Proverbs 3:21 — Word Study
WLCבְּ֭נִי אַל־ יָלֻ֣זוּ מֵעֵינֶ֑יךָ נְצֹ֥ר תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה וּמְזִמָּֽה׃
BSAMy sonbên [beloved child, descendant] do notʼal loselûwz▸ sight of thisʻayin [let not depart from your eyes, forget] Preservenâtsar [keep, watch over] sound judgmenttûwshîyâh [wise, discerning, discernment, discretion] and discernmentmᵉzimmâh [wise, insight, understanding, wisdom]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּ֭נִי | O son my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| אַל־ | may not | Particle |
| יָלֻ֣זוּ | they depart | Verb, Qal, jussive third person masculine plural |
| מֵעֵינֶ֑יךָ | from eyes your | Preposition, noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
| נְצֹ֥ר | keep | Verb, Qal, imperative second person masculine singular |
| תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה | sound wisdom | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| וּמְזִמָּֽה׃ | and discretion | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. |
| KJV | ¶ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: |
| ASV | My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion: |
| YLT | My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness, |
| WEB | My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion, |
| BBE | My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes. |
Where they part company is תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause followed by an imperative clause, emphasizing the father's instruction to his son.
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Deep Study — Proverbs 3:21
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Context — Instructions for a Wise Lifegenerated
Proverbs 3:21 is part of a larger discourse where a father imparts wisdom to his son, urging him to value and retain sound judgment and discernment. This advice aligns with the broader themes of the book of Proverbs, which emphasizes the importance of wisdom in daily life. The surrounding verses further illustrate the benefits of adhering to these principles, promising safety and life to those who do.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 3:1–3 | My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 4:9 | Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 6:6–9 | These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. |
| 4 | Joshua 1:8 | This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. |
| 5 | John 8:31 | So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה, tu.shi.Yahgenerated
The word תּוּשִׁיָּה (tuwshiyah) refers to sound wisdom or efficient understanding. It is derived from a root that implies support or ability, suggesting wisdom that leads to successful outcomes.
This noun is in the feminine singular form, indicating that it encompasses a broad concept of wisdom, including practical knowledge and insight. In this context, it emphasizes the necessity of preserving wisdom as a guiding principle in life.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main finite verb is נְצֹ֥ר, keep, which governs the clause about preserving wisdom and discernment. The sentence structure emphasizes the imperative nature of the advice given.
The verse is organized around the command to keep wisdom, with a preceding clause that establishes the context of the son being advised to not lose sight of these principles.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה is rendered as ἔννοιαν, which means 'thought' or 'concept.' This choice reflects a broader interpretation of wisdom as encompassing not just practical knowledge but also the underlying principles of understanding.
The translation of נְצֹ֥ר as τήρησον suggests a similar emphasis on the act of guarding or keeping, reinforcing the importance of maintaining wisdom.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 3:21 advises a son to hold on to wisdom and discernment. The father emphasizes the importance of not letting these qualities slip from sight, as they are essential for a wise and successful life.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To preserve sound judgment means to actively maintain and apply wise decision-making in life.
Discernment is important because it helps in making wise choices and understanding situations clearly.
You can ensure you do not lose sight of wisdom by regularly reflecting on wise teachings and applying them in your daily life.
Practical ways to practice discernment include seeking counsel, praying for guidance, and studying wise literature.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to apply sound judgment and discernment?
- How can I actively preserve wisdom in my daily decisions?
- What practices can help me stay focused on wise teachings?
- Who can I turn to for guidance when faced with difficult choices?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators like Bede draw on this verse to discuss the importance of wisdom and the dangers of neglecting it.
My son, do not let these depart from your eyes. Beware lest, wearied by temporal discipline, you lose the grace of wisdom, which is so great.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 3 →
Observe law and counsel. The law of wisdom is, as it says, If you wish to enter into life, you shall not kill, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, and the rest (Mark 10).Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 3 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 3:21 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleMy son, let not them depart from thine eyes,.... Meaning not the things done by Wisdom; though it is good to contemplate his works of creation and providence, which serve to set forth the glory of
Read John Gill on Proverbs 3 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryMy son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion. On these last words cf. Proverbs 1:4; Proverbs 2:7, notes.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 3 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThem, to wit, wisdom and discretion; of which he hath hitherto discoursed, and which are expressed in the end of this verse, and may be referred hither by a figure called trajection; and the words may be put into this order, let not sound wisdom and discretion depart from thine eyes, but keep them diligently. The like trajections are found in other texts of Scripture. From thine eyes, i.e. from the eyes of thy mind. Constantly and seriously meditate upon them, and upon those excellent precepts and rules which proceed from them.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 3 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 3:21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:Ver. 21. Let not them depart.] Ne effluant haec ab oculis tuis, saith the Vulgate. Ne haec a tuis oculis deflectant in obliquum huc et illuc; so Mercer. Let the eyes look right on, σκοπουντων, look wistfully and intently on these great works of God, and his wisdom therein set forth and conspicuous, as on a theatre. Eye these things, as the steersman doth the compass, as the archer doth the mark he shoots at, or as the passenger doth his way, which he finds hard to hit, and dangerous to miss. Yea, let them be the delight of thine eyes, with the sight whereof thou canst not be sated or surfeited.
