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שָׂכַל (sâkal) v (saw-kal')
Source: a primitive root;
Meaning: to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
KJV: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly.

Appears in a total of 63 verses:

KI1 2:3

OET-LV: 3 And_you _will _keep DOM the _charge _of YHWH god _of_your to_go in_his _of_ways to_guard/protect regulations _of_his commands _of_his and_his _of_judgements and_his _of_testimonies according_what _is_written in_the _law _of Mosheh so _that you _may _cause _to _prosper DOM all _of that you _will _do and_DOM every _of where you _will _turn there. (KI1_2:3)

OET-RV: 3 You must maintain your god Yahweh’s charge to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, his commands, his judgements, and his testimonies, according to what is written in Mosheh’s instructions, so that you’ll be wise in everything you do and everywhere that you turn, (KI1 2:3)

DEU 32:29

OET-LV: 29 If they _were _wise they _will _comprehend this they _will _understand (to)_their _of_end. (DEU_32:29)

OET-RV: 29 If they were wise, they’d comprehend this.
⇔ They’d understand what was ahead of them. (DEU 32:29)

SA1 18:14

OET-LV: 14 and_he/it _was Dāvid to/from_all/each/any/every way _of_his being_successful and_YHWH with_him/it. (SA1_18:14)

OET-RV: 14 Yahweh was with David and he was succeeding in everything he did. (SA1 18:14)

JOB 34:27

OET-LV: 27 That therefore yes/correct/thus/so they _turned _aside from_after_him and_all ways _of_his not they _considered. (JOB_34:27)

OET-RV: 27 since they turned away from following him,
⇔ and didn’t consider any of his ways. (JOB 34:27)

PRO 19:14

OET-LV: 14 House and_wealth are_an _inheritance _of fathers and_is_from_YHWH a _wife prudent. (PRO_19:14)

OET-RV: 14 Houses and wealth are an inheritance from your parents,
⇔ → but a sensible wife is from Yahweh. (PRO 19:14)

PSA 2:10

OET-LV: 10 And_now Oh _kings act _prudently let _yourselves _be _instructed Oh _rulers _of the_earth. (PSA_2:10)

OET-RV: ⇔  10 So act wisely all you kings.
⇔ ≈ Be warned all you rulers of the earth. (PSA 2:10)

DAN 1:17

OET-LV: 17 And_the_youths the_these them_four he _gave to/for_them the_ʼElohīm knowledge and_understanding in_all writing and_wisdom and_Dāniyy^ʼēl he _understood in_all vision and_dreams. (DAN_1:17)

OET-RV: 17 So God gave those four young men knowledge and insight into all literature, and wisdom, and Daniel was able to interpret any dreams and visions. (DAN 1:17)

JOB 34:35

OET-LV: 35 ʼIyyōⱱ/(Job) not with_knowledge he _speaks and_his _of_words/messages not are_with_insight. (JOB_34:35)

OET-RV: 35 ‘Iyyov speaks without knowledge,
⇔ ≈ and his words lack insight. (JOB 34:35)

DAN 9:13

OET-LV: 13 Just_as it_is_written in_the _law _of Mosheh DOM all _of the_calamity (the)_this it _has _come on_us and_not we _have _entreated DOM the _face _of YHWH god _of_our by_turning _away from_our _of_iniquity and_by_giving _attention to_your _of_faithfulness. (DAN_9:13)

OET-RV: 13 As it’s written in the Mosheh’s law, we’ve undergone all that calamity, yet we haven’t tried to earn our god Yahweh’a favour our god by turning away from our disobedience and giving attention to your truth. (DAN 9:13)

JER 20:11

OET-LV: 11 And_YHWH is_with_me like_a _warrior ruthless therefore yes/correct/thus/so those _of_who_pursue _me they _will _stumble and_not they _will _prevail they _will _be _ashamed exceedingly if/because not they _will _succeed ignominy _of perpetuity not it _will _be _forgotten. (JER_20:11)

OET-RV: 11 ◙
⇔ …
⇔ …
⇔ …
⇔ …
⇔ … (JER 20:11)

