עָרַם ʻâram

Meaning

properly, to be (or make) bare; but used only in the derivative sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a bad sense)

In the King James Version: [idiom] very, beware, take crafty (counsel), be prudent, deal subtilly.

Derivation: a primitive root;

Where it is used

• 1 Samuel 23:22 Please go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning.
• Job 5:13 He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.
• Psalms 83:3 With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish,
• Proverbs 15:5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
• Proverbs 19:25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.