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prosper

Meaning of “prosper”

To succeed, advance, thrive, flourish, increase, or accomplish an intended purpose.

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49 occurrences48 verses18 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 24:40

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Psalms 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 1:3 · retained source text

And he shalbe like a tree planted by the riuers of water, that bringeth foorth his fruit in his season, his leafe also shall not wither, and whatsoeuer he doeth, shall prosper.

1611 marginal noteHebr.fade.

Psalms 73:12
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 73:12 · retained source text

Behold, these are the vngodly: who prosper in the world, they increase in riches.

Psalms 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
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1611 witness · Psalms 122:6 · retained source text

Pray for the peace of Ierusalem: they shall prosper that loue thee.

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