H9002–/וְ–v

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

וְרַ֥ב (וְ) ve. “and”

Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

וְנֶעְקַ֥שׁ (וְ) ve. “and”

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

וּמְרַדֵּ֥ף (וּ) u. “and”

A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

וְאָ֥ץ (וְ) ve. “and”

To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

וְעַל־ (וְ) ve. “and”

A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

וְלֹֽא־ (וְ) ve. “and”

Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.

וְאִמּ֗וֹ (וְ) ve. “and”וְאֹמֵ֥ר (וְ) ve. “and”

One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ (וּ) u. “and”

One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe.

וְהוֹלֵ֥ךְ (וְ) ve. “and”

One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

וּמַעְלִ֥ים (וּ) u. “and”

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous thrive.

וּ֝בְאָבְדָ֗ם (וּ֝) u. “and”

He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

וְאֵ֣ין (וְ) ve. “and”

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.

וּבִמְשֹׁ֥ל (וּ) u. “and”

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

וְרֹעֶ֥ה (וְ) ve. “and”

The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.

וְאִ֖ישׁ (וְ) ve. “and”

An evil man is snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad.

וְ֝צַדִּ֗יק (וְ֝) ve. “and”וְשָׂמֵֽחַ׃ (וְ) ve. “and”

Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.

וַ֝חֲכָמִ֗ים (וַ֝) va. “and”

If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

וְאֵ֣ין (וְ) ve. “and”

The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright.

וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים (וִֽ֝) vi. “and”

A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.

וְ֝חָכָ֗ם (וְ֝) ve. “and”

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

וְאִ֣ישׁ (וְ) ve. “and”

The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

וְ֭תוֹכַחַת (וְ֭) Ve. “and”וְנַ֥עַר (וְ) ve. “and”

When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.

וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים (וְ֝) ve. “and”

Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

וִֽינִיחֶ֑ךָ (וִֽ) vi. “so”וְיִתֵּ֖ן (וְ) ve. “and”

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed.

וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר (וְ) ve. “and”