Hebrew Interlinear

Proverbs 22:12 Interlinear

Word-by-word Hebrew interlinear analysis of Proverbs 22:12, showing the original Hebrew text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.

The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1עֵינֵ֣יH5869The eyesan eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
2יְ֭הוָהH3068of the LORD(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
3נָ֣צְרוּH5341preserveto guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
4דָ֑עַתH1847knowledgeknowledge
5וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ףH5557and he overthrowethproperly, to wrench, i.e., (figuratively) to subvert
6דִּבְרֵ֥יH1697the wordsa word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
7בֹגֵֽד׃H898of the transgressorto cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage

Verse Context

Proverbs 22:11He that loveth of heart for the grace of his lips shall be his friend...
Proverbs 22:12 (current)The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor
Proverbs 22:13man saith The slothful There is a lion without in the streets...

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