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 3 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 21. Let not them depart from thine eyes] Never forget that God, who is the author of nature, directs and governs it in all things; for it is no self-determining agent. Keep sound wisdom and discretion] תושיה ומזמה tushiyah umezimmah. We have met with both these words before. Tushiyah is the essence or substance of a thing; mezimmah is the resolution or purpose formed in reference to something good or excellent. To acknowledge God as the author of all good, is the tushiyah, the essence, of a godly man's creed; to resolve to act according to the directions of his wisdom, is the mezimmah, the religious purpose, that will bring good to ourselves and glory to God. These bring life to the…
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 3 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and CollegesSixth Address. Chap. 3. Proverbs 3:21-3521. let not them] The reference may be to the “sound wisdom and discretion” of the following clause; but it is better perhaps to understand by “them” the precepts already given. The reading of the LXX., μὴπαραρυῇς, is interesting in connection with παραρυῶμεν, Hebrews 2:1, where see notes in this Series and in Dean Vaughan’s Commentary.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 3 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleLet not them depart - i. e., The wisdom and discretion of the following clause. Keep thine eye on them, as one who watches over priceless treasures.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 3 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible21. The direct address is resumed. The pupil is exhorted by various most desirable considerations to follow after and adhere to wisdom.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 3 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.
Tyndale line
¶ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion;
My son, let not them depart from thy eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
My sonne, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but obserue wisdome, and counsell.
Strictly literal
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion:
My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness,
My son! Do not let them turn from your eyes, || Keep wisdom and thoughtfulness,
My son, let them not be removed from thy eyes; keep [before thee] sound wisdom and discretion:
My son, keep sound judgment and discernment, and do not lose sight of them.
From the Latin
My son, let not these things depart from thy eyes: keep the law and counsel:
Simplified
My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,
My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text reads בְּ֭נִי אַל־ יָלֻ֣זוּ מֵעֵינֶ֑יךָ נְצֹ֥ר תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה וּמְזִמָּֽה׃, while the Septuagint matches 4 of the 7 words. The differences in word order and articles reflect the distinct syntactical choices of the Greek translators.
בְּ֭נִי אַל־ יָלֻ֣זוּ מֵעֵינֶ֑יךָ נְצֹ֥ר תֻּ֝שִׁיָּ֗ה וּמְזִמָּֽה׃
4 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 3:21
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
אַל (al) is a negative particle meaning 'not' or 'no,' often used to express a wish or prohibition rather than an objective fact. It can also function as a noun meaning 'nothing.' The lexicons highlight its use in various contexts, including deprecative forms, but do not show significant disagreement.
אַל adv. of negation, denying however, not objectively as a fact, but subjectively as a wish, expressing therefore a deprecation or prohibition
base
H408 אַל adv. of negation, denying however, not objectively as a fact, but subjectively as a wish, expressing therefore a deprecation or prohibition
408 'al al
a negative particle (akin to 3808); not (the qualified
negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun,
nothing:--nay, neither, + never, no ,nor, not, nothing
(worth), rather than.
see HEBREW for 03808
אַל (al) — not.
1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference)
1a) do not, let not (with a verb)
1b) let there not be (with a verb understood)
1c) not, no (with substantive)
1d) nothing (as substantive)
Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Part — ParticleHTn
לוּז (luwz) is a Hebrew verb meaning to turn aside or depart. It can describe both a literal departure and a figurative sense of being devious or perverse. The word appears primarily in poetic contexts, often emphasizing the importance of not straying from wisdom or guidance.
[לוּז] vb. (poet., mostly WsdLt) turn aside, depart
Qal let them not (i.e. sound wisdom) depart from thine eyes
Niph. fig., devious, crooked
Hiph. let them [my words] not depart from thine eyes (strictly, let them not practice, exhibit, deviation)
base
H3868 [לוּז] (poet., mostly WsdLt) turn aside, depart .let them not (i.e. sound wisdom) depart from thine eyes
. fig., devious, crooked
. let them [my words] not depart from thine eyes (strictly, let them not practice, exhibit, deviation)
3868 luwz looz
a primitive root; to turn aside (compare 3867, 3874 and
3885), i.e. (literally) to depart, (figuratively) be
perverse:--depart, froward, perverse(-ness).
see HEBREW for 03867
see HEBREW for 03874
see HEBREW for 03885
לוּז (luz) — be devious.
