[2:13] 1 tn The articular plural active participle functions as attributive adjective for אִישׁ (’ish, “man”) in v. 12b, indicating that אִישׁ (“man”) is collective.
[2:13] 2 tn Heb “paths of uprightness.” The noun יָשָׁר (yashar, “uprightness; straightness”) is an attributive genitive. The moral life is described in Proverbs as the smooth, straight way (2:13; 4:11). The wicked abandon the clear straight path for an evil, crooked, uncertain path.
[2:13] 3 tn Heb “ways of darkness.” Darkness is often metaphorical for sinfulness, ignorance, or oppression. Their way of life lacks spiritual illumination.
[9:15] 4 tn The infinitive construct “calling out” functions epexegetically in the sentence, explaining how the previous action was accomplished.
[9:15] 5 tn The term “her” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied for the sake of clarity and smoothness.
[9:15] 6 tn The noun is a genitive of location after the construct participle. Its parallel word is also an adverbial accusative of location.
[9:15] 7 tn The participle modifies the participle in the first colon. To describe the passers-by in this context as those “who go straight” means that they are quiet and unwary.
