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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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68 occurrences66 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 37:7

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2 Samuel 22:24
I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 22:24 · retained source text

I was also vpright before him: and haue kept my selfe from mine iniquitie.

1611 marginal noteHebr. to him.

2 Samuel 22:26
With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 22:26 · retained source text

With the merciful thou wilt shew thy selfe mercifull, and with the vpright man thou wilt shew thy selfe vpright.

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