חָכָם (cha.kham) means “wise” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: khaw-kawm' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
חָכָם · cha.kham · wise
1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
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from H2449 (חָכַם); wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
KJV glosses: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| of the wise | 17 |
| wise | 12 |
| a wise | 11 |
| the wise | 11 |
| a wise man | 5 |
| is wise | 5 |
| the wise men | 4 |
| skilled | 3 |
| the skilled craftsmen | 3 |
| to the wise | 3 |
| a wise mans | 2 |
| and the wise | 2 |
| and wise | 2 |
| but a wise man | 2 |
| the wise man | 2 |
| wise men | 2 |
| a skilled | 1 |
| a skillful | 1 |
| a wise son | 1 |
| an unwise | 1 |
| and a wise | 1 |
| and men skilled | 1 |
| and when a wise man | 1 |
| and wise men | 1 |
| and with those | 1 |
| are a wise | 1 |
| are sayings of the wise | 1 |
| are skilled | 1 |
| are wise | 1 |
| are wiser | 1 |
| are your wise men | 1 |
| as shipwrights | 1 |
| but a wise | 1 |
| but the wise | 1 |
| but wise | 1 |
| by skilled workers | 1 |
| by wise men | 1 |
| does a wise | 1 |
| every wise | 1 |
| god is wise | 1 |
| has the wise man | 1 |
| has wisdom | 1 |
| her wisest | 1 |
| his advisers | 1 |
| if a wise | 1 |
| is a wise | 1 |
| is a wise mans | 1 |
| is like the wise man | 1 |
| is wiser | 1 |
| let the wise | 1 |
| makes the wise man | 1 |
| my craftsmen | 1 |
| o wise men | 1 |
| of a wise mans | 1 |
| of the wise man | 1 |
| shrewd | 1 |
| skilled craftsman | 1 |
| that wise | 1 |
| the craftsmen | 1 |
| the cunning | 1 |
| the most skillful among them | 1 |
| to those who are wise | 1 |
| turns a wise man | 1 |
| who is wise | 1 |
| your craftsmen | 1 |
| your men of skill | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| wise | 21 |
| of the wise | 18 |
| a wise | 16 |
| the wise | 10 |
| and every wise | 4 |
| to the wise | 3 |
| and all the wise men | 2 |
| and the wise | 2 |
| and wise | 2 |
| but a wise | 2 |
| thy wise | 2 |
| wiser | 2 |
| a cunning | 1 |
| a wise man | 1 |
| a wise mans | 1 |
| an unwise | 1 |
| and a wise | 1 |
| and a wise mans | 1 |
| and all manner of cunning men | 1 |
| and her wise | 1 |
| and the cunning | 1 |
| and unwise | 1 |
| and upon her wise | 1 |
| and when the wise | 1 |
| and with the cunning men | 1 |
| as the wise | 1 |
| be not wise | 1 |
| but wise | 1 |
| cunning | 1 |
| for cunning | 1 |
| for what hath the wise | 1 |
| forasmuch as among all the wise | 1 |
| from the wise | 1 |
| her wise | 1 |
| his wise men | 1 |
| lest he be wise | 1 |
| let not the wise | 1 |
| maketh a wise man | 1 |
| me and let a wise | 1 |
| o ye wise | 1 |
| of a wise mans | 1 |
| of all that are wise | 1 |
| of cunning | 1 |
| of their wise | 1 |
| of wise | 1 |
| should a wise man | 1 |
| subtil | 1 |
| that were wise | 1 |
| the wise mans | 1 |
| the wise men | 1 |
| thee a wise | 1 |
| thence a wise | 1 |
| to a wise | 1 |
| to him with thy cunning men | 1 |
| to the wise men | 1 |
| unto him a cunning | 1 |
| unto the wise | 1 |
| was wise | 1 |
| whether he shall be a wise | 1 |
| which wise | 1 |
| wise men | 1 |
| with the cunning men | 1 |
| with wise | 1 |
| yea further though a wise | 1 |
| you wise | 1 |
Page 2 of 3. 134 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
Read word by wordHe who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Read word by wordThe fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
Read word by wordThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
Read word by wordSpeaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Read word by wordA wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Read word by wordThe teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
Read word by wordHe who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Read word by wordEvery wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Read word by wordThe proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Read word by wordA wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Read word by wordThe crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
Read word by wordThe tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Read word by wordThe lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
Read word by wordA mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
Read word by wordA wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Read word by wordHe who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Read word by wordThe wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Read word by wordThe wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Read word by wordThe heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Read word by wordEven a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Read word by wordThe heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
Read word by wordA wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
Read word by wordWhen a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
Read word by wordPrecious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
Read word by wordA wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
Read word by wordIncline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—
Read word by wordThe father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Read word by wordA wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
Read word by wordThese also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
Read word by wordLike an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
Read word by wordAnswer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
Read word by wordDo you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Read word by wordThe slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
Read word by wordA rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
Read word by wordMockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Read word by wordIf a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
Read word by wordA fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Read word by wordFour things on earth are small, yet they are exceedingly wise:
Read word by wordThe wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also came to realize that one fate overcomes them both.
Read word by wordFor there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, just as with the fool, seeing that both will be forgotten in the days to come. Alas, the wise man will die just like the fool!
Read word by wordAnd who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skillfully under the sun. This too is futile.
Read word by wordBetter is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.
Read word by wordWhat advantage, then, has the wise man over the fool? What gain comes to the poor man who knows how to conduct himself before others?
Read word by wordThe heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.
Read word by wordIt is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.
Read word by wordSurely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
Read word by wordWisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
Read word by wordWho is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
Read word by wordWhoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
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