They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Jonah 2:8 · retained source text
They that obserue lying vanities, forsake their owne mercy.
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vanities
Meaning of “vanities”
1. Empty or worthless things. 2. Idols or deceptive objects of trust.
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13 occurrences12 verses7 booksKJV PCE
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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 32:21
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And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 14:15 · retained source text
And saying, Sirs, Why doe yee these things? Wee also are men of like passions with you, and preach vnto you, that ye should turne from these vanities, vnto the liuing God, which made heauen and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein.
1611 marginal noteGen. 1.1. psal. 146.5. reuel. 14.7.
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