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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 8משלי 8

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 8 (36 verses in the MT) opens: Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? The middle of the chapter continues: My fruit better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. It closes: But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

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 8 comprises 36 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?. Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. To you, O men, I call; and my voice to the sons of man. O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be you of an understanding heart.. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — They all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find kn. They all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of YHWH to hate. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Riches and honour with me; , durable riches and righteousness. My fruit better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: When he. Movement V (vv. 33-36) — Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of YHWH. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

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הֲלֹֽא חָכְמָ֥ה תִקְרָ֑א וּ֝תְבוּנָ֗ה תִּתֵּ֥ן קוֹלָֽהּ

Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'you shall read'. Opens the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
הֲלֹֽאis it notinterrog. + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'is it not'.
חָכְמָ֥הwisdomN c · חָכְמָה (H2451)Construct chain (genitival)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'wisdom'.
תִקְרָ֑אyou shall readQal impf 3fs · קָרָא (H7121)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalקָרָא (H7121) 'you shall read'.
וּ֝תְבוּנָ֗הand understandingconj וְ + N com f sg abs · תְּבוּנָה (H8394)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תְּבוּנָה (H8394) 'and understanding'.
תִּתֵּ֥ןyou shall giveQal impf 3fs · נָתַן (H5414)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָתַן (H5414) 'you shall give'.
קוֹלָֽהּto the voice ofN c · קוֹל (H6963)Construct chain (genitival)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
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בְּרֹאשׁ מְרוֹמִ֥ים עֲלֵי דָ֑רֶךְ בֵּ֖ית נְתִיב֣וֹת נִצָּֽבָה

She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בְּרֹאשׁon the top ofprep + N com m sg constr · רֹאשׁ (H7218)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֹאשׁ (H7218) 'on the top of'.
מְרוֹמִ֥יםthe heights ofN c · מָרוֹם (H4791)Construct chain (genitival)מָרוֹם (H4791) 'the heights of'.
עֲלֵיagainst meprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'against me'.
דָ֑רֶךְthe way ofN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'the way of'.
בֵּ֖יתthe house ofN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'the house of'.
נְתִיב֣וֹתpathsN c · נְתִיבָה (H5410)Construct chain (genitival)נְתִיבָה (H5410) 'paths'.
נִצָּֽבָהstood uprightN · נָצַב (H5324)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָצַב (H5324) 'stood upright'.
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לְיַד שְׁעָרִ֥ים לְפִי קָ֑רֶת מְב֖וֹא פְתָחִ֣ים תָּרֹֽנָּה

She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'shout for joy'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
לְיַדhis handprep + N com c sg constr · יָד (H3027)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָד (H3027) 'his hand'.
שְׁעָרִ֥יםgatesN c · שַׁעַר (H8179)Construct chain (genitival)שַׁעַר (H8179) 'gates'.
לְפִיwith the edge ofprep + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'with the edge of'.
קָ֑רֶתcityN c · קֶרֶת (H7176)Construct chain (genitival)קֶרֶת (H7176) 'city'.
מְב֖וֹאthe going down ofN c · מָבוֹא (H3996)Construct chain (genitival)מָבוֹא (H3996) 'the going down of'.
פְתָחִ֣יםthe entrance ofN c · פֶּתַח (H6607)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּתַח (H6607) 'the entrance of'.
תָּרֹֽנָּהshout for joyQal impf 3fs · רָנַן (H7442)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָנַן (H7442) 'shout for joy'.
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אֲלֵיכֶ֣ם אִישִׁ֣ים אֶקְרָ֑א וְ֝קוֹלִ֗י אֶל בְּנֵ֥י אָדָֽם

To you, O men, I call; and my voice to the sons of man.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'I proclaim'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
אֲלֵיכֶ֣םto youprep + sfx 2mp · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to you'.
אִישִׁ֣יםa manN c · אִישׁ (H376)Construct chain (genitival)אִישׁ (H376) 'a man'.
אֶקְרָ֑אI proclaimQal impf 1cs · קָרָא (H7121)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalקָרָא (H7121) 'I proclaim'.
וְ֝קוֹלִ֗יto the voice ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr + sfx 1cs · קוֹל (H6963)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
בְּנֵ֥יthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
אָדָֽםmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
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הָבִ֣ינוּ פְתָאיִ֣ם עָרְמָ֑ה וּ֝כְסִילִ֗ים הָבִ֥ינוּ לֵֽב

O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be you of an understanding heart.

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'discerning'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
הָבִ֣ינוּdiscerningHiphil impv 2mp · בִּין (H995)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeבִּין (H995) 'discerning'.
פְתָאיִ֣םandN c · פְּתִי (H6612)Construct chain (genitival)פְּתִי (H6612) 'and'.
עָרְמָ֑הby cunningN c · עָרְמָה (H6195)Construct chain (genitival)עָרְמָה (H6195) 'by cunning'.
וּ֝כְסִילִ֗יםandconj וְ + Adj · כְּסִיל (H3684)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּסִיל (H3684) 'and'.
הָבִ֥ינוּdiscerningHiphil impv 2mp · בִּין (H995)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeבִּין (H995) 'discerning'.
לֵֽבthe heart ofN c · לֵב (H3820)Construct chain (genitival)לֵב (H3820) 'the heart of'.
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שִׁ֭מְעוּ כִּֽי נְגִידִ֣ים אֲדַבֵּ֑ר וּמִפְתַּ֥ח שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י מֵישָׁרִֽים

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips right things.

