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בְּ֭נִי תּוֹרָתִ֣י אַל תִּשְׁכָּ֑ח וּ֝מִצְוֺתַ֗י יִצֹּ֥ר לִבֶּֽךָ
My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments:
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'you forget'. Opens the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בְּ֭נִיthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
תּוֹרָתִ֣יthe torahN c · תּוֹרָה (H8451)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹרָה (H8451) 'the torah'.
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תִּשְׁכָּ֑חyou forgetQal jussive 2ms · שָׁכַח (H7911)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalשָׁכַח (H7911) 'you forget'.
וּ֝מִצְוֺתַ֗יthe commandments ofconj וְ + N com f pl constr + sfx 1cs · מִצְוָה (H4687)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִצְוָה (H4687) 'the commandments of'.
יִצֹּ֥רhe guarded himQal jussive 3ms · נָצַר (H5341)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalנָצַר (H5341) 'he guarded him'.
לִבֶּֽךָyour heartN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'your heart'.
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כִּ֤י אֹ֣רֶךְ יָ֭מִים וּשְׁנ֣וֹת חַיִּ֑ים וְ֝שָׁל֗וֹם יוֹסִ֥יפוּ לָֽךְ
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to you.
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'he shall add'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
אֹ֣רֶךְthe length ofN c · אֹרֶךְ (H753)Construct chain (genitival)אֹרֶךְ (H753) 'the length of'.
יָ֭מִיםdaysN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'days'.
וּשְׁנ֣וֹתyearsconj וְ + N com f pl constr · שָׁנָה (H8141)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁנָה (H8141) 'years'.
חַיִּ֑יםaliveN c · חַי (H2416)Construct chain (genitival)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
וְ֝שָׁל֗וֹםin peaceconj וְ + N com m sg abs · שָׁלוֹם (H7965)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁלוֹם (H7965) 'in peace'.
יוֹסִ֥יפוּhe shall addHiphil impf 3mp · יָסַף (H3254)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָסַף (H3254) 'he shall add'.
לָֽךְto youprep + sfx 2fsParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to you'.
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חֶ֥סֶד וֶאֱמֶ֗ת אַֽל יַעַ֫זְבֻ֥ךָ קָשְׁרֵ֥ם עַל גַּרְגְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ כָּ֝תְבֵ֗ם עַל ל֥וּחַ לִבֶּֽךָ
Let not mercy and truth forsake you: bind them about your neck; write them upon the table of your heart:
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'he will forsake you'.
Word-by-word analysis· 11 words
חֶ֥סֶדkindnessN c · חֶסֶד (H2617)Construct chain (genitival)חֶסֶד (H2617) 'kindness'.
וֶאֱמֶ֗תand faithfulnessconj וְ + N com f sg abs · אֱמֶת (H571)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֱמֶת (H571) 'and faithfulness'.
אַֽלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
יַעַ֫זְבֻ֥ךָhe will forsake youQal jussive 3mp + sfx 2ms · עָזַב (H5800)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalעָזַב (H5800) 'he will forsake you'.
קָשְׁרֵ֥םand you shall bindQal impv 2ms + sfx 3mp · קָשַׁר (H7194)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeקָשַׁר (H7194) 'and you shall bind'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
גַּרְגְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָneckN c · גַּרְגְּרוֹת (H1621)Construct chain (genitival)גַּרְגְּרוֹת (H1621) 'neck'.
כָּ֝תְבֵ֗םand he wroteQal impv 2ms + sfx 3mp · כָּתַב (H3789)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeכָּתַב (H3789) 'and he wrote'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
ל֥וּחַtablets ofN c · לוּחַ (H3871)Construct chain (genitival)לוּחַ (H3871) 'tablets of'.
לִבֶּֽךָyour heartN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'your heart'.
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וּמְצָא חֵ֖ן וְשֵֽׂכֶל ט֑וֹב בְּעֵינֵ֖י אֱלֹהִ֣ים וְאָדָֽם
So shall you find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'and finds'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
וּמְצָאand findsconj וְ + Qal impv 2ms · מָצָא (H4672)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeמָצָא (H4672) 'and finds'.
חֵ֖ןfavorN c · חֵן (H2580)Construct chain (genitival)חֵן (H2580) 'favor'.
וְשֵֽׂכֶלdiscretionconj וְ + N com m sg abs · שֶׂכֶל (H7922)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שֶׂכֶל (H7922) 'discretion'.
ט֑וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
בְּעֵינֵ֖יin the eyes ofprep + N com c du constr · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'in the eyes of'.
אֱלֹהִ֣יםGodN c · אֱלֹהִים (H430)Construct chain (genitival)אֱלֹהִים (H430) 'God'.
