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OET interlinear PROV 23:26

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Hebrew word order

    1. Hebrew word
    2. Hebrew lemma
    3. OET-LV words
    4. OET-RV words
    5. Strongs
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. תְּנָ,ה
    2. 395457,395458
    3. Give
    4. -
    5. 5414
    6. V-Vqv2ms,Sh
    7. give,
    8. S
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275821
    2. 395459
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-maqqef
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 275822
    1. בְנִ,י
    2. 395460,395461
    3. my son of my
    4. My
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp1cs
    7. my_son_of,my
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275823
    1. לִבְּ,ךָ
    2. 395462,395463
    3. heart of your
    4. -
    6. O-Ncmsc,Sp2ms
    7. heart_of,your
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275824
    1. לִ,י
    2. 395464,395465
    3. to me
    4. -
    6. S-R,Sp1cs
    7. to=me
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275825
    1. וְ,עֵינֶי,ךָ
    2. 395466,395467,395468
    3. and eyes of your
    4. eyes
    6. S-C,Ncbdc,Sp2ms
    7. and,eyes_of,your
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275826
    1. דְּרָכַ,י
    2. 395469,395470
    3. ways of my
    4. ways
    5. 1870
    6. O-Ncbpc,Sp1cs
    7. ways_of,my
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275827
    1. תרצנה
    2. 395471
    3. let them observe
    4. observe
    5. 7521
    6. V-Vqj3fp
    7. let_them_observe
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275828
    2. 395472
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 275829
    2. 395473
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-sof-pasuq
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 275830
    2. 395474
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -
    8. S
    9. -
    10. 275831

OET (OET-LV) Give my_son_of_my heart_of_your to_me and_eyes_of_your ways_of_my let_them_observe[fn].
[fn]

23:26 OSHB variant note: תרצנה: (x-qere) ’תִּצֹּֽרְנָה’: lemma_5341 n_0 morph_HVqj3fp id_20RFy תִּצֹּֽרְנָה

23:26 OSHB note: Adaptations to a Qere which L and BHS, by their design, do not indicate.

OET (OET-RV) My child, follow me with sincerity,
 ⇔ ≈ and let your eyes observe my ways,

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 22:17–24:22: Here are thirty sayings of wise people

This section follows the main collection of Solomon’s proverbs (10:1–22:16). It differs in significant ways from this preceding section:These differences were summarized from a number of commentaries, including UBS (page 472), Waltke (2004, page 22), and Hubbard (page 351).

  1. The preceding section has mostly two-line proverbs that are one verse in length. This section has proverbs of a different form. They are sayings that range from one to seven verses. Most of the sayings are two or three verses in length. Each saying will be marked as a separate paragraph in the Notes.

  2. Many of the proverbs in the preceding section express a general principle. They are not addressed specifically to the readers. Most of the sayings here contain direct commands. They advise the reader or listener either to follow wise behavior or avoid foolish behavior. Most of the sayings also give a reason or motive for following the command.

  3. As in chapters 1–9, the author addresses his reader or listener as a father who advises his son. He uses second person commands and pronouns (you(sing)). See the note on 23:15 for a list of verses where the words “my son” occur.

Some other headings for this section are:

Thirty Wise Sayings (CEV)

Words of the Wise (ESV)

Thirty Sayings of the Wise (NIV11)

Verse 22:20 mentions “thirty sayings,” but the Hebrew text itself does not number the sayings. Some versions that use the word “thirty” in the section heading also give a number as a separate heading for each saying. The GNT and CEV start numbering the sayings at 22:22. They have a total of thirty-one paragraphs. In these versions, the first paragraph (22:17–21) serves as an introduction to the thirty sayings (22:22–24:22).Scholars who identify 22:17–21 as the first saying include Hubbard (page 352), Fox (page 707), and Waltke (2004, page 22). Scholars who identify these verses as an introduction to the sayings that follow include Whybray (page 325) and Murphy (page 170). See also the NET footnote (b) on 22:16. Whether these introductory verses form the first saying or simply introduce the following sayings, all scholars agree that they function as an introduction to the whole section. Other versions, such as the NIV, NCV, and NLT, divide the paragraphs in the same way but do not have separate headings for each section. You may use either option in your translation.The NIV11 gives a number as a separate heading for each saying. But it counts the first paragraph as the first saying, and has a total of thirty paragraphs. Other versions have more or fewer paragraphs. For example, the ESV and NRSV have fifteen paragraphs. The NJB has thirty-four. Still other versions, such as the RSV, NET, and NJPS, do not group the verses into sayings or paragraphs.

For the convenience of those who decide to identify the number of each saying in their translation, the Notes will put the number in the paragraph headings, using the same numbering system as the GNT or CEV. These numbers will not be used in the Display.

Paragraph 23:26–28 Saying 17

This saying begins with a general command: the father urges his son to carefully follow his advice (23:26). This command applies specifically to Saying 17, but it may also introduce Saying 18.According to Toy (page 436), the admonition in 23:26 applies to both of the topics that follow. In 23:27–28, the father warns his son about the dangers of getting involved with an immoral woman.

23:26

This verse contains parallel commands that are similar in meaning. They refer to inner and outer parts of the body. Together they emphasize that the son should heed his father’s instruction and follow his example.

26aMy son, give me your heart

26band let your eyes delight in my ways,

23:26a

My son, give me your heart,

My son: See how you translated this phrase in 23:15.

give me your heart: In Hebrew and in English, this command has a figurative meaning. It indicates here that the son should pay close attention to his father. He should listen to him carefully and heed his advice. Another way to translate this command is:

Pay close attention, son (GNT)

For similar commands that use the word heart, see the note for 23:19b.