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'his hearing'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
שִׁ֭מְעוּhis hearingQal impv 2mp · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשָׁמַע (H8085) 'his hearing'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
נְגִידִ֣יםtoN c · נָגִיד (H5057)Construct chain (genitival)נָגִיד (H5057) 'to'.
אֲדַבֵּ֑רI speakPiel impf 1cs · דִּבֶּר (H1696)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalדִּבֶּר (H1696) 'I speak'.
וּמִפְתַּ֥חandconj וְ + N com m sg constr · מִפְתָּח (H4669)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִפְתָּח (H4669) 'and'.
שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יthe edge ofN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
מֵישָׁרִֽיםagreementN c · מֵישָׁר (H4339)Construct chain (genitival)מֵישָׁר (H4339) 'agreement'.
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כִּֽי אֱ֭מֶת יֶהְגֶּ֣ה חִכִּ֑י וְתוֹעֲבַ֖ת שְׂפָתַ֣י רֶֽשַׁע

For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness an abomination to my lips.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'but you shall meditate'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
אֱ֭מֶתtrueN c · אֱמֶת (H571)Construct chain (genitival)אֱמֶת (H571) 'true'.
יֶהְגֶּ֣הbut you shall meditateQal impf 3ms · הָגָה (H1897)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָגָה (H1897) 'but you shall meditate'.
חִכִּ֑י(roof of the) mouthN c · חֵךְ (H2441)Construct chain (genitival)חֵךְ (H2441) '(roof of the) mouth'.
וְתוֹעֲבַ֖תan abomination ofconj וְ + N com f sg constr · תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תּוֹעֵבָה (H8441) 'an abomination of'.
שְׂפָתַ֣יthe edge ofN c · שָׂפָה (H8193)Construct chain (genitival)שָׂפָה (H8193) 'the edge of'.
רֶֽשַׁעtheir wickednessN c · רֶשַׁע (H7562)Construct chain (genitival)רֶשַׁע (H7562) 'their wickedness'.
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בְּצֶ֥דֶק כָּל אִמְרֵי פִ֑י אֵ֥ין בָּ֝הֶ֗ם נִפְתָּ֥ל וְעִקֵּֽשׁ

All the words of my mouth in righteousness; nothing froward or perverse in them.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
בְּצֶ֥דֶקin righteousnessprep + N com m sg abs · צֶדֶק (H6664)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צֶדֶק (H6664) 'in righteousness'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
אִמְרֵיthe words ofN c · אֵמֶר (H561)Construct chain (genitival)אֵמֶר (H561) 'the words of'.
פִ֑יthe mouth ofN c · פֶּה (H6310)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּה (H6310) 'the mouth of'.
אֵ֥יןthere is notneg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'there is not'.
בָּ֝הֶ֗םin themprep + sfx 3mpParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'in them'.
נִפְתָּ֥לI have wrestledN · פָּתַל (H6617)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּתַל (H6617) 'I have wrestled'.
וְעִקֵּֽשׁcrookedconj וְ + Adj · עִקֵּשׁ (H6141)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עִקֵּשׁ (H6141) 'crooked'.
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כֻּלָּ֣ם נְ֭כֹחִים לַמֵּבִ֑ין וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים לְמֹ֣צְאֵי דָֽעַת

They all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'discerning'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
כֻּלָּ֣םall of themN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all of them'.
נְ֭כֹחִיםandAdj · נָכֹחַ (H5228)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָכֹחַ (H5228) 'and'.
לַמֵּבִ֑יןdiscerningprep + art + Hiphil ptc ms · בִּין (H995)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבִּין (H995) 'discerning'.
וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗יםrightconj וְ + Adj · יָשָׁר (H3477)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָשָׁר (H3477) 'right'.
לְמֹ֣צְאֵיI have foundprep + Qal ptc mp · מָצָא (H4672)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorמָצָא (H4672) 'I have found'.
דָֽעַתknowledgeN c · דַּעַת (H1847)Construct chain (genitival)דַּעַת (H1847) 'knowledge'.
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קְחֽוּ מוּסָרִ֥י וְאַל כָּ֑סֶף וְ֝דַ֗עַת מֵחָר֥וּץ נִבְחָֽר