וְאָדָֽםand a humanconj וְ + N com m sg abs · אָדָם (H120)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אָדָם (H120) 'and a human'.
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בְּטַ֣ח אֶל יְ֭הוָה בְּכָל לִבֶּ֑ךָ וְאֶל בִּֽ֝ינָתְךָ֗ אַל תִּשָּׁעֵֽן
Trust in YHWH with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'trusting'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
בְּטַ֣חtrustingQal impv 2ms · בָּטַח (H982)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeבָּטַח (H982) 'trusting'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בְּכָלin allprep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'in all'.
לִבֶּ֑ךָyour heartN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'your heart'.
וְאֶלand toconj וְ + prep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'and to'.
בִּֽ֝ינָתְךָ֗and your understandingN c · בִּינָה (H998)Construct chain (genitival)בִּינָה (H998) 'and your understanding'.
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תִּשָּׁעֵֽןand restN · שָׁעַן (H8172)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁעַן (H8172) 'and rest'.
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בְּכָל דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'I know'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
בְּכָלin allprep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'in all'.
דְּרָכֶ֥יךָyour waysN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'your ways'.
דָעֵ֑הוּI knowQal impv 2ms + sfx 3ms · יָדַע (H3045)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeיָדַע (H3045) 'I know'.
וְ֝ה֗וּאand heconj וְ + pron 3ms · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'and he'.
יְיַשֵּׁ֥רit will be right/pleasingPiel impf 3ms · יָשַׁר (H3474)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָשַׁר (H3474) 'it will be right/pleasing'.
אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָthe way ofN c · אֹרַח (H734)Construct chain (genitival)אֹרַח (H734) 'the way of'.
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אַל תְּהִ֣י חָכָ֣ם בְּעֵינֶ֑יךָ יְרָ֥א אֶת יְ֝הוָ֗ה וְס֣וּר מֵרָֽע
Be not wise in your own eyes: fear YHWH, and depart from evil.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'let there be'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תְּהִ֣יlet there beQal jussive 2ms · הָיָה (H1961)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalהָיָה (H1961) 'let there be'.
חָכָ֣םwise [of]Adj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise [of]'.
בְּעֵינֶ֑יךָin your eyesprep + N com c du constr + sfx 2ms · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'in your eyes'.
יְרָ֥אhe was afraidQal impv 2ms · יָרֵא (H3372)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeיָרֵא (H3372) 'he was afraid'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
יְ֝הוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וְס֣וּרhe shall remove itconj וְ + Qal impv 2ms · סוּר (H5493)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeסוּר (H5493) 'he shall remove it'.
מֵרָֽעfrom evilprep + Adj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'from evil'.
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רִ֭פְאוּת תְּהִ֣י לְשָׁרֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝שִׁקּ֗וּי לְעַצְמוֹתֶֽיךָ
It shall be health to your navel, and marrow to your bones.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'let there be'.
Word-by-word analysis· 5 words
רִ֭פְאוּתhealthN c · רִפְאוּת (H7500)Construct chain (genitival)רִפְאוּת (H7500) 'health'.
תְּהִ֣יlet there beQal jussive 3fs · הָיָה (H1961)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalהָיָה (H1961) 'let there be'.
לְשָׁרֶּ֑ךָnavelprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 2ms · שֹׁר (H8270)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שֹׁר (H8270) 'navel'.
וְ֝שִׁקּ֗וּיandconj וְ + N com m sg abs · שִׁקּוּי (H8250)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שִׁקּוּי (H8250) 'and'.
לְעַצְמוֹתֶֽיךָthe bones ofprep + N com f pl constr + sfx 2ms · עֶצֶם (H6106)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֶצֶם (H6106) 'the bones of'.
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כַּבֵּ֣ד אֶת יְ֭הוָה מֵהוֹנֶ֑ךָ וּ֝מֵרֵאשִׁ֗ית כָּל תְּבוּאָתֶֽךָ
Honour YHWH with your substance, and with the firstfruits of all your increase:
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'honor'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כַּבֵּ֣דhonorPiel impv 2ms · כָּבֵד (H3513)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeכָּבֵד (H3513) 'honor'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
מֵהוֹנֶ֑ךָenoughprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 2ms · הוֹן (H1952)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הוֹן (H1952) 'enough'.
וּ֝מֵרֵאשִׁ֗יתthe first ofconj וְ + prep + N com f sg constr · רֵאשִׁית (H7225)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֵאשִׁית (H7225) 'the first of'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
תְּבוּאָתֶֽךָyour produceN c · תְּבוּאָה (H8393)Construct chain (genitival)תְּבוּאָה (H8393) 'your produce'.