23:26b

and let your eyes delight in my ways.

and let your eyes delight in my ways: There is a textual issue here with the verb that the BSB translates as delight in. There are two options in the Masoretic Text:This textual issue involves the difference between the reading/pronunciation recommended by the Masoretes (Qere) tiṣṣorǝnah, option (1) and what is written in the MT (Kethib) tirṣenah, option (2). See Soulen (page 100) for more information on Qere/Kethib issues.

  1. The first option is the verb “observe” or “keep.” It means that the son should observe and follow his father’s character and conduct. For example:

    and let your eyes observe my ways (ESV) (ESV, KJV, NCV, NET, NJPS, NRSV, NAB, NIV, GNT)

  2. The second option is the verb “delights in.” It means that the son should take pleasure in his father’s character and conduct. For example:

    let your eyes take pleasure in my way (NJB) (BSB, CEV, GW, NASB, NIV11, NJB, NLT, REB)

It is recommended that you follow option (1), along with most versions. The LXX, Vulgate, Syriac, and Targum also follow this option. However, option (2) also has good version and commentary support.Commentaries that favor option (1) include Toy (page 437), Kidner (page 153), Whybray (page 339), and Longman (page 429). HOTTP favors the Kethib, but gives it a “C” rating, indicating considerable doubt. Waltke (page 247) gives the best arguments in favor of the Kethib, including usage of this word elsewhere in Proverbs with “way” as its object (16:7). McKane (page 389) merely observes that the Qere probably offers no advantages. If you use footnotes for textual issues, you may want to add a footnote. For example:

Another way to understand the meaning of these words in Hebrew is: “may you delight in my conduct.”

Some other ways to translate the meaning of option (1) are:

and watch closely what I do (NCV)

and let my life be your example (GNT)

uW Translation Notes:

[23:26](../23/26.md)–[28](../23/28.md) is Saying 17 of the 30 “words of the wise ones.”

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

תְּנָֽ⁠ה & לִבְּ⁠ךָ֣ לִ֑⁠י

give, & heart_of,your to=me

Here, the writer refers to paying careful attention to someone as if the son were to give his heart to him. The word heart here refers to a person’s mind, as in [2:2](../02/02.md). If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “pay careful attention to me”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / declarative

וְ֝⁠עֵינֶ֗י⁠ךָ דְּרָכַ֥⁠י תִּצֹּֽרְנָה

and,eyes_of,your ways_of,my (Some words not found in UHB: give, my_son_of,my heart_of,your to=me and,eyes_of,your ways_of,my observe )

The writer is using an appeal statement to give a command. If it would be helpful in your language, you could translate these words using a command form. Alternate translation: “and make your eyes watch my ways”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / synecdoche

וְ֝⁠עֵינֶ֗י⁠ךָ & תִּצֹּֽרְנָה

and,eyes_of,your & (Some words not found in UHB: give, my_son_of,my heart_of,your to=me and,eyes_of,your ways_of,my observe )

Here, eyes represent the whole person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “and may you look carefully at”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

דְּרָכַ֥⁠י

ways_of,my

See how you translated the same use of ways in [3:6](../03/06.md).

TSN Tyndale Study Notes:

23:26-28 Saying 17: Falling for a promiscuous woman is a trap, not a source of benefit. Proverbs repeatedly emphasizes avoiding sexual relations outside of marriage (see ch 5; 6:20-35; 7:1-27).

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)

    1. OET-LV words
    2. OET-RV words
    3. Strongs
    4. Hebrew word
    5. Hebrew lemma
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. Give
    2. -
    3. 5233,1819
    5. 395457,395458
    6. V-Vqv2ms,Sh
    8. S
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275821
    1. my son of my
    2. My
    3. 1043,1978
    5. 395460,395461
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp1cs
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275823
    1. heart of your
    2. -
    3. 3747,1978
    5. 395462,395463
    6. O-Ncmsc,Sp2ms
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275824
    1. to me
    2. -
    3. 3705,1978
    5. 395464,395465
    6. S-R,Sp1cs
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275825
    1. and eyes of your
    2. eyes
    3. 1987,5826,1978
    5. 395466,395467,395468
    6. S-C,Ncbdc,Sp2ms
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275826
    1. ways of my
    2. ways
    3. 1685,1978
    5. 395469,395470
    6. O-Ncbpc,Sp1cs
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275827
    1. let them observe
    2. observe
    3. 5202
    4. K
    5. 395471
    6. V-Vqj3fp
    8. -
    9. Y-1000
    10. 275828

OET (OET-LV) Give my_son_of_my heart_of_your to_me and_eyes_of_your ways_of_my let_them_observe[fn].
[fn]

23:26 OSHB variant note: תרצנה: (x-qere) ’תִּצֹּֽרְנָה’: lemma_5341 n_0 morph_HVqj3fp id_20RFy תִּצֹּֽרְנָה

23:26 OSHB note: Adaptations to a Qere which L and BHS, by their design, do not indicate.

OET (OET-RV) My child, follow me with sincerity,
 ⇔ ≈ and let your eyes observe my ways,

Note: The OET-RV is still only a first draft, and so far only a few words have been (mostly automatically) matched to the Hebrew or Greek words that they’re translated from.

Acknowledgements: The Hebrew text, lemmas, and morphology are all thanks to the OSHB and some of the glosses are from Macula Hebrew.OET logo mark

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