H5921A–עַל–al

As cold waters to a faint soul, so is good news from a far country.

עַל־ 'al- “on”

As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is a fool that repeateth his folly.

עַל־ 'al- “to”

The door is turning upon its hinges, and the sluggard is still upon his bed.

עַל־ 'al- “on”עַל־ 'al- “on”

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife not his own, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

עַל־ 'al- “on”

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

עַל־ 'al- “on”

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle among groats, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

מֵ֝עָלָ֗יו (עָלָ֗י) 'a.La “with <the>”

As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

עַ֣ל 'al “over”

To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.

וְעַל־ (עַל) 'al- “on”

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.

עַל־ 'al- “on”

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

עַל־ 'al- “to”עַל־ 'al- “on”

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

עַל־ 'al- “on”

Add thou not unto His words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

עַל־ 'al- “to”

The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a young woman.

עֲלֵ֫י 'a.Lei “on”

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and the law of kindness is on her tongue.

עַל־ 'al- “[is] on”

'Many daughters have done valiantly, but thou excellest them all.'

עַל־ 'al- “above”

The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it turneth about continually in its circuit, and the wind returneth again to its circuits.

וְעַל־ (עַל) 'al- “on”

I Koheleth have been king over Israel in Jerusalem.

עַל־ 'al- “over”

And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven; it is a sore task that God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith.

עַ֛ל 'al “on”

I spoke with my own heart, saying: 'Lo, I have gotten great wisdom, more also than all that were before me over Jerusalem'; yea, my heart hath had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.

עַ֛ל 'al “above”עַל־ 'al- “over”

So I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun was grievous unto me; for all is vanity and a striving after wind.

עָלַי֙ (עָלַ) 'a.La “on”

Therefore I turned about to cause my heart to despair concerning all the labour wherein I had laboured under the sun.

עַ֚ל 'al “on”

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever; nothing can be added to it, nor any thing taken from it; and God hath so made it, that men should fear before Him.

עָלָיו֙ (עָלָי) 'a.La “to”

I said in my heart: 'The righteous and the wicked God will judge; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.'

וְעַ֥ל (עַ֥ל) 'Al “on”

I said in my heart: 'It is because of the sons of men, that God may sift them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts.'

עַל־ 'al- “on”

Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter a word before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth; therefore let thy words be few.

עַל־ 'al- “on”עַל־ 'al- “[are] on”עַֽל־ 'al- “there-”