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וְיִמָּלְא֣וּ אֲסָמֶ֣יךָ שָׂבָ֑ע וְ֝תִיר֗וֹשׁ יְקָבֶ֥יךָ יִפְרֹֽצוּ
So shall your barns be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst out with new wine.
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'And they set'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
וְיִמָּלְא֣וּAnd they setconj וְ + Niphal impf 3mp · מָלֵא (H4390)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמָלֵא (H4390) 'And they set'.
אֲסָמֶ֣יךָin your storehousesN c · אָסָם (H618)Construct chain (genitival)אָסָם (H618) 'in your storehouses'.
שָׂבָ֑עplentyN c · שָׂבָע (H7647)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂבָע (H7647) 'plenty'.
וְ֝תִיר֗וֹשׁand new wineconj וְ + N com m sg abs · תִּירוֹשׁ (H8492)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תִּירוֹשׁ (H8492) 'and new wine'.
יְקָבֶ֥יךָthe winepressN c · יֶקֶב (H3342)Construct chain (genitival)יֶקֶב (H3342) 'the winepress'.
יִפְרֹֽצוּhe break outQal impf 3mp · פָּרַץ (H6555)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalפָּרַץ (H6555) 'he break out'.
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מוּסַ֣ר יְ֭הוָה בְּנִ֣י אַל תִּמְאָ֑ס וְאַל תָּ֝קֹ֗ץ בְּתוֹכַחְתּֽוֹ
My son, despise not the chastening of YHWH; neither be weary of his correction:
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'despise'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
מוּסַ֣רthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בְּנִ֣יthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תִּמְאָ֑סdespiseQal jussive 2ms · מָאַס (H3988)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalמָאַס (H3988) 'despise'.
וְאַלand do notconj וְ + neg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'and do not'.
תָּ֝קֹ֗ץand he felt sickening dreadQal jussive 2ms · קוּץ (H6973)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalקוּץ (H6973) 'and he felt sickening dread'.
בְּתוֹכַחְתּֽוֹandprep + N com f sg constr + sfx 3ms · תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תּוֹכֵחָה (H8433) 'and'.
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כִּ֤י אֶ֥ת אֲשֶׁ֣ר יֶאֱהַ֣ב יְהוָ֣ה יוֹכִ֑יחַ וּ֝כְאָ֗ב אֶת בֵּ֥ן יִרְצֶֽה
For whom YHWH loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son he delighteth.
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'to love'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
אֶ֥ת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
אֲשֶׁ֣רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
יֶאֱהַ֣בto loveQal impf 3ms · אָהַב (H157)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalאָהַב (H157) 'to love'.
יְהוָ֣הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
יוֹכִ֑יחַand you are vindicatedHiphil impf 3ms · יָכַח (H3198)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָכַח (H3198) 'and you are vindicated'.
וּ֝כְאָ֗בhis fatherconj וְ + prep + N com m sg abs · אָב (H1)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אָב (H1) 'his father'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
בֵּ֥ןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
יִרְצֶֽהit shall be acceptedQal impf 3ms · רָצָה (H7521)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָצָה (H7521) 'it shall be accepted'.
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אַשְׁרֵ֣י אָ֭דָם מָצָ֣א חָכְמָ֑ה וְ֝אָדָ֗ם יָפִ֥יק תְּבוּנָֽה
Happy the man findeth wisdom, and the man getteth understanding.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'he found'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
אַשְׁרֵ֣יhappy are youN c · אֶשֶׁר (H835)Construct chain (genitival)אֶשֶׁר (H835) 'happy are you'.
אָ֭דָםmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
מָצָ֣אhe foundQal perf 3ms · מָצָא (H4672)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actמָצָא (H4672) 'he found'.
חָכְמָ֑הwisdomN c · חָכְמָה (H2451)Construct chain (genitival)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'wisdom'.
וְ֝אָדָ֗םand a humanconj וְ + N com m sg abs · אָדָם (H120)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אָדָם (H120) 'and a human'.
יָפִ֥יקandN c · פּוּק (H6329)Construct chain (genitival)פּוּק (H6329) 'and'.
תְּבוּנָֽהunderstandingN c · תְּבוּנָה (H8394)Construct chain (genitival)תְּבוּנָה (H8394) 'understanding'.
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כִּ֤י ט֣וֹב סַ֭חְרָהּ מִסְּחַר כָּ֑סֶף וּ֝מֵחָר֗וּץ תְּבוּאָתָֽהּ
For the merchandise of it better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Linked non-verbal clause.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
ט֣וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
סַ֭חְרָהּmerchandiseN c · סַחַר (H5504)Construct chain (genitival)סַחַר (H5504) 'merchandise'.
מִסְּחַרmartprep + N com m sg constr · סָחַר (H5505)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)סָחַר (H5505) 'mart'.