SA1 18:5

OET-LV: 5 And_he/it _went _out Dāvid in_every where he_sent _him Shāʼūl/(Saul) he _prospered and_he_appointed _him Shāʼūl over the _men _of (the)_war and_it _was _good in/on_both _eyes _of all _of the_people and_also in/on_both _eyes _of the _servants _of Shāʼūl. (SA1_18:5)

OET-RV: 5 David went on missions wherever Sha’ul sent him and always succeeded. Sha’ul put him in charge of the warriors, and that pleased all the people, as well as Sha’ul’s servants. (SA1 18:5)

SA1 18:15

OET-LV: 15 And_ Shāʼūl _he/it _saw (cmp) he was _being_successful exceedingly and_he _was _afraid of_him. (SA1_18:15)

OET-RV: 15 Sha’ul knew about his successes and couldn’t stand looking at him, (SA1 18:15)

DAN 9:25

OET-LV: 25 And_you _will _know and_you _will _understand from the_going _forth _of the_message to_restore and_to_rebuild Yərūshālam/(Jerusalem) until an _anointed_one a _prince sevens seven and_sevens sixty and_two it _will _return and_it _will _be _built an _open _place and_a _moat and_in_the _distress _of the _times. (DAN_9:25)

OET-RV: 25 Know and understand that from the issuing of the command to restore and build Yerushalem until an anointed one (a prince) comes, there will be 49 years and 434 years. It’ll be built again with a plaza and a moat, but in distressing times. (DAN 9:25)

PRO 1:3

OET-LV: 3 To_take/accept/receive correction _of insight righteousness and_justice and_uprightness(es). (PRO_1:3)

OET-RV: 3 Also to learn insight
⇔ and to understand what’s right and leads to justice and integrity. (PRO 1:3)

PSA 119:99

OET-LV: 99 From_all my _of_teachers I _have _insight if/because testimonies _of_your are_a _meditation my. (PSA_119:99)

OET-RV: 99 I understand more than my teachers do
⇔ because I meditate on what you’ve revealed. (PSA 119:99)

GEN 3:6

OET-LV: 6 And_she/it _saw the_woman if/because _that was_good the_tree for_food and_that was_a _delight it to/for_both _eyes and_was _desirable the_tree to_make _wise/intelligent and_she/it _took from_its_fruit and_she/it _ate and_she/it _gave also to_her_husband with_her/it and_he/it _ate. (GEN_3:6)

OET-RV: 6 The woman saw that the tree’s fruit looked good to eat and that the tree itself was very attractive, plus she wanted to eat the fruit so that it would make her wise. So she picked some of the fruit and ate it and she also gave some of it to her husband who was there with her, and he ate it too. (GEN 3:6)

CH2 30:22

OET-LV: 22 and_ Ḩizqiy^yāh _he/it _spoke to the _heart _of all _of the_Lēviyyiy who_ understanding _of _were_understanding good to/for_YHWH and_they _ate DOM the _appointed_feast the _seven _of the_days sacrificing sacrifices _of peace _offerings and_giving _thanks to/for_YHWH the _god _of their _ancestors _of_of. (CH2_30:22)

OET-RV: 22 Hizkiyah sincerely thanked all the Levites who were very insightful about worshipping Yahweh. Then everyone ate for the prescribed seven days—sacrificing peace offerings and confessing to Yahweh, the god of their ancestors. (CH2 30:22)

PRO 14:35

OET-LV: 35 the_favour _of a _king belongs_to_a _servant who_acts _prudently and_his _of_fury it _belongs one _who_acts _shamefully. (PRO_14:35)

OET-RV: 35 The king shows favour to a servant who acts with insight,
⇔ ^ but his rage is for those who act shamefully. (PRO 14:35)

CH1 28:19

OET-LV: 19 (the)_everything in_writing from_the _hand _of YHWH on_me he _made _clear all _of the _works _of the _pattern. (CH1_28:19)

OET-RV: 19 saying, “I’ve written down all those plans with Yahweh’s direction as he gave me instructions for what has to be done.” (CH1 28:19)

PRO 21:12

OET-LV: 12 is_giving _attention the_righteous_one to_the_house _of a _wicked_person he_is_subverting wicked_people to_calamity. (PRO_21:12)

