Proverbs 15:7
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.”
כֵּן
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)
דַּעַת
knowledge
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דַּעַת
Knowledge, intimacy. Da'ath. Deep personal knowing, not just information. God wants to know you and be known by you. Not a transaction but a living relationship.
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שָׂפָה
the lips of
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שָׂפָה
Lip, edge, shore. Saphah. My lips shall praise You. The lips are the instrument of praise. What comes out of your mouth reveals the condition of your heart.
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לֹא
is not
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לֹא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
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כְּסִיל
fools
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כְּסִיל
properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
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זָרָה
they scatter
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זָרָה
to toss about; by implication, to diffuse, winnow
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חָכָם
wise people
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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