אִישׁ ʼîysh

Meaning

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

In the King James Version: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה).

Derivation: contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant);

Where it is used

• Proverbs 6:12 A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth,
• Proverbs 6:26 For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
• Proverbs 6:27 Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?
• Proverbs 6:28 Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?
• Proverbs 7:19 For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
• Proverbs 8:4 “To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.
• Proverbs 10:23 The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
• Proverbs 11:12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
• Proverbs 11:17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
• Proverbs 12:2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
• Proverbs 12:8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
• Proverbs 12:14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
• Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
• Proverbs 13:2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
• Proverbs 13:8 Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
• Proverbs 14:7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
• Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
• Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
• Proverbs 14:17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
• Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
• Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
• Proverbs 15:23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
• Proverbs 16:2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
• Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
• Proverbs 16:14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
• Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
• Proverbs 16:27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
• Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
• Proverbs 16:29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
• Proverbs 17:12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
• Proverbs 17:27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
• Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
• Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
• Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
• Proverbs 18:20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
• Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
• Proverbs 19:6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
• Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
• Proverbs 19:22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
• Proverbs 20:3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
• Proverbs 20:5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
• Proverbs 20:6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
• Proverbs 20:17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
• Proverbs 21:2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
• Proverbs 21:8 The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
• Proverbs 21:17 He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
• Proverbs 21:28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
• Proverbs 21:29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
• Proverbs 22:7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
• Proverbs 22:24 Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,
• Proverbs 22:29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
• Proverbs 24:5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
• Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”
• Proverbs 24:30 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.
• Proverbs 24:34 and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.
• Proverbs 25:14 Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
• Proverbs 25:18 Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
• Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
• Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• Proverbs 26:19 so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”