OET-RV: 12 People who do what’s right pay attention to the wicked person’s house,
⇔ → subverting the wicked until they’re ruined. (PRO 21:12)

PSA 106:7

OET-LV: 7 Ancestors _of_our in_Miʦrayim/(Egypt) not they _considered your(pl)_of_wonders not they _remembered DOM the _greatness _of your(pl)_covenant _loyalti(es)_of_of and_they _rebelled at the_sea at_the_sea _of reed[s]. (PSA_106:7)

OET-RV: 7 Our ancestors didn’t appreciate the miracles you did in Egypt (Heb. Mitsrayim).
⇔ They just forgot about your display of loyal commitment,
⇔ and instead they rebelled down there at the Red Sea. (PSA 106:7)

JOS 1:8

OET-LV: 8 Not it _will _depart the _book _of the _law the_this from_your _of_mouth and_you _will _meditate in/on/over_him/it by _day and_night so _that you _may _take _care for_doing according_to _every _of (the)_thing_written in/on/over_him/it if/because then you _will _make _successful DOM ways _of_your and_then you _will _be _successful. (JOS_1:8)

OET-RV: 8 That book of the law must always be on your lips and you should meditate on it day and night, so that you’ll be careful to follow everything that’s written in it, because then you’ll make your ways prosperous and then you’ll be wise. (JOS 1:8)

PRO 21:16

OET-LV: 16 Anyone who_wanders from_the_way _of insight in_the_assembly _of the_shades he _will _rest. (PRO_21:16)

OET-RV: 16 Anyone who wanders away from the path of insight,
⇔ → will rest in the assembly of the dead. (PRO 21:16)

JER 10:21

OET-LV: 21 If/because they _are _stupid the_shepherds and_DOM YHWH not they _have _sought therefore yes/correct/thus/so not they _have _prospered and_all flock _of_their it _has _been _scattered. (JER_10:21)

OET-RV: ⇔  21 ◙
⇔ …
⇔ …
⇔ … (JER 10:21)

ISA 41:20

OET-LV: 20 So _that people _may _see and_people _will _know and_people _will _set and_people _will _have _insight all _together if/because _that the _hand _of YHWH it _has _done this and_the _holy_one_of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) he_has _created _it. (ISA_41:20)

OET-RV: 20 ◙
⇔ …
⇔ … (ISA 41:20)

JER 23:5

OET-LV: 5 here days are_coming the _utterance _of YHWH and_I _will _raise _up for_Dāvid a _branch righteous and_he _will _reign a _king and_he _will _act _prudently and_he _will _do justice and_righteousness on _the_earth. (JER_23:5)

OET-RV: 5 ◙ (JER 23:5)

GEN 48:14

OET-LV: 14 And_ Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) _he _stretched _out DOM hand _of_his _right and_he _put_it on the _head _of ʼEfrayim and_he was_the_young and_DOM hand _of_his _left on the _head _of Mənashsheh he _laid _cross-wise DOM hands _of_his if/because Mənashsheh was_the_firstborn. (GEN_48:14)

OET-RV: 14 But Yisra’el intentionally extended his right hand and placed it on the Efrayim’s head (the younger one), and crossing his arms, he placed his left hand on Manasseh’s head. (GEN 48:14)

JER 50:9

OET-LV: 9 If/because here I am_about _to _rouse and_I_am_about _to _bring _up on Bāⱱel an _assembly _of nations great from_a _land _of the_north and_they _will _line _up to/for_her/it from_there it _will _be _captured arrows _of_its will_be_like _a _warrior who_miscarries not he _returns empty. (JER_50:9)

OET-RV: 9 ◙ (JER 50:9)

PSA 36:4

OET-LV: 4  the _words/messages _of his _mouth _of_of are_wickedness and_deceit he _has _ceased to_make _wise/intelligent by_doing _good. (PSA_36:4)

OET-RV: 4 They plot wicked things even when they’re lying in bed.
⇔ ≈ They decide on a path that’s no good—not rejecting evil. (PSA 36:4)

AMO 5:13

OET-LV: 13 For_so/thus/hence one_who_has _insight at_time (the)_that he _will _be _silent if/because is_a _time evil it. (AMO_5:13)

