Hebrew Interlinear

Proverbs 26:7 Interlinear

are not equal The legs of the lame so is a parable in the mouth of fools

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1דַּלְי֣וּH1809are not equalto slacken or be feeble; figuratively, to be oppressed
2שֹׁ֭קַיִםH7785The legsthe (lower) leg (as a runner)
3מִפִּסֵּ֑חַH6455of the lamelame
4וּ֝מָשָׁ֗לH4912so is a parableproperly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
5בְּפִ֣יH6310in the mouththe mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
6כְסִילִֽים׃H3684of foolsproperly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly

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