כָּ֑סֶףsilverN c · כֶּסֶף (H3701)Construct chain (genitival)כֶּסֶף (H3701) 'silver'.
וּ֝מֵחָר֗וּץinconj וְ + prep + N com m sg abs · חֲרוּץ (H2742)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲרוּץ (H2742) 'in'.
תְּבוּאָתָֽהּits yieldN c · תְּבוּאָה (H8393)Construct chain (genitival)תְּבוּאָה (H8393) 'its yield'.
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יְקָ֣רָה הִ֭יא מפניים מִפְּנִינִ֑ים וְכָל חֲ֝פָצֶ֗יךָ לֹ֣א יִֽשְׁווּ בָֽהּ
She more precious than rubies: and all the things you canst desire are not to be compared to her.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'avail'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
יְקָ֣רָהbrightnessAdj · יָקָר (H3368)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָקָר (H3368) 'brightness'.
הִ֭יאthat ispron 3fs · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'that is'.
מפנייםfromprep + N com c pl abs · פָּנִין (H6443)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּנִין (H6443) 'from'.
מִפְּנִינִ֑יםfromprep + N com c pl abs · פָּנִין (H6443)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּנִין (H6443) 'from'.
וְכָלand allconj וְ + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'and all'.
חֲ֝פָצֶ֗יךָacceptableN c · חֵפֶץ (H2656)Construct chain (genitival)חֵפֶץ (H2656) 'acceptable'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יִֽשְׁווּavailQal impf 3mp · שָׁוָה (H7737)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁוָה (H7737) 'avail'.
בָֽהּin itprep + sfx 3fsParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'in it'.
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אֹ֣רֶךְ יָ֭מִים בִּֽימִינָ֑הּ בִּ֝שְׂמֹאולָ֗הּ עֹ֣שֶׁר וְכָבֽוֹד
Length of days in her right hand; in her left hand riches and honour.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
אֹ֣רֶךְthe length ofN c · אֹרֶךְ (H753)Construct chain (genitival)אֹרֶךְ (H753) 'the length of'.
יָ֭מִיםdaysN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'days'.
בִּֽימִינָ֑הּthe rightprep + N com f sg constr + sfx 3fs · יָמִין (H3225)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָמִין (H3225) 'the right'.
בִּ֝שְׂמֹאולָ֗הּor leftprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 3fs · שְׂמֹאל (H8040)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׂמֹאל (H8040) 'or left'.
עֹ֣שֶׁרthe wealthN c · עֹשֶׁר (H6239)Construct chain (genitival)עֹשֶׁר (H6239) 'the wealth'.
וְכָבֽוֹדand the glory ofconj וְ + N com c sg abs · כָּבוֹד (H3519)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כָּבוֹד (H3519) 'and the glory of'.
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דְּרָכֶ֥יהָ דַרְכֵי נֹ֑עַם וְֽכָל נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣יהָ שָׁלֽוֹם
Her ways ways of pleasantness, and all her paths peace.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
דְּרָכֶ֥יהָon the wayN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'on the way'.
דַרְכֵיmy wayN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'my way'.
נֹ֑עַםbeautyN c · נֹעַם (H5278)Construct chain (genitival)נֹעַם (H5278) 'beauty'.
וְֽכָלand allconj וְ + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'and all'.
נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣יהָmy pathsN c · נְתִיבָה (H5410)Construct chain (genitival)נְתִיבָה (H5410) 'my paths'.
שָׁלֽוֹםpeaceN c · שָׁלוֹם (H7965)Construct chain (genitival)שָׁלוֹם (H7965) 'peace'.
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עֵץ חַיִּ֣ים הִ֭יא לַמַּחֲזִיקִ֣ים בָּ֑הּ וְֽתֹמְכֶ֥יהָ מְאֻשָּֽׁר
She a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy that retaineth her.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'be strong'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
עֵץwoodN c · עֵץ (H6086)Construct chain (genitival)עֵץ (H6086) 'wood'.
חַיִּ֣יםaliveN c · חַי (H2416)Construct chain (genitival)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
הִ֭יאthat ispron 3fs · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'that is'.
לַמַּחֲזִיקִ֣יםbe strongprep + art + Hiphil ptc mp · חָזַק (H2388)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorחָזַק (H2388) 'be strong'.
בָּ֑הּin itprep + sfx 3fsParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'in it'.
וְֽתֹמְכֶ֥יהָheld upconj וְ + Qal ptc mp + sfx 3fs · תָּמַךְ (H8551)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorתָּמַךְ (H8551) 'held up'.
מְאֻשָּֽׁרthey will call me blessedPual ptc ms · אָשַׁר (H833)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאָשַׁר (H833) 'they will call me blessed'.