1) to depart, turn aside
1a) (Qal) to depart
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to go wrong, go crooked
1b2) devious, perverse (participle)
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to be lost from view
1c2) to become devious
V-Qal-Juss-3mp — Verb · Qal · jussive third person masculine pluralHVqj3mp
The Hebrew word עַ֫יִן (*'ayin*) means 'eye' and can refer to both the physical organ and its figurative uses, such as mental qualities and desires. It also denotes a 'spring' or 'fountain' of water. The entries highlight various phrases and contexts, including appearances and expressions of emotion, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עַ֫יִן 859 n.f. eye
lit. as physical organ
eyes as showing mental qualities
desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
Transferred mngs.:
visible surface of earth
appearance
gleam, sparkle
Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
base
עַ֫יִן n.f. spring (of water). Particular springs are:
ע׳ חֲרֹר Ju 7:1
ע׳ הַקּוֹרֵא (partridge-spring) Ju 15:19
ע׳ רֹגֵל near Jerus.
ע׳ הַתַּנִּין (dragon-spring)
base
H5869a עַ֫יִן eye . lit. as physical organ
. . eyes as showing mental qualities
. desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
. Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
. Transferred mngs.: . visible surface of earth
. appearance
. gleam, sparkle
. Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
H5869b עַ֫יִן spring (of water)
5869 `ayin ah'-yin
probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or
figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the
landscape):--affliction, outward appearance, + before, +
think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, +
displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, + favour,
fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him, + humble,
knowledge, look, (+ well), X me, open(-ly), + (not) please,
presence, + regard, resemblance, sight, X thee, X them, +
think, X us, well, X you(-rselves).
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye.
: eye
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain (Gate).
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain of.
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: seeing.
: seeing
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: appearance.
: appearance
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: before(the eyes).
: before(the_eyes)
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: sin.
: sin
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
Prep | N-cd | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHR/Ncfdc/Sp2ms
נָצַר (natsar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to watch, guard, or keep. It encompasses a range of actions including protecting, preserving, and observing, as well as concealing or keeping secret. The entries suggest both positive and negative connotations, such as guarding from danger or hiding something. The term can also refer to a watchman.
[נָצַר] vb. watch, guard, keep;—Qal
Watch, guard, keep
Guard from dangers, preserve
Guard with fidelity, keep, observe
Guard, keep secret
Keep close, blockaded
base
H5341 נָצַר watch, guard, keep . Watch, guard, keep
. Guard from dangers, preserve
. Guard with fidelity, keep, observe
. Guard, keep secret
. Keep close, blockaded
5341 natsar naw-tsar'
a primitive root; to guard, in a good sense (to protect,
maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.):--
besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe,
preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man).
נָצַר (na.tsar) — to watch.
1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to watch, guard, keep
1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers
1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity
1a4) to guard, keep secret
1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded
1a6) watchman (participle)
V-Qal-Impv-2ms — Verb · Qal · imperative second person masculine singularHVqv2ms
תּוּשִׁיָּה (tuwshiyah) refers to sound or efficient wisdom and abiding success. It is derived from a root that implies support or ability, encompassing concepts like understanding and enterprise. The term is associated with wisdom that leads to success and effective outcomes.
תּוּשִׁיָּה n.f. sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success
base
H8454 תּוּשִׁיָּה sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success
8454 tuwshiyah too-shee-yaw'
or tushiyah { too-shee-yaw'}; from an unused root probably
meaning to substantiate; support or (by implication) ability,
i.e. (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking,
(intellectual) understanding:--enterprise, that which (thing
as it) is, substance, (sound) wisdom, working.
תּוּשִׁיָּה (tu.shiy.yah) — wisdom.
1) wisdom, sound knowledge, success, sound or efficient wisdom, abiding success
1a) sound or efficient wisdom
1b) abiding success (of the effect of sound wisdom)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
wiz'-dum:
1. Linguistic
2. History
3. Religious Basis
4. Ideals
5. Teaching of Christ
6. Remainder of the New Testament
(1) James
(2) Paul
7. Hypostasis
LITERATURE
1. Linguistic:
In the Revised Version (British and American) the noun "wisdom" and its corresponding adjective and verb ("be wise," "act wisely," etc.) represent a variety of Hebrew words: bin (binah, and in the English Revised Version tebunah), sakhal (sekhel, sekhel), lebh (and in the English Revised Version labhabh), tushiyah (and in the English Revised Version Te`em, `ormah, piqqach. None of these, however, is of very frequent occurrence and by far the most common group is the verb chakham, with the adjective chakham, and the nouns chokhmah, chokhmoth, with something over 300 occurrences in the Old Testament (of which rather more than half are in Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes). Cokhmah, accordingly, may be treated as the Hebrew…
מְזִמָּה (mzimmah) refers to a plan or device, often with a connotation of evil intent. It can denote purpose, discretion, or plot, and may describe both wicked and wise schemes. The term is derived from a root meaning to plan and is used in contexts that highlight both malicious and clever intentions.
מְזִמָּה n.f. purpose, discretion, device
base
H4209 מְזִמָּה purpose, discretion, device
4209 mzimmah mez-im-maw'
from 2161; a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good
(sagacity):--(wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty
invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly.
see HEBREW for 02161
מְזִמָּה (me.zim.mah) — plot.
1) purpose, discretion, device, plot
1a) purpose
1b) discretion
1c) devices (evil)
Conj | N-fs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular absoluteHC/Ncfsa