Hebrew Interlinear

Proverbs 8:5 Interlinear

be ye of an understanding O ye simple wisdom and ye fools be ye of an understanding heart

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1הָבִ֥ינוּH995be ye of an understandingto separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
2פְתָאיִ֣םH6612O ye simplesilly (i.e., seducible)
3עָרְמָ֑הH6195wisdomtrickery; or (in a good sense) discretion
4וּ֝כְסִילִ֗יםH3684and ye foolsproperly, fat, i.e., (figuratively) stupid or silly
5הָבִ֥ינוּH995be ye of an understandingto separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
6לֵֽב׃H3820heartthe heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

Verse Context

Proverbs 8:4 Unto you O men I call and my voice is to the sons...
Proverbs 8:5 (current)be ye of an understanding O ye simple wisdom and ye fools be ye of an understanding heart
Proverbs 8:6Hear of excellent things for I will speak and the opening of my lips...

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