Proverbs 5:23

“He will die for lack of correction, and in the greatness of his folly he will be lost.”

Proverbs 5:23 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 5:23, word by word

will dieיָמוּתyamut

die

To cease living; also, one who has ceased living.

Where else “yamut” appears
of correctionמוּסָרmusar

discipline, correction

Discipline: teaching that straightens, sometimes with punishment; it comes from the verb "discipline."

Where else “musar” appears
in the greatnessרֹבrov

abundance

A great amount, so large that it is not measured.

Where else “rov” appears
of his follyאִוַּלְתּivalt

folly

Folly: acting without thinking, without regard for God or for the consequences.

Where else “ivalt” appears
he will be lostיִשְׁגֶּהyishge

be captivated

To be captivated by love.

Where else “yishge” appears

The context

22His own iniquities will catch the wicked, and in the cords of his sin he will be held fast.

23 · This verse (above)

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