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יְֽהוָ֗ה בְּחָכְמָ֥ה יָֽסַד אָ֑רֶץ כּוֹנֵ֥ן שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם בִּתְבוּנָֽה
YHWH by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding has he established the heavens.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'it was founded'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
יְֽהוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בְּחָכְמָ֥הin wisdomprep + N com f sg abs · חָכְמָה (H2451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'in wisdom'.
יָֽסַדit was foundedQal perf 3ms · יָסַד (H3245)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actיָסַד (H3245) 'it was founded'.
אָ֑רֶץthe land ofN c · אֶרֶץ (H776)Construct chain (genitival)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'the land of'.
כּוֹנֵ֥ןreadyPolel perf 3ms · כּוּן (H3559)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actכּוּן (H3559) 'ready'.
שָׁ֝מַ֗יִםheavenN c · שָׁמַיִם (H8064)Construct chain (genitival)שָׁמַיִם (H8064) 'heaven'.
בִּתְבוּנָֽהwith understandingprep + N com f sg abs · תְּבוּנָה (H8394)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תְּבוּנָה (H8394) 'with understanding'.
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בְּ֭דַעְתּוֹ תְּהוֹמ֣וֹת נִבְקָ֑עוּ וּ֝שְׁחָקִ֗ים יִרְעֲפוּ טָֽל
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'distil'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
בְּ֭דַעְתּוֹthe knowledge ofprep + N com f sg constr + sfx 3ms · דַּעַת (H1847)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דַּעַת (H1847) 'the knowledge of'.
תְּהוֹמ֣וֹתthe deepN c · תְּהוֹם (H8415)Construct chain (genitival)תְּהוֹם (H8415) 'the deep'.
נִבְקָ֑עוּwere split openN · בָּקַע (H1234)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּקַע (H1234) 'were split open'.
וּ֝שְׁחָקִ֗יםthe cloudsconj וְ + N com m pl abs · שַׁחַק (H7834)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שַׁחַק (H7834) 'the clouds'.
יִרְעֲפוּdistilQal impf 3mp · רָעַף (H7491)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָעַף (H7491) 'distil'.
טָֽלdewN c · טַל (H2919)Construct chain (genitival)טַל (H2919) 'dew'.
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בְּ֭נִי אַל יָלֻ֣זוּ מֵעֵינֶ֑יךָ נְצֹ֥ר תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה וּמְזִמָּֽה
My son, let not them depart from your eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בְּ֭נִיthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
יָלֻ֣זוּandQal jussive 3mp · לוּז (H3868)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalלוּז (H3868) 'and'.
מֵעֵינֶ֑יךָin the eyes ofprep + N com c du constr + sfx 2ms · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'in the eyes of'.
נְצֹ֥רkeepingQal impv 2ms · נָצַר (H5341)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeנָצַר (H5341) 'keeping'.
תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗הenterpriseN c · תּוּשִׁיָּה (H8454)Construct chain (genitival)תּוּשִׁיָּה (H8454) 'enterprise'.
וּמְזִמָּֽה(wicked) deviceconj וְ + N com f sg abs · מְזִמָּה (H4209)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מְזִמָּה (H4209) '(wicked) device'.
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וְיִֽהְי֣וּ חַיִּ֣ים לְנַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ וְ֝חֵ֗ן לְגַרְגְּרֹתֶֽיךָ
So shall they be life to your soul, and grace to your neck.
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and they were'.
Word-by-word analysis· 5 words
וְיִֽהְי֣וּand they wereconj וְ + Qal impf 3mp · הָיָה (H1961)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָיָה (H1961) 'and they were'.
חַיִּ֣יםaliveN c · חַי (H2416)Construct chain (genitival)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
לְנַפְשֶׁ֑ךָyour soulprep + N com c sg constr + sfx 2ms · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'your soul'.
וְ֝חֵ֗ןfavorconj וְ + N com m sg abs · חֵן (H2580)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֵן (H2580) 'favor'.
לְגַרְגְּרֹתֶֽיךָtoprep + N com f pl constr + sfx 2ms · גַּרְגְּרוֹת (H1621)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גַּרְגְּרוֹת (H1621) 'to'.
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אָ֤ז תֵּלֵ֣ךְ לָבֶ֣טַח דַּרְכֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝רַגְלְךָ֗ לֹ֣א תִגּֽוֹף
Then shall you walk in your way safely, and your foot shall not stumble.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'you shall go'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
אָ֤זthenart · אָז (H227)Particle or relational elementאָז (H227) 'then'.
תֵּלֵ֣ךְyou shall goQal impf 2ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָלַךְ (H3212) 'you shall go'.
