Job 17:8
Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stirre vp himselfe against the hypocrite.
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- Ecclesiastes 5:8Rank 1 from verse 8
8¶ If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
8¶ †If thou seest the oppression of the poore, and violent peruerting of iudgement, and iustice in a prouince, maruell not at the matter: for he that is higher then the highest, regardeth, and there be higher then they.
- Habakkuk 1:13Rank 2 from verse 8
13Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?
13 Thou art of purer eyes then to beholde euill, and canst not looke on ‖ininquitie: wherefore lookest thou vpon them that deale treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked deuoureth the man that is more righteous then hee?
- Acts 13:46Rank 3 from verse 8
46Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
46Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first haue bene spoken to you: but seeing yee put it from you, and iudge your selues vnworthy of euerlasting life, loe, we turne to the Gentiles.
- Psalms 73:12–15Rank 6 from verse 8
12Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
13Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
14For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
15If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
12Behold, these are the vngodly: who prosper in the world, they increase in riches.
13Uerily I haue cleansed my heart in vaine, and washed my hands in innocencie.
14†For all the day long haue I bene plagued, and chastened euery morning.
15If I say, I will speake thus: behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
- Romans 11:33Rank 7 from verse 8
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Job 17:8
1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Astonished; struck with amazement, wonder, or fear.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Free from guilt in a matter; not blameworthy, harmful, or deserving punishment.
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Sense 1: To rouse, excite, or put into action or motion. Sense 2: A commotion or disturbance.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
One who pretends to virtue or godliness while concealing a contrary character.
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7Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow.
7Mine eye also is dimme by reason of sorrow, and all ‖my members are as a shadow.
8Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
8Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stirre vp himselfe against the hypocrite.
Selected passage9The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
9The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath cleane hands †shalbe stronger, and stronger.