OET-RV: 13 Therefore any sensible person should be silent at such a time,
⇔ because it’s an evil time. (AMO 5:13)

PSA 32:8

OET-LV: 8 I_will _instruct _you and_I_will _teach _you (in)_the_way which you _will _go I _will _give _counsel will_be_on _you eye _of_my. (PSA_32:8)

OET-RV: 8 I’ll instruct you and teach you in the way that you should follow.
⇔ I’ll instruct you and keep my eye on you. (PSA 32:8)

NEH 8:13

OET-LV: 13 and_on_day the_second the _heads _of they _gathered of_the _fathers to/from_all/each/any/every the_people the_priests and_the_Lēviyyiy to ˊEzrāʼ the_scribe and_to_gain _insight into the _words/messages _of the _law. (NEH_8:13)

OET-RV: 13 The next day, all the clan leaders, and the priests and Levites, met with Ezra the scribe to study the instructions on the scroll. (NEH 8:13)

JER 3:15

OET-LV: 15 And_I _will _give to/for_you(pl) shepherds according_to _of_my _own _heart and_they _will _shepherd you(pl) knowledge and_insight. (JER_3:15)

OET-RV: 15 ◙ (JER 3:15)

DEU 29:8

OET-LV: 8  and_you(pl)_will _keep DOM the _words/messages _of the _covenant (the)_this and_you(pl)_will _do DOM_them so _that you(pl)_may _cause _to _prosper DOM all _of that you(pl)_will _do. (DEU_29:8)

OET-RV: 8 We took their land and gave it to the tribes of Reuven and Gad, and the half-tribe of Menashsheh to become their inheritance. (DEU 29:8)

NEH 9:20

OET-LV: 20 And_your _of_spirit (the)_good you _gave to_instruct_them and_your _of_manna not you _withheld from_their _of_mouth and_water you _gave to/for_them for_their _of_thirst. (NEH_9:20)

OET-RV: 20 You gave them your good spirit to give them insight. You didn’t withhold your manna for them to eat, and you still gave them water to drink, (NEH 9:20)

JOB 22:2

OET-LV: 2 To_god will _he _be _of _use a _man if/because will _he _be _of _use on_him a _wise_one. (JOB_22:2)

OET-RV: 2 Can a human be of use to God?
⇔ ≈ Might a wise person be of any use to him? (JOB 22:2)

DAN 1:4

OET-LV: 4 Youths whom there_was_not (is)_in_them any _of blemish and_good _of appearance and_having _insight in_all wisdom and_knowing _of (of)_knowledge and_understanding _of (of)_knowledge and_which ability (is)_in_them to_stand in_(the)_palace the_king and_to_teach_them the _writing and_(the)_tongue of_the_ones_from _Kasdiy. (DAN_1:4)

OET-RV: 4 They had to be good-looking young men without obvious defects, wise and well-educated, who would be competent for future work in the palace. They would be taught the language and literature of the Chaldeans, (DAN 1:4)

JOS 1:7

OET-LV: 7 Only be _strong and_be _bold exceedingly to_guard/protect for_doing according_to _all _of the_law which he_commanded _you Mosheh servant _of_my do _not turn _aside from_him/it right _hand and_left _hand so _that you _may _prosper in_every where you _will _go. (JOS_1:7)

OET-RV: 7 Just be strong and very courageous—making sure that you obey everything that my servant Mosheh instructed you. Don’t turn away to the right or to the left from it, so that you’ll be wise in every situation that you end up in. (JOS 1:7)

PSA 101:2

OET-LV: 2 I _will _give _attention to_a _way blameless when will _you _come to_me I _will _walk _about in_the _integrity _of my _heart _of_of in_the _midst _of my _house _of_of. (PSA_101:2)

OET-RV: 2 I will choose to live a blameless life.
⇔ When will you come to me?
⇔ I’ll walk with integrity within my own home. (PSA 101:2)

JER 9:23

OET-LV: 23  if/because (if) in_this let _him _boast the_one_who_boasts he _has _insight and_he _knows me if/because _that I am_YHWH who_does covenant _loyalty justice and_righteousness on _the_earth if/because in_these _things I _delight the _utterance _of YHWH. (JER_9:23)

