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upright

Meaning of “upright”

1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.

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First occurrence: Genesis 37:7

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1 Samuel 29:6
¶ Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the Lord liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 29:6 · retained source text

¶ Then Achish called Dauid, and said vnto him, Surely, as the LORD liueth, thou hast bene vpright, and thy going out and thy comming in with me in the hoste is good in my sight: for I haue not found euil in thee, since the day of thy comming vnto me vnto this day: neuertheles, the lords fauour thee not.

1611 marginal noteHebr. thou art not good in the eyes of the lords.

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