Hebrew Interlinear
Ecclesiastes 9:17 Interlinear
Word-by-word Hebrew interlinear analysis of Ecclesiastes 9:17, showing the original Hebrew text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“The words of wise in quiet men are heard more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | דִּבְרֵ֣י | H1697 | The words | a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause |
| 2 | חֲכָמִ֔ים | H2450 | of wise | wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful) |
| 3 | בְּנַ֖חַת | H5183 | in quiet | a descent, i.e., imposition, unfavorable (punishment) or favorable (food) |
| 4 | נִשְׁמָעִ֑ים | H8085 | men are heard | to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) |
| 5 | מִזַּעֲקַ֥ת | H2201 | more than the cry | a shriek or outcry |
| 6 | מוֹשֵׁ֖ל | H4910 | of him that ruleth | to rule |
| 7 | בַּכְּסִילִֽים׃ | H3684 | among fools | properly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly |
Verse Context
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