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'take'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
קְחֽוּtakeQal impv 2mp · לָקַח (H3947)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeלָקַח (H3947) 'take'.
מוּסָרִ֥יthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
וְאַלand do notconj וְ + neg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'and do not'.
כָּ֑סֶףsilverN c · כֶּסֶף (H3701)Construct chain (genitival)כֶּסֶף (H3701) 'silver'.
וְ֝דַ֗עַתthe knowledge ofconj וְ + N com f sg abs · דַּעַת (H1847)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דַּעַת (H1847) 'the knowledge of'.
מֵחָר֥וּץinprep + N com m sg abs · חֲרוּץ (H2742)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲרוּץ (H2742) 'in'.
נִבְחָֽרhe will chooseN · בָּחַר (H977)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּחַר (H977) 'he will choose'.
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כִּֽי טוֹבָ֣ה חָ֭כְמָה מִפְּנִינִ֑ים וְכָל חֲ֝פָצִ֗ים לֹ֣א יִֽשְׁווּ בָֽהּ

For wisdom better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'avail'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
טוֹבָ֣הgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
חָ֭כְמָהwisdomN c · חָכְמָה (H2451)Construct chain (genitival)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'wisdom'.
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'.
חֲ֝פָצִ֗יםacceptableN 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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אֲֽנִי חָ֭כְמָה שָׁכַ֣נְתִּי עָרְמָ֑ה וְדַ֖עַת מְזִמּ֣וֹת אֶמְצָֽא

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'to make dwell'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
אֲֽנִיIpron 1cs · אֲנִי (H589)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲנִי (H589) 'I'.
חָ֭כְמָהwisdomN c · חָכְמָה (H2451)Construct chain (genitival)חָכְמָה (H2451) 'wisdom'.
שָׁכַ֣נְתִּיto make dwellQal perf 1cs · שָׁכַן (H7931)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁכַן (H7931) 'to make dwell'.
עָרְמָ֑הby cunningN c · עָרְמָה (H6195)Construct chain (genitival)עָרְמָה (H6195) 'by cunning'.
וְדַ֖עַתthe knowledge ofconj וְ + N com f sg constr · דַּעַת (H1847)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דַּעַת (H1847) 'the knowledge of'.
מְזִמּ֣וֹת(wicked) deviceN c · מְזִמָּה (H4209)Construct chain (genitival)מְזִמָּה (H4209) '(wicked) device'.
אֶמְצָֽאI findQal impf 1cs · מָצָא (H4672)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמָצָא (H4672) 'I find'.
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יִֽרְאַ֣ת יְהוָה֮ שְֽׂנֹ֫את רָ֥ע גֵּ֘אָ֤ה וְגָא֨וֹן וְדֶ֣רֶךְ רָ֭ע וּפִ֨י תַהְפֻּכ֬וֹת שָׂנֵֽאתִי

The fear of YHWH to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complementasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'hating'.
Word-by-word analysis· 11 words
יִֽרְאַ֣תfear ofN c · יִרְאָה (H3374)Construct chain (genitival)יִרְאָה (H3374) 'fear of'.
יְהוָה֮YHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
שְֽׂנֹ֫אתhatingQal inf constr · שָׂנֵא (H8130)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׂנֵא (H8130) 'hating'.
רָ֥עbadAdj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'bad'.
גֵּ֘אָ֤הprideN c · גֵּאָה (H1344)Construct chain (genitival)גֵּאָה (H1344) 'pride'.
וְגָא֨וֹןthe pride ofconj וְ + N com m sg abs · גָּאוֹן (H1347)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גָּאוֹן (H1347) 'the pride of'.
וְדֶ֣רֶךְon the wayconj וְ + N com c sg abs · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'on the way'.
רָ֭עbadAdj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'bad'.
וּפִ֨יAnd the opening ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'And the opening of'.
תַהְפֻּכ֬וֹתperverseN c · תַּהְפֻּכָה (H8419)Construct chain (genitival)תַּהְפֻּכָה (H8419) 'perverse'.
שָׂנֵֽאתִיhatingQal perf 1cs · שָׂנֵא (H8130)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׂנֵא (H8130) 'hating'.
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לִֽי עֵ֭צָה וְתוּשִׁיָּ֑ה אֲנִ֥י בִ֝ינָ֗ה לִ֣י גְבוּרָֽה

Counsel mine, and sound wisdom: I understanding; I have strength.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
לִֽיto meprep + sfx 1csParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to me'.
עֵ֭צָהcounselN c · עֵצָה (H6098)Construct chain (genitival)עֵצָה (H6098) 'counsel'.
וְתוּשִׁיָּ֑הenterpriseconj וְ + N com f sg abs · תּוּשִׁיָּה (H8454)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תּוּשִׁיָּה (H8454) 'enterprise'.
אֲנִ֥יIpron 1cs · אֲנִי (H589)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲנִי (H589) 'I'.
בִ֝ינָ֗הand your understandingN c · בִּינָה (H998)Construct chain (genitival)בִּינָה (H998) 'and your understanding'.
לִ֣יto meprep + sfx 1csParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to me'.
גְבוּרָֽהand like your mighty actsN c · גְּבוּרָה (H1369)Construct chain (genitival)גְּבוּרָה (H1369) 'and like your mighty acts'.
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בִּ֭י מְלָכִ֣ים יִמְלֹ֑כוּ וְ֝רוֹזְנִ֗ים יְחֹ֣קְקוּ צֶֽדֶק

