (H8378)Construct chain (genitival)תַּאֲוָה (H8378) 'a delight'.
אָדָ֣םmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
חַסְדּ֑וֹhis covenant kindnessN c · חֶסֶד (H2617)Construct chain (genitival)חֶסֶד (H2617) 'his covenant kindness'.
וְטֽוֹבand goodconj וְ + Adj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'and good'.
רָ֝שׁlackQal ptc ms · רוּשׁ (H7326)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרוּשׁ (H7326) 'lack'.
מֵאִ֥ישׁfrom manprep + N com m sg constr · אִישׁ (H376)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִישׁ (H376) 'from man'.
כָּזָֽבdeceitfulN c · כָּזָב (H3577)Construct chain (genitival)כָּזָב (H3577) 'deceitful'.
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יִרְאַ֣ת יְהוָ֣ה לְחַיִּ֑ים וְשָׂבֵ֥עַ יָ֝לִ֗ין בַּל יִפָּ֥קֶד רָֽע

The fear of YHWH to life: and shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'shall remain overnight'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
יִרְאַ֣תfear ofN c · יִרְאָה (H3374)Construct chain (genitival)יִרְאָה (H3374) 'fear of'.
יְהוָ֣הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
לְחַיִּ֑יםaliveprep + N com m pl abs · חַי (H2416)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
וְשָׂבֵ֥עַand satisfiedconj וְ + Adj · שָׂבֵעַ (H7649)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׂבֵעַ (H7649) 'and satisfied'.
יָ֝לִ֗יןshall remain overnightQal impf 3ms · לוּן (H3885)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalלוּן (H3885) 'shall remain overnight'.
בַּלnotneg. · בַּל (H1077)Particle or relational elementבַּל (H1077) 'not'.
יִפָּ֥קֶדwill visitN · פָּקַד (H6485)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּקַד (H6485) 'will visit'.
רָֽעbadAdj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'bad'.
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טָ֘מַ֤ן עָצֵ֣ל יָ֭דוֹ בַּצַּלָּ֑חַת גַּם אֶל פִּ֝֗יהוּ לֹ֣א יְשִׁיבֶֽנָּה

A slothful hideth his hand in bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'hidden'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
טָ֘מַ֤ןhiddenQal perf 3ms · טָמַן (H2934)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actטָמַן (H2934) 'hidden'.
עָצֵ֣לslothfulAdj · עָצֵל (H6102)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָצֵל (H6102) 'slothful'.
יָ֭דוֹhis handN c · יָד (H3027)Construct chain (genitival)יָד (H3027) 'his hand'.
בַּצַּלָּ֑חַתbosomprep + art + N com f sg abs · צַלַּחַת (H6747)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַלַּחַת (H6747) 'bosom'.
גַּםalsoparticle · גַּם (H1571)Particle or relational elementגַּם (H1571) 'also'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
פִּ֝֗יהוּhis mouthN c · פֶּה (H6310)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּה (H6310) 'his mouth'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יְשִׁיבֶֽנָּהand he returnedHiphil impf 3ms + sfx 3fs · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשׁוּב (H7725) 'and he returned'.
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לֵ֣ץ תַּ֭כֶּה וּפֶ֣תִי יַעְרִ֑ם וְהוֹכִ֥יחַ לְ֝נָב֗וֹן יָבִ֥ין דָּֽעַת

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'you shall strike'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
לֵ֣ץthe interpreterAdj · לוּץ (H3887)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לוּץ (H3887) 'the interpreter'.
תַּ֭כֶּהyou shall strikeHiphil impf 2ms · הִכָּה (H5221)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהִכָּה (H5221) 'you shall strike'.
וּפֶ֣תִיandconj וְ + N com m sg abs · פְּתִי (H6612)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פְּתִי (H6612) 'and'.
יַעְרִ֑םveryQal impf 3ms · עָרַם (H6191)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָרַם (H6191) 'very'.
וְהוֹכִ֥יחַand you are vindicatedconj וְ + Hiphil inf constr · יָכַח (H3198)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementיָכַח (H3198) 'and you are vindicated'.
לְ֝נָב֗וֹןdiscerningprep + Niphal ptc ms · בִּין (H995)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבִּין (H995) 'discerning'.
יָבִ֥יןdiscerningQal impf 3ms · בִּין (H995)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalבִּין (H995) 'discerning'.
דָּֽעַתknowledgeN c · דַּעַת (H1847)Construct chain (genitival)דַּעַת (H1847) 'knowledge'.
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מְֽשַׁדֶּד אָ֭ב יַבְרִ֣יחַ אֵ֑ם בֵּ֝֗ן מֵבִ֥ישׁ וּמַחְפִּֽיר

