5. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Micah 7:5:1 ⧉אַל־תַּאֲמִ֣ינוּaltaaminudo not trust Micah 7:5:2 ⧉בְרֵ֔עַvereain a neighbor Micah 7:5:3 ⧉אַֽל־תִּבְטְח֖וּaltivtekhudo not put confidence Micah 7:5:4 ⧉בְּאַלּ֑וּףbeallufin a friend or leader Micah 7:5:5 ⧉מִשֹּׁכֶ֣בֶתmishokhevetfrom her who lies Micah 7:5:6 ⧉חֵיקֶ֔ךָkhekekhayour bosom Micah 7:5:7 ⧉שְׁמֹ֖רshemorguard Micah 7:5:8 ⧉פִּתְחֵי־פִֽיךָ׃pitkhefikhathe openings of your mouth |
5. Formal Translation Do not trust in a friend; do not place confidence in an intimate friend. Guard the doors of your mouth from the one who lies in your bosom. |
5. Dynamic Translation Do not put your trust in a friend or an intimate companion; guard your words even with someone who lies in your bosom. |