Words the Bible translates as be wise

English uses one word here. The Bible uses 2 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.

sakhalשָׂכַלto have good sense: to grasp a matter clearly and act on it skillfully, so that things turn out well
+1 more meaning
- to lay crosswise: to set one's hands across each other
ḥakhamחָכַםto be wise: to have, gain, or give the practical skill of living well

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