H9002–/וְ–v

In the twilight, in the evening of the day, In the middle of the night and in the darkness.

וַאֲפֵלָֽה׃ (וַ) va. “and”

Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, And with crafty intent.

וְהִנֵּ֣ה (וְ) ve. “and”וּנְצֻ֥רַת (וּ) u. “and”

She is loud and defiant. Her feet don't stay in her house.

וְסֹרָ֑רֶת (וְ) ve. “and”

Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, And lurking at every corner.

וְאֵ֖צֶל (וְ) ve. “and”

I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

וְקִנָּמֽוֹן׃ (וְ) ve. “and”

He followed her immediately, As an ox goes to the slaughter, As a fool stepping into a noose.

וּ֝כְעֶ֗כֶס (וּ֝) u. “and”

Until an arrow strikes through his liver, As a bird hurries to the snare, And doesn't know that it will cost his life.

וְלֹֽא־ (וְ) ve. “and”

Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.

וְעַתָּ֣ה (וְ) ve. “and”וְ֝הַקְשִׁ֗יבוּ (וְ֝) ve. “and”

For she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty host.

וַ֝עֲצֻמִ֗ים (וַ֝) va. “and”

Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?

וּ֝תְבוּנָ֗ה (וּ֝) u. “and”

"To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.

וְ֝קוֹלִ֗י (וְ֝) ve. “and”

You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

וּ֝כְסִילִ֗ים (וּ֝) u. “and”

Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

וּמִפְתַּ֥ח (וּ) u. “and”

For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

וְתוֹעֲבַ֖ת (וְ) ve. “and”

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

וְעִקֵּֽשׁ׃ (וְ) ve. “and”

They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge.

וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים (וִֽ֝) vi. “and”

Receive my instruction rather than silver; Knowledge rather than choice gold.

וְאַל־ (וְ) ve. “and”וְ֝דַ֗עַת (וְ֝) ve. “and”

For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

וְכָל־ (וְ) ve. “and”

"I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

וְדַ֖עַת (וְ) ve. “and”

The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

וְגָא֨וֹן׀ (וְ) ve. “and”וְדֶ֣רֶךְ (וְ) ve. “and”וּפִ֨י (וּ) u. “and”

Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.

וְתוּשִׁיָּ֑ה (וְ) ve. “and”

By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.

וְ֝רוֹזְנִ֗ים (וְ֝) ve. “and”

By me princes rule; Nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.

וּ֝נְדִיבִ֗ים (וּ֝) u. “and”

I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.

וּ֝מְשַׁחֲרַ֗י (וּ֝) u. “and”

With me are riches, honor, Enduring wealth, and prosperity.

וְכָב֥וֹד (וְ) ve. “and”וּצְדָקָֽה׃ (וּ) u. “and”