- *lēb*
- masculine singular construct - heart of
- *ḥākām*
- adjective, masculine singular - wise
- *yəmînô*
- feminine singular noun with 3rd masculine singular possessive suffix - his right (side)
- *wə*
- conjunction - and
- *kəsîl*
- adjective, masculine singular - foolish
- *śəmōʾlô*
- feminine singular noun with 3rd masculine singular possessive suffix - his left (side)