Proverbs 3:23

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

אָ֤ז תֵּלֵ֣ךְ לָבֶ֣טַח דַּרְכֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝רַגְלְךָ֗ לֹ֣א תִגּֽוֹף׃

Transliteration

Then tēlēk to-lābeṭaḥ darkekā and-raglekā not tiggôp̄

Grammar Details

*tēlēk*: verb, qal imperfect 2nd person masculine singular - you will walk
*lābeṭaḥ*: noun, masculine singular - security/confidence
*darkekā*: noun, feminine singular construct with 2nd person masculine singular suffix - your way
*raglekā*: noun, feminine singular construct with 2nd person masculine singular suffix - your foot
*tiggôp̄*: verb, qal imperfect 2nd person masculine singular - you will strike/stumble

Word Meanings

*tēlēk*: walk/go/travel
*lābeṭaḥ*: security/confidence/safety
*darkekā*: way/road/journey
*tiggôp̄*: strike/stumble/dash against

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Prov 4:12 : 12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Prov 10:9 : 9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Zech 10:12 : 12 And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.
Ps 37:23-24 : 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth{H8799)} in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down{H8714)}: for the LORD upholdeth{H8802)} him with his hand.
Ps 37:31 : 31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Ps 91:11-12 : 11 For he shall give his angels charge{H8762)} over thee, to keep{H8800)} thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up{H8799)} in their hands, lest thou dash{H8799)} thy foot against a stone.
Ps 121:3 : 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Ps 121:8 : 8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Prov 2:8 : 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

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