- *yāṯēr*
- verb, hiphil imperfect, 3rd masculine singular - explores/seeks excellence
- *mērēʿēhû*
- preposition + noun, masculine singular + 3rd masculine singular suffix - from his companion/neighbor
- *ṣaddîq*
- adjective, masculine singular - righteous one
- *wəḏereḵ*
- conjunction + noun, masculine singular construct - and way of
- *rəšāʿîm*
- adjective, masculine plural - wicked ones
- *tatʿēm*
- verb, hiphil imperfect, 3rd feminine singular + 3rd masculine plural suffix - leads them astray