OET-RV: 23 ◙
⇔ …
⇔ …
⇔ … (JER 9:23)

PSA 47:8

OET-LV: 8  if/because is_the _king _of all _of the_earth/land god sing _praises a _poem. (PSA_47:8)

OET-RV: 8 God reigns over the nations.
⇔ ≈ God sits on his sacred throne. (PSA 47:8)

PRO 10:5

OET-LV: 5 one _who_gathers in_summer is_a _son who_acts _prudently one _who_sleeps at_harvest is_a _son who_acts _shamefully. (PRO_10:5)

OET-RV: 5 Anyone who stores their produce in the summer is being sensible,
⇔ ^ but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a disgraceful son. (PRO 10:5)

ISA 52:13

OET-LV: 13 there he _will _prosper servant _of_my he _will _be _high and_he _will _be _lifted _up and_he _will _be _exalted exceedingly. (ISA_52:13)

OET-RV: 13 Listen, my servant will prosper—
⇔ ≈ he’ll be promoted and highly honoured. (ISA 52:13)

PSA 14:2

OET-LV: 2 YHWH from_heaven he _looks _down on the_children _of humankind to_see is_there one _who_has _insight one _who_seeks DOM god. (PSA_14:2)

OET-RV: 2 Yahweh looks down at humanity from the heavens
⇔ to see if there are any who understand—who make an effort to discover him. (PSA 14:2)

ISA 44:18

OET-LV: 18 Not they _know and_not they _understand if/because it _is _besmeared from_seeing eyes _of_their from_having _insight hearts _of_their. (ISA_44:18)

OET-RV: 18 ◙ (ISA 44:18)

KI2 18:7

OET-LV: 7 And_it _was YHWH with_him/it in_all that he _went _out he _prospered and_he _rebelled against_the _king _of ʼAshshūr and_not he_served _him. (KI2_18:7)

OET-RV: 7 So Yahweh helped him and he was successful in everything he did. He rebelled against the Assyrian king and refused to submit to his demands. (KI2 18:7)

PRO 16:23

OET-LV: 23 the_heart a _wise_person it _gives _insight _to mouth _of_his and_to lips _of_his it _adds persuasiveness. (PRO_16:23)

OET-RV: 23 The wise person’s mind gives insight to their mouth,
⇔ ≈ and adds persuasiveness to their lips. (PRO 16:23)

PSA 64:10

OET-LV: 10  and_ all _of _they _were _afraid humankind and_they _declared the _deed[s]_of god and_his _of_work they _will _consider. (PSA_64:10)

OET-RV: 10 Those who do what is right will be glad about Yahweh
⇔ and take shelter in him.
⇔ Every godly person will praise him. (PSA 64:10)

DAN 9:22

OET-LV: 22 And_he _gave _understanding and_he/it _spoke with_me and_he _said Oh _Dāniyy^ʼēl now I _have _come _forth to_give_you _insight understanding. (DAN_9:22)

OET-RV: 22 He told me, “Daniel, I’ve come here now to give you insight and to help you understand. (DAN 9:22)

DAN 11:33

OET-LV: 33 And_those _who_have _insight _of the_people they _will _give _understanding to_people and_they _will _stumble by_sword and_by_flame by_captivity and_by_plunder days. (DAN_11:33)

OET-RV: 33 Those among the people and have insight will teach others, But they’ll be killed in battle or burnt during the attacks, or be plundered for several days or taken captive. (DAN 11:33)

PSA 41:2

OET-LV: 2  how _blessed is_one _who_considers (to) the_poor in/on_day trouble he_will _deliver _him YHWH. (PSA_41:2)

OET-RV: 2 Yahweh will protect them and keep them alive,
⇔ and they will be blessed on the earth.
⇔ Yahweh will not hand them over to their enemies. (PSA 41:2)

DAN 11:35

OET-LV: 35 And_from those_who_have _insight they _will _stumble to_refine (is)_in_them and_to_purge_them and_to_purify_them until the_time _of the_end if/because it_is_still to_time. (DAN_11:35)