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and reigned'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
בִּ֭יagainst meprep + sfx 1csParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'against me'.
מְלָכִ֣יםkingsN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'kings'.
יִמְלֹ֑כוּand reignedQal impf 3mp · מָלַךְ (H4427)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמָלַךְ (H4427) 'and reigned'.
וְ֝רוֹזְנִ֗יםO rulersconj וְ + Qal ptc mp · רָזַן (H7336)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרָזַן (H7336) 'O rulers'.
יְחֹ֣קְקוּthe commanderPoel impf 3mp · חָקַק (H2710)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalחָקַק (H2710) 'the commander'.
צֶֽדֶקjustN c · צֶדֶק (H6664)Construct chain (genitival)צֶדֶק (H6664) 'just'.
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בִּ֭י שָׂרִ֣ים יָשֹׂ֑רוּ וּ֝נְדִיבִ֗ים כָּל שֹׁ֥פְטֵי צֶֽדֶק

By me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'you make yourself ruler'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בִּ֭יagainst meprep + sfx 1csParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'against me'.
שָׂרִ֣יםprincesN c · שַׂר (H8269)Construct chain (genitival)שַׂר (H8269) 'princes'.
יָשֹׂ֑רוּyou make yourself rulerQal impf 3mp · שָׂרַר (H8323)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׂרַר (H8323) 'you make yourself ruler'.
וּ֝נְדִיבִ֗יםwilling ofconj וְ + Adj · נָדִיב (H5081)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָדִיב (H5081) 'willing of'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
שֹׁ֥פְטֵיthe judges ofQal ptc mp · שָׁפַט (H8199)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁפַט (H8199) 'the judges of'.
צֶֽדֶקjustN c · צֶדֶק (H6664)Construct chain (genitival)צֶדֶק (H6664) 'just'.
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אֲ֭נִי אהביה אֹהֲבַ֣י אֵהָ֑ב וּ֝מְשַׁחֲרַ֗י יִמְצָאֻֽנְנִי

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'to love'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
אֲ֭נִיIpron 1cs · אֲנִי (H589)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲנִי (H589) 'I'.
אהביהto loveQal ptc mp + sfx 3fs · אָהַב (H157)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאָהַב (H157) 'to love'.
אֹהֲבַ֣יto loveQal ptc mp + sfx 1cs · אָהַב (H157)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאָהַב (H157) 'to love'.
אֵהָ֑בlovedQal impf 1cs · אָהַב (H157)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalאָהַב (H157) 'loved'.
וּ֝מְשַׁחֲרַ֗י(do something) betimesconj וְ + Piel ptc mp + sfx 1cs · שָׁחַר (H7836)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁחַר (H7836) '(do something) betimes'.
יִמְצָאֻֽנְנִיI have foundQal impf 3mp + sfx 1cs · מָצָא (H4672)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמָצָא (H4672) 'I have found'.
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עֹֽשֶׁר וְכָב֥וֹד אִתִּ֑י ה֥וֹן עָ֝תֵ֗ק וּצְדָקָֽה

Riches and honour with me; , durable riches and righteousness.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
עֹֽשֶׁרthe wealthN c · עֹשֶׁר (H6239)Construct chain (genitival)עֹשֶׁר (H6239) 'the wealth'.
וְכָב֥וֹדand the glory ofconj וְ + N com c sg abs · כָּבוֹד (H3519)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כָּבוֹד (H3519) 'and the glory of'.
אִתִּ֑יwith meprep + sfx 1cs · אֵת (H854)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H854) 'with me'.
ה֥וֹןenoughN c · הוֹן (H1952)Construct chain (genitival)הוֹן (H1952) 'enough'.
עָ֝תֵ֗קdurableAdj · עָתֵק (H6276)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָתֵק (H6276) 'durable'.
וּצְדָקָֽהand righteousnessconj וְ + N com f sg abs · צְדָקָה (H6666)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צְדָקָה (H6666) 'and righteousness'.
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ט֣וֹב פִּ֭רְיִי מֵחָר֣וּץ וּמִפָּ֑ז וּ֝תְבוּאָתִ֗י מִכֶּ֥סֶף נִבְחָֽר

My fruit better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
ט֣וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
פִּ֭רְיִיits fruitN c · פְּרִי (H6529)Construct chain (genitival)פְּרִי (H6529) 'its fruit'.
מֵחָר֣וּץinprep + N com m sg abs · חֲרוּץ (H2742)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲרוּץ (H2742) 'in'.
וּמִפָּ֑זfromconj וְ + prep + N com m sg abs · פָּז (H6337)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּז (H6337) 'from'.
וּ֝תְבוּאָתִ֗יits yieldconj וְ + N com f sg constr + sfx 1cs · תְּבוּאָה (H8393)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תְּבוּאָה (H8393) 'its yield'.
מִכֶּ֥סֶףfrom the money ofprep + N com m sg abs · כֶּסֶף (H3701)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֶּסֶף (H3701) 'from the money of'.
נִבְחָֽרhe will chooseN · בָּחַר (H977)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּחַר (H977) 'he will choose'.
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בְּאֹֽרַח צְדָקָ֥ה אֲהַלֵּ֑ך בְּ֝ת֗וֹךְ נְתִיב֥וֹת מִשְׁפָּֽט

