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sure

Meaning of “sure”

Certain, firm, secure, dependable, or firmly established.

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41 occurrences41 verses21 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 23:17

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Proverbs 6:3
Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 6:3 · retained source text

Doe this now, my sonne, and deliuer thy selfe, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend: goe, humble thy selfe, and make sure thy friend.

1611 marginal noteOr, so shalt thou preuaile with thy friend.

Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 11:15 · retained source text

Hee that is suretie for a stranger, shall smart for it: and hee that hateth suretiship, is sure.

1611 marginal noteHeb. shalbe sore broken.

1611 marginal noteHeb. those that strike hands.

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