OET-RV: 35 Some of those who have insight will fall but the others will be refined, purified, and cleaned until the time of the end, because it’ll continue until the appointed time. (DAN 11:35)

PRO 17:2

OET-LV: 2 A _servant who_acts _prudently he _will _rule over_a _son who_acts _shamefully and_among _of brothers he _will _share the_inheritance. (PRO_17:2)

OET-RV: 2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a shameful son,
⇔ → and he’ll share in the inheritance along with the brothers. (PRO 17:2)

PSA 94:8

OET-LV: 8 Understand Oh _stupid_ones among_people and_Oh _fools when will _you(pl)_have _insight. (PSA_94:8)

OET-RV: ⇔  8 Understand, you stupid people.
⇔ ≈ You fools, when will you ever learn? (PSA 94:8)

SA1 18:30

OET-LV: 30 and_ the _commanders _of _they _went _out the_Fəlishtiy and_he/it _was from_sufficiency they_went _out Dāvid he _was _successful from_all the _servants _of Shāʼūl his/its_name and_it _was _esteemed exceedingly. (SA1_18:30)

OET-RV: 30 Whenever the Philistine commanders decided to attack, David was more successful than any other of Sha’ul’s commanders, so he became very famous. (SA1 18:30)

PRO 10:19

OET-LV: 19 In_a _multitude _of words/messages not it _ceases transgression and_one _who_restrains lips _of_his is_acting _prudently. (PRO_10:19)

OET-RV: 19 A lot of talking doesn’t mean that a person isn’t doing something wrong,
⇔ ^ but anyone who keeps their mouth closed is being sensible. (PRO 10:19)

PRO 16:20

OET-LV: 20 one _who_gives _attention on a _message he _finds good and_one _who_trusts in_YHWH how _of_blessed_is_he. (PRO_16:20)

OET-RV: 20 The person who gives attention to a matter will succeed,
⇔ ≈ and those who put their trust in Yahweh will be blessed. (PRO 16:20)

PRO 17:8

OET-LV: 8 is_a _stone _of favour the_bribe in/on_both _eyes _of its _owners _of_of to all _of that he _turns he _prospers. (PRO_17:8)

OET-RV: 8 Doing a favour can act like a bribe for the donor.
⇔ → It causes everything they do to prosper. (PRO 17:8)

PRO 15:24

OET-LV: 24 the_path _of life is_(to)_upwards for_one _who_acts _prudently so _as to _turn _aside from_Shəʼōl beneath. (PRO_15:24)

OET-RV: 24 Life’s path is upward for the wise person,
⇔ → to prevent them going down to the grave. (PRO 15:24)

PRO 21:11

OET-LV: 11 When_impose _a _fine _on a _mocker he _becomes _wise a _naive _person and_when_instruct (to)_a_wise_person he _receives knowledge. (PRO_21:11)

OET-RV: 11 By punishing a mocker, a naive person becomes wise,
⇔ ≈ and when wise people are instructed, they acquire knowledge. (PRO 21:11)

DAN 12:3

OET-LV: 3 and_those_who_have _insight they _will _shine like_the _shining _of the_firmament and_those _who_turn _to _righteousness _of (of)_the_many_people like_stars forever and_ever. (DAN_12:3)

OET-RV: 3 Those who have insight will shine like the brightness of the Milky Way, and those who lead many people to righteousness, like the stars shining forever. (DAN 12:3)

PSA 53:3

OET-LV: 3  god from_heaven he _looks _down on the_children _of humankind to_see is_there one _who_has _insight one _who_seeks DOM god. (PSA_53:3)

OET-RV: 3 They’ve all turned away.
⇔ ≈ Together they have become corrupt.
⇔ ≈ There’s not one who does good, not even one. (PSA 53:3)

DAN 12:10

OET-LV: 10 They _will _purge _themselves and_they _will _purify _themselves and_they _will _be _refined many_people and_they _will _act _wickedly wicked_people and_not any _of they _will _understand wicked_people and_those_who_have _insight they _will _understand. (DAN_12:10)

OET-RV: 10 Many people will be purified, cleaned, and refined, but the wicked will behave wickedly. None of the wicked will understand these things, but those who have insight will understand. (DAN 12:10)

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