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'went'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
בְּאֹֽרַחthe way ofprep + N com c sg constr · אֹרַח (H734)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֹרַח (H734) 'the way of'.
צְדָקָ֥הrighteousnessN c · צְדָקָה (H6666)Construct chain (genitival)צְדָקָה (H6666) 'righteousness'.
אֲהַלֵּ֑ךwentPiel impf 1cs · הָלַךְ (H1980)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָלַךְ (H1980) 'went'.
בְּ֝ת֗וֹךְin the midst ofprep + N com m sg constr · תָּוֶךְ (H8432)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תָּוֶךְ (H8432) 'in the midst of'.
נְתִיב֥וֹתpathsN c · נְתִיבָה (H5410)Construct chain (genitival)נְתִיבָה (H5410) 'paths'.
מִשְׁפָּֽטjudgmentN c · מִשְׁפָּט (H4941)Construct chain (genitival)מִשְׁפָּט (H4941) 'judgment'.
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לְהַנְחִ֖יל אֹהֲבַ֥י יֵ֑שׁ וְאֹצְרֹ֖תֵיהֶ֣ם אֲמַלֵּֽא

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complementasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'you will inherit'.
Word-by-word analysis· 5 words
לְהַנְחִ֖ילyou will inheritprep + Hiphil inf constr · נָחַל (H5157)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementנָחַל (H5157) 'you will inherit'.
אֹהֲבַ֥יto loveQal ptc mp + sfx 1cs · אָהַב (H157)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאָהַב (H157) 'to love'.
יֵ֑שׁthere isadv. · יֵשׁ (H3426)Particle or relational elementיֵשׁ (H3426) 'there is'.
וְאֹצְרֹ֖תֵיהֶ֣םthe treasury ofconj וְ + N com m pl constr + sfx 3mp · אוֹצָר (H214)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אוֹצָר (H214) 'the treasury of'.
אֲמַלֵּֽאI will fulfillPiel impf 1cs · מָלֵא (H4390)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalמָלֵא (H4390) 'I will fulfill'.
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יְֽהוָ֗ה קָ֭נָנִי רֵאשִׁ֣ית דַּרְכּ֑וֹ קֶ֖דֶם מִפְעָלָ֣יו מֵאָֽז

YHWH possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'bought'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
יְֽהוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
קָ֭נָנִיboughtQal perf 3ms + sfx 1cs · קָנָה (H7069)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actקָנָה (H7069) 'bought'.
רֵאשִׁ֣יתthe first ofN c · רֵאשִׁית (H7225)Construct chain (genitival)רֵאשִׁית (H7225) 'the first of'.
דַּרְכּ֑וֹhis journeyN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'his journey'.
קֶ֖דֶםthe eastN c · קֶדֶם (H6924)Construct chain (genitival)קֶדֶם (H6924) 'the east'.
מִפְעָלָ֣יוworkN c · מִפְעָל (H4659)Construct chain (genitival)מִפְעָל (H4659) 'work'.
מֵאָֽזsinceprep + art · אָז (H227)Particle or relational elementאָז (H227) 'since'.
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מֵ֭עוֹלָם נִסַּ֥כְתִּי מֵרֹ֗אשׁ מִקַּדְמֵי אָֽרֶץ

I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 5 words
מֵ֭עוֹלָםfrom of oldprep + N com m sg abs · עוֹלָם (H5769)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עוֹלָם (H5769) 'from of old'.
נִסַּ֥כְתִּיand he pouredN · נָסַךְ (H5258)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָסַךְ (H5258) 'and he poured'.
מֵרֹ֗אשׁfrom the top ofprep + N com m sg abs · רֹאשׁ (H7218)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֹאשׁ (H7218) 'from the top of'.
מִקַּדְמֵיthe eastprep + N com m pl constr · קֶדֶם (H6924)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קֶדֶם (H6924) 'the east'.
אָֽרֶץthe land ofN c · אֶרֶץ (H776)Construct chain (genitival)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'the land of'.
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בְּאֵין תְּהֹמ֥וֹת חוֹלָ֑לְתִּי בְּאֵ֥ין מַ֝עְיָנ֗וֹת נִכְבַּדֵּי מָֽיִם

