Hebrew Interlinear

Proverbs 27:12 Interlinear

A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself but the simple pass on and are punished

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1עָר֤וּם׀H6175A prudentcunning (usually in a bad sense)
2רָאָ֣הH7200man foreseethto see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
3רָעָ֣הH7451the evilbad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
4נִסְתָּ֑רH5641and hidethto hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
5פְּ֝תָאיִ֗םH6612himself but the simplesilly (i.e., seducible)
6עָבְר֥וּH5674pass onto cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
7נֶעֱנָֽשׁוּ׃H6064and are punishedproperly, to urge; by implication, to inflict a penalty, specifically, to fine

Verse Context

Proverbs 27:11be wise My son and make my heart that I may answer him that reproacheth...
Proverbs 27:12 (current)A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself but the simple pass on and are punished
Proverbs 27:13Take his garment that is surety for a stranger ...

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