19. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 1:19:1 ⧉כֵּ֗ןkenthus Proverbs 1:19:2 ⧉אָ֭רְחוֹתorkhotpaths of Proverbs 1:19:3 ⧉כָּל־בֹּ֣צֵֽעַkolbotseaeveryone who cuts off or gains Proverbs 1:19:4 ⧉בָּ֑צַעbatsagain Proverbs 1:19:5 ⧉אֶת־נֶ֖פֶשׁetnefeshthe life of Proverbs 1:19:6 ⧉בְּעָלָ֣יוbealavits owner or his owners Proverbs 1:19:7 ⧉יִקָּֽח׃פyikkakhit takes |
19. Formal Translation Thus are the paths of all who pursue unjust gain; it takes away the life {nefesh: soul, essential being} of its owner. |
19. Dynamic Translation This is what happens to everyone who is greedy for dishonest profit; it takes the very life of those who get it. |