When no depths, I was brought forth; when no fountains abounding with water.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'and be in anguish'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בְּאֵיןthere is notprep + neg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'there is not'.
תְּהֹמ֥וֹתthe deepN c · תְּהוֹם (H8415)Construct chain (genitival)תְּהוֹם (H8415) 'the deep'.
חוֹלָ֑לְתִּיand be in anguishPolal perf 1cs · חוּל (H2342)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחוּל (H2342) 'and be in anguish'.
בְּאֵ֥יןthere is notprep + neg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'there is not'.
מַ֝עְיָנ֗וֹתthe spring ofN c · מַעְיָן (H4599)Construct chain (genitival)מַעְיָן (H4599) 'the spring of'.
נִכְבַּדֵּיand he hardenedN · כָּבֵד (H3513)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כָּבֵד (H3513) 'and he hardened'.
מָֽיִםwaterN c · מַיִם (H4325)Construct chain (genitival)מַיִם (H4325) 'water'.
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בְּטֶ֣רֶם הָרִ֣ים הָטְבָּ֑עוּ לִפְנֵ֖י גְבָע֣וֹת חוֹלָֽלְתִּי

Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'they were sunk'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
בְּטֶ֣רֶםbeforeprep + art · טֶרֶם (H2962)Particle or relational elementטֶרֶם (H2962) 'before'.
הָרִ֣יםhillsN c · הַר (H2022)Construct chain (genitival)הַר (H2022) 'hills'.
הָטְבָּ֑עוּthey were sunkHophal perf 3cp · טָבַע (H2883)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actטָבַע (H2883) 'they were sunk'.
לִפְנֵ֖יbeforeprep + N com c pl constr · פָּנִים (H6440)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּנִים (H6440) 'before'.
גְבָע֣וֹתthe hills ofN c · גִּבְעָה (H1389)Construct chain (genitival)גִּבְעָה (H1389) 'the hills of'.
חוֹלָֽלְתִּיand be in anguishPolal perf 1cs · חוּל (H2342)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחוּל (H2342) 'and be in anguish'.
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עַד לֹ֣א עָ֭שָׂה אֶ֣רֶץ וְחוּצ֑וֹת וְ֝רֹ֗אשׁ עָפְר֥וֹת תֵּבֵֽל

While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'he did'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
עַדuntilprep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'until'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
עָ֭שָׂהhe didQal perf 3ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָשָׂה (H6213) 'he did'.
אֶ֣רֶץthe land ofN c · אֶרֶץ (H776)Construct chain (genitival)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'the land of'.
וְחוּצ֑וֹתoutsideconj וְ + N com m pl abs · חוּץ (H2351)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חוּץ (H2351) 'outside'.
וְ֝רֹ֗אשׁthe head ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · רֹאשׁ (H7218)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֹאשׁ (H7218) 'the head of'.
עָפְר֥וֹתdustN c · עָפָר (H6083)Construct chain (genitival)עָפָר (H6083) 'dust'.
תֵּבֵֽלhabitable partN c · תֵּבֵל (H8398)Construct chain (genitival)תֵּבֵל (H8398) 'habitable part'.
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בַּהֲכִינ֣וֹ שָׁ֭מַיִם שָׁ֣ם אָ֑נִי בְּח֥וּקוֹ ח֝֗וּג עַל פְּנֵ֥י תְהֽוֹם

When he prepared the heavens, I there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complementasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'ready'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
בַּהֲכִינ֣וֹreadyprep + Hiphil inf constr + sfx 3ms · כּוּן (H3559)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementכּוּן (H3559) 'ready'.
שָׁ֭מַיִםheavenN c · שָׁמַיִם (H8064)Construct chain (genitival)שָׁמַיִם (H8064) 'heaven'.
שָׁ֣םthereart · שָׁם (H8033)Particle or relational elementשָׁם (H8033) 'there'.
אָ֑נִיIpron 1cs · אֲנִי (H589)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲנִי (H589) 'I'.
בְּח֥וּקוֹthe commanderprep + Qal inf constr + sfx 3ms · חָקַק (H2710)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementחָקַק (H2710) 'the commander'.
ח֝֗וּגcircleN c · חוּג (H2329)Construct chain (genitival)חוּג (H2329) 'circle'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
פְּנֵ֥יthe face ofN c · פָּנִים (H6440)Construct chain (genitival)פָּנִים (H6440) 'the face of'.
תְהֽוֹםthe deepN c · תְּהוֹם (H8415)Construct chain (genitival)תְּהוֹם (H8415) 'the deep'.
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בְּאַמְּצ֣וֹ שְׁחָקִ֣ים מִמָּ֑עַל בַּ֝עֲז֗וֹז עִינ֥וֹת תְּהוֹם

When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'and be courageous'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
בְּאַמְּצ֣וֹand be courageousprep + Piel inf constr + sfx 3ms · אָמַץ (H553)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementאָמַץ (H553) 'and be courageous'.
שְׁחָקִ֣יםthe cloudsN c · שַׁחַק (H7834)Construct chain (genitival)שַׁחַק (H7834) 'the clouds'.
מִמָּ֑עַלaboveprep + art · מַעְלָה (H4605)Particle or relational elementמַעְלָה (H4605) 'above'.
בַּ֝עֲז֗וֹזand it prevailedprep + Qal inf constr · עָזַז (H5810)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementעָזַז (H5810) 'and it prevailed'.
עִינ֥וֹתin the eyes ofN c · עַיִן (H5869)Construct chain (genitival)עַיִן (H5869) 'in the eyes of'.
תְּהוֹםthe deepN c · תְּהוֹם (H8415)Construct chain (genitival)תְּהוֹם (H8415) 'the deep'.
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בְּשׂ֘וּמ֤וֹ לַיָּ֨ם חֻקּ֗וֹ וּ֭מַיִם לֹ֣א יַֽעַבְרוּ פִ֑יו בְּ֝חוּק֗וֹ מ֣וֹסְדֵי אָֽרֶץ

