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Proverbs 10:23–32

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It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
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From verse 23

  1. Proverbs 15:21Rank 1 from verse 23
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    21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  2. Proverbs 14:9Rank 2 from verse 23
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    9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

  3. Proverbs 2:14Rank 3 from verse 23
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    14Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

  4. Proverbs 26:18–19Rank 4 from verse 23
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    18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

    19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

  5. Ecclesiastes 11:9Rank 5 from verse 23
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    9¶ Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

From verse 24

  1. Psalms 145:19Rank 1 from verse 24
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    19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

  2. Isaiah 66:4Rank 2 from verse 24
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    4I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.

  3. Matthew 5:6Rank 3 from verse 24
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    6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

  4. 1 John 5:14–15Rank 4 from verse 24
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    14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

    15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

  5. Job 15:21Rank 5 from verse 24
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    21A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.

  6. Psalms 37:4Rank 6 from verse 24
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    4Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

  7. Hebrews 10:27Rank 7 from verse 24
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    27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

  8. Job 3:25Rank 8 from verse 24
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    25For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.

  9. John 16:24Rank 9 from verse 24
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    24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

  10. Psalms 21:2Rank 10 from verse 24
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    2Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.

  11. John 14:18Rank 11 from verse 24
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    18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

From verse 25

  1. Psalms 15:5Rank 1 from verse 25
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    5He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

  2. Matthew 7:24–27Rank 2 from verse 25
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    24¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

    25And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

    26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

    27And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

  3. Proverbs 12:3Rank 3 from verse 25
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    3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

  4. Psalms 58:9Rank 4 from verse 25
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    9Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath.

  5. 1 Timothy 6:19Rank 5 from verse 25
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    19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

  6. 2 Timothy 2:19Rank 6 from verse 25
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    19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

  7. Ephesians 2:20Rank 7 from verse 25
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    20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

  8. Isaiah 40:24Rank 8 from verse 25
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    24Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.

  9. Job 21:18Rank 9 from verse 25
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    18They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.

  10. Matthew 16:18Rank 10 from verse 25
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    18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

  11. Proverbs 1:27Rank 11 from verse 25
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    27When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.

  12. Proverbs 12:7Rank 12 from verse 25
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    7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

  13. Job 27:19–21Rank 13 from verse 25
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    19The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.

    20Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night.

    21The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.

  14. Proverbs 10:30Rank 14 from verse 25
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    30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

  15. Psalms 37:9–10Rank 15 from verse 25
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    9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

    10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

  16. Psalms 73:18–20Rank 16 from verse 25
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    18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.

    19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.

    20As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.

From verse 26

  1. Proverbs 25:13Rank 1 from verse 26
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    13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

  2. Proverbs 26:6Rank 2 from verse 26
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    6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

  3. Matthew 25:26Rank 3 from verse 26
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    26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

  4. Proverbs 25:20Rank 4 from verse 26
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    20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

  5. Hebrews 6:12Rank 5 from verse 26
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    12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

  6. Isaiah 65:5Rank 6 from verse 26
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    5Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

  7. Romans 12:11Rank 7 from verse 26
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    11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

From verse 27

  1. Proverbs 9:11Rank 1 from verse 27
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    11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

  2. Proverbs 3:2Rank 2 from verse 27
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    2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

  3. Psalms 91:16Rank 3 from verse 27
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    16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

  4. Job 15:32–33Rank 4 from verse 27
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    32It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green.

    33He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and shall cast off his flower as the olive.

  5. Job 22:15–16Rank 5 from verse 27
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    15Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?

    16Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:

  6. Psalms 21:4Rank 6 from verse 27
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    4He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

  7. Psalms 34:11–13Rank 7 from verse 27
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    11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

    12What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

    13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

  8. Ecclesiastes 7:17Rank 8 from verse 27
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    17Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

  9. Luke 12:20Rank 9 from verse 27
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    20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

  10. Proverbs 3:16Rank 10 from verse 27
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    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

  11. Psalms 55:23Rank 11 from verse 27
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    23But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

  12. Jeremiah 17:11Rank 12 from verse 27
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    11As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.

