Proverbs 9:16

““Whoever is simple, let him turn in here.” And to him who lacks sense she says:”

Proverbs 9:16 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 9:16, word by word

is simpleפֶתִיfeti

simple, naive

Simple, naive: a person without experience, easily persuaded, who still has to learn.

Where else “feti” appears
let him turn inיָסֻרyasur

turn aside

To leave the road, go away.

Where else “yasur” appears
to him who lacksחֲסַרchasar

lacking

Lacking something, wanting in. "Lacking heart" is one who has no sense.

Where else “chasar” appears
senseלֵבlev

mind

The mind: "lacking heart" means foolish.

Where else “lev” appears
she saysאָמְרָהamra

say

To say with the mouth to someone what one thinks or wants, or to answer him.

Where else “amra” appears

The context

15to call to those who pass by the way, who are making straight their paths:

16 · This verse (above)

17“Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”

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