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'and he set'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
בְּשׂ֘וּמ֤וֹand he setprep + Qal inf constr + sfx 3ms · שִׂים (H7760)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשִׂים (H7760) 'and he set'.
לַיָּ֨םthe seaprep + art + N com m sg abs · יָם (H3220)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָם (H3220) 'the sea'.
חֻקּ֗וֹthe statutesN c · חֹק (H2706)Construct chain (genitival)חֹק (H2706) 'the statutes'.
וּ֭מַיִםand waterconj וְ + N com m pl abs · מַיִם (H4325)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַיִם (H4325) 'and water'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יַֽעַבְרוּthey crossedQal impf 3mp · עָבַר (H5674)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָבַר (H5674) 'they crossed'.
פִ֑יוhis wordN c · פֶּה (H6310)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּה (H6310) 'his word'.
בְּ֝חוּק֗וֹthe commanderprep + Qal inf constr + sfx 3ms · חָקַק (H2710)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementחָקַק (H2710) 'the commander'.
מ֣וֹסְדֵיfoundationN c · מוֹסָד (H4144)Construct chain (genitival)מוֹסָד (H4144) 'foundation'.
אָֽרֶץthe land ofN c · אֶרֶץ (H776)Construct chain (genitival)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'the land of'.
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וָֽאֶהְיֶ֥ה אֶצְל֗וֹ אָ֫מ֥וֹן וָֽאֶהְיֶ֣ה שַׁ֭עֲשֻׁעִים י֤וֹם י֑וֹם מְשַׂחֶ֖קֶת לְפָנָ֣יו בְּכָל עֵֽת

Then I was by him, one brought up : and I was daily delight, rejoicing always before him;

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and I will be'.
Word-by-word analysis· 11 words
וָֽאֶהְיֶ֥הand I will beconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 1cs · הָיָה (H1961)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהָיָה (H1961) 'and I will be'.
אֶצְל֗וֹbesideprep + sfx 3ms · אֵצֶל (H681)Particle or relational elementאֵצֶל (H681) 'beside'.
אָ֫מ֥וֹןone brought upN c · אָמוֹן (H525)Construct chain (genitival)אָמוֹן (H525) 'one brought up'.
וָֽאֶהְיֶ֣הand I will beconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 1cs · הָיָה (H1961)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהָיָה (H1961) 'and I will be'.
שַׁ֭עֲשֻׁעִיםdelightN c · שַׁעְשֻׁעַ (H8191)Construct chain (genitival)שַׁעְשֻׁעַ (H8191) 'delight'.
י֤וֹםdayN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'day'.
י֑וֹםdayN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'day'.
מְשַׂחֶ֖קֶתandPiel ptc fs · שָׂחַק (H7832)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂחַק (H7832) 'and'.
לְפָנָ֣יוbefore himprep + N com c pl constr + sfx 3ms · פָּנִים (H6440)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּנִים (H6440) 'before him'.
בְּכָלin allprep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'in all'.
עֵֽתtimesN c · עֵת (H6256)Construct chain (genitival)עֵת (H6256) 'times'.
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מְ֭שַׂחֶקֶת בְּתֵבֵ֣ל אַרְצ֑וֹ וְ֝שַׁעֲשֻׁעַ֗י אֶת בְּנֵ֥י אָדָֽם

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights with the sons of men.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
מְ֭שַׂחֶקֶתandPiel ptc fs · שָׂחַק (H7832)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂחַק (H7832) 'and'.
בְּתֵבֵ֣לhabitable partprep + N com f sg constr · תֵּבֵל (H8398)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תֵּבֵל (H8398) 'habitable part'.
אַרְצ֑וֹhis landN c · אֶרֶץ (H776)Construct chain (genitival)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'his land'.
וְ֝שַׁעֲשֻׁעַ֗יdelightconj וְ + N com m pl constr + sfx 1cs · שַׁעְשֻׁעַ (H8191)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שַׁעְשֻׁעַ (H8191) 'delight'.
אֶתwithprep · אֵת (H854)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H854) 'with'.
בְּנֵ֥יthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
אָדָֽםmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
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וְעַתָּ֣ה בָ֭נִים שִׁמְעוּ לִ֑י וְ֝אַשְׁרֵ֗י דְּרָכַ֥י יִשְׁמֹֽרוּ

Now therefore hearken to me, O you children: for blessed keep my ways.

