Proverbs 1:26

“I too will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes,”

Proverbs 1:26 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 1:26, word by word

will laughאֶשְׂחָקeschak

laugh

To burst into laughter because something pleases.

Where else “eschak” appears
at your calamityאֵידְed

calamity

Calamity: a great misfortune that falls on someone.

Where else “ed” appears
I will mockאֶלְעַגelag

mock

To laugh at someone with contempt, to make him look ridiculous.

Where else “elag” appears
your dreadפַחְדְּfachd

dread, terror

Dread, terror, sudden fear. "The Fear of Isaac" is a name for God: the one who is revered with awe.

Where else “fachd” appears
comesבֹאvo

come

To come, arrive: "days are coming".

Where else “vo” appears

The context

25and you ignored all my counsel, and my reproof you did not want,

26 · This verse (above)

27when your dread comes like a storm, and your calamity arrives like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you.

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