From verse 28

  1. Job 8:13Rank 1 from verse 28
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    13So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite’s hope shall perish:

  2. Psalms 73:24–26Rank 2 from verse 28
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    24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

    25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.

    26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

  3. Romans 15:13Rank 3 from verse 28
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    13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

  4. Proverbs 11:7Rank 4 from verse 28
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    7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

  5. 2 Thessalonians 2:16Rank 5 from verse 28
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    16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

  6. Job 11:20Rank 6 from verse 28
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    20But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.

  7. Proverbs 14:32Rank 7 from verse 28
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    32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

  8. Psalms 112:10Rank 8 from verse 28
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    10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

  9. Romans 12:12Rank 9 from verse 28
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    12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

  10. Romans 5:2Rank 10 from verse 28
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    2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

  11. Luke 16:23–26Rank 11 from verse 28
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    23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

    24And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

    25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

    26And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

  12. Psalms 16:9Rank 12 from verse 28
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    9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

From verse 29

  1. Proverbs 21:15Rank 1 from verse 29
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    15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

  2. Romans 2:8–9Rank 2 from verse 29
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    8But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

    9Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

  3. Philippians 4:13Rank 3 from verse 29
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    13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  4. Isaiah 40:31Rank 4 from verse 29
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    31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

  5. Psalms 36:12Rank 5 from verse 29
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    12There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.

  6. Psalms 37:20Rank 6 from verse 29
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    20But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

  7. Psalms 84:7Rank 7 from verse 29
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    7They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

  8. Psalms 92:7Rank 8 from verse 29
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    7When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever:

  9. Zechariah 10:12Rank 9 from verse 29
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    12And I will strengthen them in the Lord; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the Lord.

  10. Job 31:3Rank 10 from verse 29
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    3Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?

  11. Luke 13:26–27Rank 11 from verse 29
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    26Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

    27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

  12. Matthew 7:22–23Rank 12 from verse 29
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    22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

    23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

  13. Psalms 1:6Rank 13 from verse 29
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    6For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

From verse 30

  1. Psalms 37:22Rank 1 from verse 30
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    22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

  2. Psalms 125:1Rank 2 from verse 30
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    1THEY that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

  3. Psalms 37:28–29Rank 3 from verse 30
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    28For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

    29The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

  4. Psalms 37:9–10Rank 4 from verse 30
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    9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

    10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

  5. Proverbs 2:21–22Rank 5 from verse 30
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    21For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

    22But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.

  6. Proverbs 10:25Rank 6 from verse 30
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    25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

  7. Psalms 16:8Rank 7 from verse 30
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    8I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

  8. 2 Peter 1:10–11Rank 8 from verse 30
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    10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

    11For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

  9. Matthew 21:41Rank 9 from verse 30
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    41They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

  10. Psalms 112:6Rank 10 from verse 30
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    6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

  11. Micah 2:9–10Rank 11 from verse 30
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    9The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever.

    10Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.

  12. Romans 8:35–39Rank 12 from verse 30
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    35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

    36As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

    37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

    38For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

    39Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

  13. Ezekiel 33:24–26Rank 13 from verse 30
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    24Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel speak, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the land is given us for inheritance.

    25Wherefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Ye eat with the blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed blood: and shall ye possess the land?

    26Ye stand upon your sword, ye work abomination, and ye defile every one his neighbour’s wife: and shall ye possess the land?

  14. Psalms 52:5Rank 14 from verse 30
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    5God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.

From verse 31

  1. Psalms 37:30Rank 1 from verse 31
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    30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

  2. Proverbs 10:13Rank 2 from verse 31
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    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.

  3. Proverbs 10:20–21Rank 3 from verse 31
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    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  4. Proverbs 10:11Rank 4 from verse 31
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    11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  5. Psalms 120:3–4Rank 5 from verse 31
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    3What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?