לָבֶ֣טַחsecurelyprep + N com m sg abs · בֶּטַח (H983)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בֶּטַח (H983) 'securely'.
דַּרְכֶּ֑ךָyour wayN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'your way'.
וְ֝רַגְלְךָ֗and your footconj וְ + N com f sg constr + sfx 2ms · רֶגֶל (H7272)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֶגֶל (H7272) 'and your foot'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
תִגּֽוֹףyou be struck downQal impf 3fs · נָגַף (H5062)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָגַף (H5062) 'you be struck down'.
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אִם תִּשְׁכַּ֥ב לֹֽא תִפְחָ֑ד וְ֝שָׁכַבְתָּ֗ וְֽעָרְבָ֥ה שְׁנָתֶֽךָ
When you liest down, you shall not be afraid: yea, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet.
Conditional ʼim. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'she lies'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
אִםifconj וְ · אִם (H518)Particle or relational elementאִם (H518) 'if'.
תִּשְׁכַּ֥בshe liesQal impf 2ms · שָׁכַב (H7901)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁכַב (H7901) 'she lies'.
לֹֽאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
תִפְחָ֑דyou will dreadQal impf 2ms · פָּחַד (H6342)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalפָּחַד (H6342) 'you will dread'.
וְ֝שָׁכַבְתָּ֗who liesconj וְ + Qal q 2ms · שָׁכַב (H7901)Particle or relational elementשָׁכַב (H7901) 'who lies'.
וְֽעָרְבָ֥הbe pleasantconj וְ + Qal q 3fs · עָרֵב (H6149)Particle or relational elementעָרֵב (H6149) 'be pleasant'.
שְׁנָתֶֽךָfrom his sleepN c · שֵׁנָה (H8142)Construct chain (genitival)שֵׁנָה (H8142) 'from his sleep'.
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אַל תִּ֭ירָא מִפַּ֣חַד פִּתְאֹ֑ם וּמִשֹּׁאַ֥ת רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים כִּ֣י תָבֹֽא
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'fear'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תִּ֭ירָאfearQal jussive 2ms · יָרֵא (H3372)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalיָרֵא (H3372) 'fear'.
מִפַּ֣חַדbecause of the dread ofprep + N com m sg abs · פַּחַד (H6343)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פַּחַד (H6343) 'because of the dread of'.
פִּתְאֹ֑םsuddenlyart · פִּתְאֹם (H6597)Particle or relational elementפִּתְאֹם (H6597) 'suddenly'.
וּמִשֹּׁאַ֥תandconj וְ + prep + N com f sg constr · שׁוֹא (H7722)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שׁוֹא (H7722) 'and'.
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗יםthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
כִּ֣יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
תָבֹֽאyou comeQal impf 3fs · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalבּוֹא (H935) 'you come'.
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כִּֽי יְ֭הוָה יִהְיֶ֣ה בְכִסְלֶ֑ךָ וְשָׁמַ֖ר רַגְלְךָ֣ מִלָּֽכֶד
For YHWH shall be your confidence, and shall keep your foot from being taken.
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'shall be'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
יִהְיֶ֣הshall beQal impf 3ms · הָיָה (H1961)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָיָה (H1961) 'shall be'.
בְכִסְלֶ֑ךָthe loinsprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 2ms · כֶּסֶל (H3689)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֶּסֶל (H3689) 'the loins'.
וְשָׁמַ֖רand guardconj וְ + Qal q 3ms · שָׁמַר (H8104)Particle or relational elementשָׁמַר (H8104) 'and guard'.
רַגְלְךָ֣your footN c · רֶגֶל (H7272)Construct chain (genitival)רֶגֶל (H7272) 'your foot'.
מִלָּֽכֶדfromprep + N com m sg abs · לֶכֶד (H3921)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לֶכֶד (H3921) 'from'.
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אַל תִּמְנַע ט֥וֹב מִבְּעָלָ֑יו בִּהְי֨וֹת לְאֵ֖ל ידיך יָדְךָ֣ לַעֲשֽׂוֹת
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do .
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'be held back'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תִּמְנַעbe held backQal jussive 2ms · מָנַע (H4513)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalמָנַע (H4513) 'be held back'.
ט֥וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
מִבְּעָלָ֑יוthe lords ofprep + N com m pl constr + sfx 3ms · בַּעַל (H1167)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בַּעַל (H1167) 'the lords of'.
בִּהְי֨וֹתwhen there wasprep + Qal inf constr · הָיָה (H1961)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementהָיָה (H1961) 'when there was'.
לְאֵ֖לpower inprep + N com m sg constr · אֵל (H410)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֵל (H410) 'power in'.
ידיךyour handsN c · יָד (H3027)Construct chain (genitival)יָד (H3027) 'your hands'.