Imperative — volitional address
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'his hearing'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
וְעַתָּ֣הand nowconj וְ + art · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'and now'.
בָ֭נִיםsonsN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'sons'.
שִׁמְעוּhis hearingQal impv 2mp · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשָׁמַע (H8085) 'his hearing'.
לִ֑יto meprep + sfx 1csParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to me'.
וְ֝אַשְׁרֵ֗יhappy are youconj וְ + N com m pl abs · אֶשֶׁר (H835)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶשֶׁר (H835) 'happy are you'.
דְּרָכַ֥יmy wayN c · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'my way'.
יִשְׁמֹֽרוּand you shall keepQal impf 3mp · שָׁמַר (H8104)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁמַר (H8104) 'and you shall keep'.
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שִׁמְע֖וּ מוּסָ֥ר וַחֲכָ֗מוּ וְאַל תִּפְרָֽעוּ

Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'his hearing'.
Word-by-word analysis· 5 words
שִׁמְע֖וּhis hearingQal impv 2mp · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשָׁמַע (H8085) 'his hearing'.
מוּסָ֥רthe discipline ofN c · מוּסָר (H4148)Construct chain (genitival)מוּסָר (H4148) 'the discipline of'.
וַחֲכָ֗מוּthey were wiseconj וְ + Qal impv 2mp · חָכַם (H2449)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeחָכַם (H2449) 'they were wise'.
וְאַלand do notconj וְ + neg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'and do not'.
תִּפְרָֽעוּlet go looseQal jussive 2mp · פָּרַע (H6544)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalפָּרַע (H6544) 'let go loose'.
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אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי אָדָם֮ שֹׁמֵ֪עַֽ֫ לִ֥י לִשְׁקֹ֣ד עַל דַּ֭לְתֹתַי י֤וֹם י֑וֹם לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר מְזוּזֹ֥ת פְּתָחָֽי

Blessed the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'listen'.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
אַ֥שְֽׁרֵיhappy are youN c · אֶשֶׁר (H835)Construct chain (genitival)אֶשֶׁר (H835) 'happy are you'.
אָדָם֮manN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
שֹׁמֵ֪עַֽ֫listenQal ptc ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַע (H8085) 'listen'.
לִ֥יto meprep + sfx 1csParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to me'.
לִשְׁקֹ֣דhastenprep + Qal inf constr · שָׁקַד (H8245)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׁקַד (H8245) 'hasten'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
דַּ֭לְתֹתַיthe doorN c · דֶּלֶת (H1817)Construct chain (genitival)דֶּלֶת (H1817) 'the door'.
י֤וֹםdayN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'day'.
י֑וֹםdayN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'day'.
לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗רto keepprep + Qal inf constr · שָׁמַר (H8104)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׁמַר (H8104) 'to keep'.
מְזוּזֹ֥תthe doorposts ofN c · מְזוּזָה (H4201)Construct chain (genitival)מְזוּזָה (H4201) 'the doorposts of'.
פְּתָחָֽיthe entrance ofN c · פֶּתַח (H6607)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּתַח (H6607) 'the entrance of'.
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כִּ֣י מֹ֭צְאִי מצאי מָצָ֣א חַיִּ֑ים וַיָּ֥פֶק רָ֝צ֗וֹן מֵיְהוָֽה

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of YHWH.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'finds me'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
כִּ֣יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
מֹ֭צְאִיfinds meQal ptc ms + sfx 1cs · מָצָא (H4672)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorמָצָא (H4672) 'finds me'.
מצאיfinds meQal ptc mp · מָצָא (H4672)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorמָצָא (H4672) 'finds me'.
מָצָ֣אhe foundQal perf 3ms · מָצָא (H4672)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actמָצָא (H4672) 'he found'.
חַיִּ֑יםaliveN c · חַי (H2416)Construct chain (genitival)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
וַיָּ֥פֶקandconj וְ + Hiphil wayyiqtol 3ms · פּוּק (H6329)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceפּוּק (H6329) 'and'.
רָ֝צ֗וֹןfavorN c · רָצוֹן (H7522)Construct chain (genitival)רָצוֹן (H7522) 'favor'.
מֵיְהוָֽהfrom YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'from YHWH'.
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וְֽ֭חֹטְאִי חֹמֵ֣ס נַפְשׁ֑וֹ כָּל מְ֝שַׂנְאַ֗י אָ֣הֲבוּ מָֽוֶת

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'sins'. Closes the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
וְֽ֭חֹטְאִיsinsconj וְ + Qal ptc ms + sfx 1cs · חָטָא (H2398)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorחָטָא (H2398) 'sins'.
חֹמֵ֣סmake bareQal ptc ms · חָמַס (H2554)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorחָמַס (H2554) 'make bare'.
נַפְשׁ֑וֹhis soulN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'his soul'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
מְ֝שַׂנְאַ֗יhatingPiel ptc mp + sfx 1cs · שָׂנֵא (H8130)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׂנֵא (H8130) 'hating'.
אָ֣הֲבוּloves himQal perf 3cp · אָהַב (H157)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actאָהַב (H157) 'loves him'.
מָֽוֶתthe death ofN c · מָוֶת (H4194)Construct chain (genitival)מָוֶת (H4194) 'the death of'.