    4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

  6. Psalms 31:18Rank 6 from verse 31
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    18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

  7. Psalms 63:11Rank 7 from verse 31
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    11But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

From verse 32

  1. Proverbs 11:11Rank 1 from verse 32
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    11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

  2. Proverbs 12:18Rank 2 from verse 32
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    18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

  3. Proverbs 12:6Rank 3 from verse 32
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    6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

  4. Proverbs 15:28Rank 4 from verse 32
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    28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  5. Proverbs 2:12Rank 5 from verse 32
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    12To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;

  6. Ecclesiastes 12:10Rank 6 from verse 32
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    10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.

  7. Proverbs 15:2Rank 7 from verse 32
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    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  8. Proverbs 18:6–8Rank 8 from verse 32
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    6A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

    7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

    8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

  9. Daniel 4:27Rank 9 from verse 32
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    27Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

  10. Ecclesiastes 10:12Rank 10 from verse 32
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    12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  11. Titus 2:8Rank 11 from verse 32
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    8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:23

COMBINED MEANING

sport

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Play, amusement, or mockery; to make sport or amuse oneself.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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understanding

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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.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 10:24

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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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

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

desire

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Sense 1: A wish, longing, request, pleasure, or thing wished for. Sense 2: To wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

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COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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granted

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Bestowed, given, allowed, or permitted by the person or authority named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:25

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passeth

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Third-person singular present form of pass, meaning to go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

everlasting

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1. Continuing without end. 2. Extending backward without beginning. 3. Enduring or permanent throughout the duration in view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

foundation

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The base or supporting part on which a structure rests; the beginning, establishment, underlying ground, or governing basis of a work, world, teaching, hope, or spiritual building.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:26

COMBINED MEANING

vinegar

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A sour acidic liquid produced by the souring or acetous fermentation of wine or another drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

teeth

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1. The hard structures in a person's or animal's jaws, chiefly used for biting and chewing. 2. Toothlike points or projections on a tool or instrument. 3. In ‘cast ... in his teeth,’ to reproach or taunt someone to his face.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

smoke

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Sense 1: The visible vapour or substance given off in combustion. Sense 2: As a verb, to emit smoke or vapour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sluggard

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A habitually lazy or idle person who avoids work or timely duty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:27

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:28

COMBINED MEANING

hope

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1. Expectation, trust, reliance, or the good expected. 2. The person or ground on which expectation rests. 3. To expect, look for, trust, or rely upon.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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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

COMBINED MEANING

gladness

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Joy, delight, or rejoicing; the state or expression of being glad.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

expectation

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1. A looking or waiting for something anticipated; hope. 2. That which is looked to or relied upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

COMBINED MEANING

perish

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Sense 1: Of a living person or creature, to die, be killed, be destroyed, or be lost. Sense 2: Of a thing, condition, plan, thought, or work, to be ruined, decay, fail, vanish, or come to nothing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:29

COMBINED MEANING

strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upright

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

destruction

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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

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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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

COMBINED MEANING

iniquity

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Wickedness, unrighteousness, transgression, or sin; the guilt or burden of such wrongdoing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:30

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

↗

An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

never

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Sense 1: Not ever; at no time or in no case. Sense 2: In never so constructions, however or no matter how much.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

removed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of remove, meaning to take or put away in any manner; to cause to leave a person or thing; to banish or destroy. To cause to change place; to put from its place in any manner.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

inhabit

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To live or dwell in; to occupy as a place of settled residence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:31

COMBINED MEANING

mouth

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

↗

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

COMBINED MEANING

froward

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1. Perverse or turned aside from what is right. 2. Contrary or opposed in conduct or response.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

tongue

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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

↗

An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

cut

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Sense 1: To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument. Sense 2: Figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

out

↗

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 10:32

COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

↗

Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

↗

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

COMBINED MEANING

mouth

↗

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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10:22The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

10:23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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10:24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

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10:25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

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10:26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

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10:27The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

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10:28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

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10:29The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

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10:30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

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10:31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

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10:32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

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11:1A FALSE balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.

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