Proverbs 10:12–14
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
*Hatred stirreth vp strifes: but loue couereth all sinnes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-reference1.Pet.4.8. 1.cor.13.4.
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
†In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. heart.
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Wise men lay vp knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is neere destruction.
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From verse 12
- 1 Peter 4:8Rank 1 from verse 12
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7Rank 2 from verse 12
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
4Charitie suffereth long, and is kinde: charitie enuieth not: charitie ‖vaunteth not it selfe, is not puffed vp,
5Doeth not behaue it selfe vnseemly, seeketh not her owne, is not easily prouoked, thinketh no euill,
6Reioyceth not in iniquitie, but reioyceth ‖in the trueth:
7Beareth all things, beleeueth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
- Proverbs 17:9Rank 3 from verse 12
- Proverbs 15:18Rank 4 from verse 12
- James 5:20Rank 5 from verse 12
- Proverbs 16:27Rank 7 from verse 12
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From verse 13
- Proverbs 26:3Rank 1 from verse 13
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- Isaiah 50:4Rank 3 from verse 13
4The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
4*The LORD God hath giuen me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speake a worde in season to him that is wearie: hee wakeneth morning by morning, hee wakeneth mine eare to heare as the learned.
- Proverbs 10:10–11Rank 4 from verse 13
10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
10*‖Hee that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow: but a prating foole shall fall.
11*The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked.
- Proverbs 10:21Rank 5 from verse 13
- Proverbs 10:31Rank 6 from verse 13
- Proverbs 15:23Rank 7 from verse 13
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- Proverbs 17:10Rank 9 from verse 13
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- Proverbs 27:22Rank 12 from verse 13
- Psalms 32:9Rank 13 from verse 13
9Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
9*Be yee not as the horse, or as the mule which haue no vnderstanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, least they come neere vnto thee.
- Proverbs 7:22Rank 15 from verse 13
- Exodus 10:12Rank 16 from verse 13
12¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up upon the land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land, even all that the hail hath left.
12¶ And the LORD said vnto Moses, Stretch out thine hand ouer the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come vp vpon the land of Egypt, and eate euery herbe of the land, euen all that the haile hath left.
From verse 14
- Proverbs 10:8Rank 1 from verse 14
- Proverbs 18:7Rank 2 from verse 14
- Proverbs 13:3Rank 3 from verse 14
- Proverbs 10:10Rank 4 from verse 14
- Proverbs 9:9Rank 5 from verse 14
- 2 Corinthians 4:6–7Rank 6 from verse 14
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
6For God who commaunded the light to shine out of darkenes, hath shined in our hearts, to giue the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Iesus Christ.
7But we haue this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellencie of the power may be of God, and not of vs.
- Matthew 12:35Rank 7 from verse 14
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth foorth good things: and an euill man out of the euill treasure, bringeth foorth euill things.
- Matthew 13:44Rank 8 from verse 14
44¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
44¶ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto treasure hid in a field: the which when a man hath found, hee hideth, and for ioy thereof goeth and selleth all that hee hath, and buyeth that field.
- Matthew 13:52Rank 9 from verse 14
52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
52Then said he vnto them, Therefore euery Scribe which is instructed vnto the kingdom of heauen, is like vnto a man that is an housholder, which bringeth foorth out of his treasure things new and old.
- Proverbs 1:5Rank 10 from verse 14
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Proverbs 10:12
Strong enmity, hostility, aversion, or ill will.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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Places, spreads, or keeps something over another; hides, conceals, encloses, shelters, clothes, or occupies its surface or extent.
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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.
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Proverbs 10:13
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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1. Discovered or obtained. 2. Established or founded.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: The rear part; a position or direction behind. Sense 2: A return to a former place or condition.
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Empty, unfilled, unoccupied, lacking something, invalid, cancelled, or without effect.
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Proverbs 10:14
Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: As the past tense of lie, to recline, rest, be situated, or remain in a state. Sense 3: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 4: To press or bear upon. Sense 5: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 6: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 7: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting or speaking without wisdom.
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destruction
The act, result, or state of destroying: ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or that which brings ruin.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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10:11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
10:11*The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked.
10:12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
10:12*Hatred stirreth vp strifes: but loue couereth all sinnes.
Selected passage10:13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
10:13†In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding.
Selected passage10:14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
10:14Wise men lay vp knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is neere destruction.
Selected passage10:15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
10:15*The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: the destruction of the poore is their pouertie.