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H2451חׇכְמָהchokh.mah
wisdomPart of speech: Hebrew Noun (Feminine)
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For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
חָ֭כְמָה chokh.mah “wisdom”
I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.
חָ֭כְמָה chokh.mah “wisdom”
Wisdom has made her house, putting up her seven pillars.
חָ֭כְמוֹת Cha.khe.mot “wisdom<s>”
The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
חָ֭כְמָה chokh.mah “wisdom”
In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
חָכְמָ֑ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
It is sport to the foolish man to do evil, but the man of good sense takes delight in wisdom.
וְ֝חָכְמָ֗ה (חָכְמָ֗ה) cha.khe.Mah “wisdom”
The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off.
חָכְמָ֑ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
When pride comes, there comes shame, but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
חָכְמָֽה׃ chokh.mah “wisdom”
The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
חָכְמָֽה׃ chokh.mah “wisdom”
The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.
חָכְמָ֣ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.
חָכְמַ֣ת cha.khe.Mat “[the] wisdom of”
Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
חָכְמָ֑ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.
חָכְמָ֑ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.
חָכְמָ֗ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?
חָכְמָ֣ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
חָכְמָ֑ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
חָכְמָֽה׃ chokh.mah “wisdom”
Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.
חָ֭כְמָה chokh.mah “[is] wisdom”
Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.
חָכְמָ֖ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:
בְּ֭חָכְמָה (חָכְמָה) cha.khe.mah “wisdom”
Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.
חָכְמ֑וֹת cha.khe.Mot “wisdom<s>”
So let your desire be for wisdom: if you have it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
חָכְמָ֗ה chokh.mah “wisdom”
He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
בְּ֝חָכְמָ֗ה (חָכְמָ֗ה) cha.khe.Mah “wisdom”
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
חָ֭כְמָה chokh.mah “wisdom”
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
חָכְמָ֑ה chokh.mah “wisdom”