He that wasteth father, chaseth away mother, a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'ruined'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
מְֽשַׁדֶּדruinedPiel ptc ms · שָׁדַד (H7703)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁדַד (H7703) 'ruined'.
אָ֭בa fatherN c · אָב (H1)Construct chain (genitival)אָב (H1) 'a father'.
יַבְרִ֣יחַand he fledHiphil impf 3ms · בָּרַח (H1272)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalבָּרַח (H1272) 'and he fled'.
אֵ֑םthe mother ofN c · אֵם (H517)Construct chain (genitival)אֵם (H517) 'the mother of'.
בֵּ֝֗ןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
מֵבִ֥ישׁwere ashamedHiphil ptc ms · בּוּשׁ (H954)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבּוּשׁ (H954) 'were ashamed'.
וּמַחְפִּֽירandconj וְ + Hiphil ptc ms · חָפֵר (H2659)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorחָפֵר (H2659) 'and'.
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חַֽדַל בְּ֭נִי לִשְׁמֹ֣עַ מוּסָ֑ר לִ֝שְׁג֗וֹת מֵֽאִמְרֵי דָֽעַת

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction to err from the words of knowledge.

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'had ceased'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
חַֽדַלhad ceasedQal impv 2ms · חָדַל (H2308)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeחָדַל (H2308) 'had ceased'.
בְּ֭נִיthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
לִשְׁמֹ֣עַto hearprep + Qal inf constr · שָׁמַע (H8085)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׁמַע (H8085) 'to hear'.
מוּסָ֑רthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
לִ֝שְׁג֗וֹתwho misleadsprep + Qal inf constr · הִשְׁגָּה (H7686)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementהִשְׁגָּה (H7686) 'who misleads'.
מֵֽאִמְרֵיthe words ofprep + N com m pl constr · אֵמֶר (H561)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֵמֶר (H561) 'the words of'.
דָֽעַתknowledgeN c · דַּעַת (H1847)Construct chain (genitival)דַּעַת (H1847) 'knowledge'.
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עֵ֣ד בְּ֭לִיַּעַל יָלִ֣יץ מִשְׁפָּ֑ט וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים יְבַלַּע אָֽוֶן

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'the interpreter'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
עֵ֣דa witnessN c · עֵד (H5707)Construct chain (genitival)עֵד (H5707) 'a witness'.
בְּ֭לִיַּעַלworthlessnessN c · בְּלִיַּעַל (H1100)Construct chain (genitival)בְּלִיַּעַל (H1100) 'worthlessness'.
יָלִ֣יץthe interpreterHiphil impf 3ms · לוּץ (H3887)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalלוּץ (H3887) 'the interpreter'.
מִשְׁפָּ֑טjudgmentN c · מִשְׁפָּט (H4941)Construct chain (genitival)מִשְׁפָּט (H4941) 'judgment'.
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'.
יְבַלַּעand it swallowedPiel impf 3ms · בָּלַע (H1104)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalבָּלַע (H1104) 'and it swallowed'.
אָֽוֶןiniquityN c · אוֹן (H205)Construct chain (genitival)אוֹן (H205) 'iniquity'.
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נָכ֣וֹנוּ לַלֵּצִ֣ים שְׁפָטִ֑ים וּ֝מַהֲלֻמ֗וֹת לְגֵ֣ו כְּסִילִֽים

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame. Closes the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
נָכ֣וֹנוּreadyN · כּוּן (H3559)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כּוּן (H3559) 'ready'.
לַלֵּצִ֣יםthe interpreterprep + art + Adj · לוּץ (H3887)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לוּץ (H3887) 'the interpreter'.
שְׁפָטִ֑יםjudgmentsN c · שֶׁפֶט (H8201)Construct chain (genitival)שֶׁפֶט (H8201) 'judgments'.
וּ֝מַהֲלֻמ֗וֹתandconj וְ + N com f pl abs · מַהֲלֻמָּה (H4112)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַהֲלֻמָּה (H4112) 'and'.
לְגֵ֣וamongprep + N com m sg constr · גֵּו (H1460)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גֵּו (H1460) 'among'.
כְּסִילִֽיםandAdj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.