יָדְךָ֣your handN c · יָד (H3027)Construct chain (genitival)יָד (H3027) 'your hand'.
לַעֲשֽׂוֹתto doprep + Qal inf constr · עָשָׂה (H6213)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementעָשָׂה (H6213) 'to do'.
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אַל תֹּ֘אמַ֤ר לרעיך לְרֵֽעֲךָ֨ לֵ֣ךְ וָ֭שׁוּב וּמָחָ֥ר אֶתֵּ֗ן וְיֵ֣שׁ אִתָּֽךְ
Say not to your neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when you have it by you.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'you shall say'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תֹּ֘אמַ֤רyou shall sayQal jussive 2ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalאָמַר (H559) 'you shall say'.
לרעיךhis neighborprep + N com m pl constr + sfx 2ms · רֵעַ (H7453)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֵעַ (H7453) 'his neighbor'.
לְרֵֽעֲךָ֨belongs to your neighborprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 2ms · רֵעַ (H7453)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֵעַ (H7453) 'belongs to your neighbor'.
לֵ֣ךְgoQal impv 2ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַךְ (H3212) 'go'.
וָ֭שׁוּבand returningconj וְ + Qal impv 2ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשׁוּב (H7725) 'and returning'.
וּמָחָ֥רand tomorrowconj וְ + N com m sg abs · מָחָר (H4279)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָחָר (H4279) 'and tomorrow'.
אֶתֵּ֗ןI will giveQal impf 1cs · נָתַן (H5414)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָתַן (H5414) 'I will give'.
וְיֵ֣שׁand sometimesconj וְ + adv. · יֵשׁ (H3426)Particle or relational elementיֵשׁ (H3426) 'and sometimes'.
אִתָּֽךְwith youprep + sfx 2fs · אֵת (H854)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H854) 'with you'.
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אַל תַּחֲרֹ֣שׁ עַל רֵעֲךָ֣ רָעָ֑ה וְהֽוּא יוֹשֵׁ֖ב לָבֶ֣טַח אִתָּֽךְ
Devise not evil against your neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by you.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'plow'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תַּחֲרֹ֣שׁplowQal jussive 2ms · חָרַשׁ (H2790)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalחָרַשׁ (H2790) 'plow'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
רֵעֲךָ֣your neighborN c · רֵעַ (H7453)Construct chain (genitival)רֵעַ (H7453) 'your neighbor'.
רָעָ֑הevilN c · רַע (H7451)Construct chain (genitival)רַע (H7451) 'evil'.
וְהֽוּאand heconj וְ + pron 3ms · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'and he'.
יוֹשֵׁ֖בdwellingQal ptc ms · יָשַׁב (H3427)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorיָשַׁב (H3427) 'dwelling'.
לָבֶ֣טַחsecurelyprep + N com m sg abs · בֶּטַח (H983)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בֶּטַח (H983) 'securely'.
אִתָּֽךְwith youprep + sfx 2fs · אֵת (H854)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H854) 'with you'.
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אַל תרוב תָּרִ֣יב עִם אָדָ֣ם חִנָּ֑ם אִם לֹ֖א גְמָלְךָ֣ רָעָֽה
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done you no harm.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'and quarreled'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תרובand quarreledQal jussive 2ms · רִיב (H7378)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalרִיב (H7378) 'and quarreled'.
תָּרִ֣יבand quarreledQal jussive 2ms · רִיב (H7378)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalרִיב (H7378) 'and quarreled'.
עִםwithprep · עִם (H5973)Particle or relational elementעִם (H5973) 'with'.
אָדָ֣םmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
חִנָּ֑םfor nothingart · חִנָּם (H2600)Particle or relational elementחִנָּם (H2600) 'for nothing'.
אִםifconj וְ · אִם (H518)Particle or relational elementאִם (H518) 'if'.
לֹ֖אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
גְמָלְךָ֣do you repayQal perf 3ms + sfx 2ms · גָּמַל (H1580)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actגָּמַל (H1580) 'do you repay'.
רָעָֽהevilN c · רַע (H7451)Construct chain (genitival)רַע (H7451) 'evil'.
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אַל תְּ֭קַנֵּא בְּאִ֣ישׁ חָמָ֑ס וְאַל תִּ֝בְחַ֗ר בְּכָל דְּרָכָֽיו
Envy you not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'and he is jealous of'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תְּ֭קַנֵּאand he is jealous ofPiel jussive 2ms · קָנָא (H7065)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalקָנָא (H7065) 'and he is jealous of'.
בְּאִ֣ישׁagainst the manprep + N com m sg constr · אִישׁ (H376)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִישׁ (H376) 'against the man'.
