Proverbs 9:4

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

Proverbs 9:4 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 9:4, 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

3She has sent out her young women; she calls from the highest points of the heights of the city:

4 · This verse (above)

5“Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine I have mixed.

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