Proverbs 10:24–26
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
The feare of the wicked, it shall come vpon him: but the desire of the righteous shalbe granted.
As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
As the whirlewinde passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an euerlasting foundation.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
As vineger to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
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From verse 24
- Psalms 145:19Rank 1 from verse 24
- Isaiah 66:4Rank 2 from verse 24
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.
4‖**I also will chuse their delusions, and will bring their feares vpon them; because when I called, none did answere, when I spake they did not heare: but they did euill before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.
- Matthew 5:6Rank 3 from verse 24
- 1 John 5:14–15Rank 4 from verse 24
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.
14And this is the confidence that we haue ‖in him, that if wee aske any thing according to his will, hee heareth vs.
15And if we know that he heare vs, whatsoeuer wee aske, wee know that we haue the petitions that wee desired of him.
- Psalms 37:4Rank 6 from verse 24
- Hebrews 10:27Rank 7 from verse 24
- John 16:24Rank 9 from verse 24
- Psalms 21:2Rank 10 from verse 24
- John 14:18Rank 11 from verse 24
From verse 25
- Psalms 15:5Rank 1 from verse 25
- Matthew 7:24–27Rank 2 from verse 25
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.
24¶ Therefore, *whosoeuer heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I wil liken him vnto a wise man, which built his house vpon a rocke:
25And the raine descended, and the floods came, and the windes blew, and beat vpon that house: and it fell not, for it was founded vpon a rocke.
26And euery one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall bee likened vnto a foolish man, which built his house vpon the sand:
27And the raine descended, and the floods came, and the windes blew, and beat vpon that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.
- Proverbs 12:3Rank 3 from verse 25
- Psalms 58:9Rank 4 from verse 25
- 1 Timothy 6:19Rank 5 from verse 25
- 2 Timothy 2:19Rank 6 from verse 25
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.
19Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth ‖sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
- Ephesians 2:20Rank 7 from verse 25
- Isaiah 40:24Rank 8 from verse 25
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.
24Yea they shal not be planted, yea they shall not be sowen, yea their stocke shall not take roote in the earth: and he shall also blow vpon them, & they shall wither, and the whirlewinde shall take them away as stubble.
- Matthew 16:18Rank 10 from verse 25
- Proverbs 1:27Rank 11 from verse 25
- Proverbs 12:7Rank 12 from verse 25
- Job 27:19–21Rank 13 from verse 25
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.
19The rich man shall lie downe, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not:
20*Terrours take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night.
21The East winde carieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storme hurleth him out of his place.
- Proverbs 10:30Rank 14 from verse 25
- Psalms 37:9–10Rank 15 from verse 25
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.
9For euil doers shall be cut off: but those that waite vpon the LORD, they shall inherite the earth.
10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not bee: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
- Psalms 73:18–20Rank 16 from verse 25
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.
18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them downe into destruction.
19How are they brought into desolation as in a moment? they are vtterly consumed with terrours.
20As a dreame when one awaketh; so, O LORD, when thou awakest thou shalt despise their image.
From verse 26
- Proverbs 25:13Rank 1 from verse 26
- Proverbs 26:6Rank 2 from verse 26
- Matthew 25:26Rank 3 from verse 26
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:
26His lord answered, and said vnto him, Thou wicked and slouthfull seruant, thou knewest that I reape where I sowed not, and gather where I haue not strawed:
- Proverbs 25:20Rank 4 from verse 26
- Hebrews 6:12Rank 5 from verse 26
- Isaiah 65:5Rank 6 from verse 26
- Romans 12:11Rank 7 from verse 26
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Proverbs 10:24
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.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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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.
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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: 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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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.
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Bestowed, given, allowed, or permitted by the person or authority named.
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Proverbs 10:25
A violent, rapidly turning wind or tempest.
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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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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: 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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everlasting
1. Continuing without end. 2. Extending backward without beginning. 3. Enduring or permanent throughout the duration in view.
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foundation
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.
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Proverbs 10:26
A sour acidic liquid produced by the souring or acetous fermentation of wine or another drink.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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10:23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
10:23* It is as a sport to a foole to doe mischiefe: but a man of vnderstanding hath wisedome.
10:24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
10:24The feare of the wicked, it shall come vpon him: but the desire of the righteous shalbe granted.
Selected passage10:25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
10:25As the whirlewinde passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an euerlasting foundation.
Selected passage10:26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
10:26As vineger to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Selected passage10:27The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
10:27*†The feare of the LORD prolongeth dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe shortened.