חָמָ֑סviolenceN c · חָמָס (H2555)Construct chain (genitival)חָמָס (H2555) 'violence'.
וְאַלand do notconj וְ + neg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'and do not'.
תִּ֝בְחַ֗רhe will chooseQal jussive 2ms · בָּחַר (H977)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalבָּחַר (H977) 'he will choose'.
בְּכָלin allprep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'in all'.
דְּרָכָֽיוhis waysN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'his ways'.
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כִּ֤י תוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְהוָ֣ה נָל֑וֹז וְֽאֶת יְשָׁרִ֥ים סוֹדֽוֹ
For the froward abomination to YHWH: but his secret with the righteous.
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Linked non-verbal clause.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
תוֹעֲבַ֣תan abomination ofN c · תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441)Construct chain (genitival)תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441) 'an abomination of'.
יְהוָ֣הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
נָל֑וֹזandN · לוּז (H3868)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לוּז (H3868) 'and'.
וְֽאֶתand withconj וְ + prep · אֵת (H854)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H854) 'and with'.
יְשָׁרִ֥יםthe uprightAdj · יָשָׁר (H3477)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָשָׁר (H3477) 'the upright'.
סוֹדֽוֹin their councilN c · סוֹד (H5475)Construct chain (genitival)סוֹד (H5475) 'in their council'.
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מְאֵרַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה בְּבֵ֣ית רָשָׁ֑ע וּנְוֵ֖ה צַדִּיקִ֣ים יְבָרֵֽךְ
The curse of YHWH in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'bless you'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
מְאֵרַ֣תthe cursingN c · מְאֵרָה (H3994)Construct chain (genitival)מְאֵרָה (H3994) 'the cursing'.
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בְּבֵ֣יתin the houseprep + N com m sg constr · בַּיִת (H1004)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בַּיִת (H1004) 'in the house'.
רָשָׁ֑עthe wickedAdj · רָשָׁע (H7563)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָשָׁע (H7563) 'the wicked'.
וּנְוֵ֖הthe abode ofconj וְ + N com c sg constr · נָוֶה (H5116)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָוֶה (H5116) 'the abode of'.
צַדִּיקִ֣יםthe righteousAdj · צַדִּיק (H6662)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צַדִּיק (H6662) 'the righteous'.
יְבָרֵֽךְbless youPiel impf 3ms · בֵּרַךְ (H1288)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalבֵּרַךְ (H1288) 'bless you'.
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אִם לַלֵּצִ֥ים הֽוּא יָלִ֑יץ ולעניים וְ֝לַעֲנָוִ֗ים יִתֶּן חֵֽן
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly.
Conditional ʼim. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'the interpreter'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
אִםifconj וְ · אִם (H518)Particle or relational elementאִם (H518) 'if'.
לַלֵּצִ֥יםthe interpreterprep + art + Adj · לוּץ (H3887)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לוּץ (H3887) 'the interpreter'.
הֽוּאhepron 3ms · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'he'.
יָלִ֑יץthe interpreterHiphil impf 3ms · לוּץ (H3887)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalלוּץ (H3887) 'the interpreter'.
ולענייםpoorconj וְ + prep + Adj · עָנִי (H6041)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָנִי (H6041) 'poor'.
וְ֝לַעֲנָוִ֗יםhumble (ketiv)conj וְ + prep + Adj · עָנָו/עָנִי (H6035)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָנָו/עָנִי (H6035) 'humble (ketiv)'.
יִתֶּןwould giveQal impf 3ms · נָתַן (H5414)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָתַן (H5414) 'would give'.
חֵֽןfavorN c · חֵן (H2580)Construct chain (genitival)חֵן (H2580) 'favor'.
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כָּ֭בוֹד חֲכָמִ֣ים יִנְחָ֑לוּ וּ֝כְסִילִ֗ים מֵרִ֥ים קָלֽוֹן
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'they shall inherit'. Closes the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
כָּ֭בוֹדthe glory ofN c · כָּבוֹד (H3519)Construct chain (genitival)כָּבוֹד (H3519) 'the glory of'.
חֲכָמִ֣יםwiseAdj · חָכָם (H2450)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָכָם (H2450) 'wise'.
יִנְחָ֑לוּthey shall inheritQal impf 3mp · נָחַל (H5157)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָחַל (H5157) 'they shall inherit'.
וּ֝כְסִילִ֗יםandconj וְ + N com m pl abs · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.
מֵרִ֥יםwho contributedHiphil ptc ms · רוּם (H7311)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרוּם (H7311) 'who contributed'.
קָלֽוֹןconfusionN c · קָלוֹן (H7036)Construct chain (genitival)קָלוֹן (H7036) 'confusion'.