Proverbs 10:25–30
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.
The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
*†The feare of the LORD prolongeth dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe shortened.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. addeth.
- *Cross-referenceChap.9.11.
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
*The hope of the righteous shall bee gladnesse: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 8.13. and 11.20. psal.112.10.
The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
The way of the LORD is strength to the vpright: but destruction shall bee to the workers of iniquitie.
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
*The righteous shall neuer bee remooued: but the wicked shall not inhabite the earth.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal.125.1. and 37.22.
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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
From verse 27
- Proverbs 9:11Rank 1 from verse 27
- Proverbs 3:2Rank 2 from verse 27
- Psalms 91:16Rank 3 from verse 27
- Job 15:32–33Rank 4 from verse 27
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.
32It shall be ‖accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not bee greene.
33He shal shake off his vnripe grape as the Uine, and shall cast off his flowre as the Oliue.
- Job 22:15–16Rank 5 from verse 27
- Psalms 21:4Rank 6 from verse 27
- Psalms 34:11–13Rank 7 from verse 27
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.
11Come yee children, hearken vnto me: I will teach you the feare of the LORD.
12*What man is hee that desireth life; and loueth many dayes, that he may see good?
13Keepe thy tongue from euill, and thy lippes from speaking guile.
- Ecclesiastes 7:17Rank 8 from verse 27
- Luke 12:20Rank 9 from verse 27
- Proverbs 3:16Rank 10 from verse 27
- Psalms 55:23Rank 11 from verse 27
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.
23††But thou, O God, shalt bring them downe into the pit of destruction: Bloody and deceitfull men shall not liue out halfe their dayes, but I will trust in thee.
- Jeremiah 17:11Rank 12 from verse 27
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.
11‖ As the partrich sitteth on egges, and hatcheth them not: so he that getteth riches and not by right, shall leaue them in the midst of his dayes, and at his end shall be a foole.
From verse 28
- Psalms 73:24–26Rank 2 from verse 28
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.
24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsell; and afterward receiue me to glory.
25Whom haue I in heauen but thee? and there is none vpon earth that I desire besides thee.
26†My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for euer.
- Romans 15:13Rank 3 from verse 28
- Proverbs 11:7Rank 4 from verse 28
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16Rank 5 from verse 28
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,
16Now our Lorde Iesus Christ himselfe, and God euen our Father, which hath loued vs, and hath giuen vs euerlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
- Proverbs 14:32Rank 7 from verse 28
- Psalms 112:10Rank 8 from verse 28
- Romans 12:12Rank 9 from verse 28
- Romans 5:2Rank 10 from verse 28
- Luke 16:23–26Rank 11 from verse 28
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.
23And in hell he lift vp his eyes being in torments, and seeth Abraham afarre off, and Lazarus in his bosome:
24And he cried, and said, Father Abraham, haue mercy on mee, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and coole my tongue, for I am tormented in this flame.
25But Abraham saide, Sonne, remember that thou in thy life-time receiuedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus euill things, but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26And besides all this, betweene vs and you there is a great gulfe fixed, so that they which would passe from hence to you, cannot, neither can they passe to vs, that would come from thence.
- Psalms 16:9Rank 12 from verse 28
From verse 29
- Proverbs 21:15Rank 1 from verse 29
- Romans 2:8–9Rank 2 from verse 29
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;
8But vnto them that are contentious, & doe not obey the trueth, but obey vnrighteousnes, indignation, & wrath,
9Tribulation, and anguish vpon euery soule of man that doeth euill, of the Iew first, and also of the †Gentile.
- Philippians 4:13Rank 3 from verse 29
- Isaiah 40:31Rank 4 from verse 29
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.
31†But they that waite vpon the LORD, shall renew their strength: they shall mount vp with wings as Eagles, they shal runne and not be weary, and they shall walke, and not faint.
- Psalms 36:12Rank 5 from verse 29
- Psalms 37:20Rank 6 from verse 29
- Psalms 84:7Rank 7 from verse 29
- Psalms 92:7Rank 8 from verse 29
- Zechariah 10:12Rank 9 from verse 29
- Luke 13:26–27Rank 11 from verse 29
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.
26Then shall ye begin to say, Wee haue eaten and drunke in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
27*But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence you are; depart from me all ye workers of iniquitie.
- Matthew 7:22–23Rank 12 from verse 29
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.
22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, haue we not prophecied in thy name? and in thy name haue cast out deuils? and in thy name done many wonderfull works?
23And then wil I professe vnto them, *I neuer knew you: *Depart from me, ye that worke iniquity.
- Psalms 1:6Rank 13 from verse 29
From verse 30
- Psalms 37:22Rank 1 from verse 30
- Psalms 125:1Rank 2 from verse 30
- Psalms 37:28–29Rank 3 from verse 30
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.
28For the LORD loueth iudgement, and forsaketh not his Saints, they are preserued for euer: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
29The righteous shall inherite the land, and dwell therein for euer.
- Psalms 37:9–10Rank 4 from verse 30
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.
- Proverbs 2:21–22Rank 5 from verse 30
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.
21*For the vpright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remaine in it.
22*But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressours shalbe ‖rooted out of it.
- Proverbs 10:25Rank 6 from verse 30
- Psalms 16:8Rank 7 from verse 30
- 2 Peter 1:10–11Rank 8 from verse 30
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.
10Wherefore, the rather, brethren, giue diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye doe these things, ye shall neuer fall.
11For so an entrance shall be ministred vnto you abundantly, into the euerlasting kingdome of our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ.
- Matthew 21:41Rank 9 from verse 30
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.
41They say vnto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his Uineyard vnto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
- Psalms 112:6Rank 10 from verse 30
- Micah 2:9–10Rank 11 from verse 30
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.
9‖The women of my people haue ye cast out from their pleasant houses, from their children haue ye taken away my glory for euer.
10Arise ye and depart, for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you euen with a sore destruction.
- Romans 8:35–39Rank 12 from verse 30
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.
35Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? shall tribulation, or distresse, or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword?
36(As it is written, *for thy sake we are killed all the day long, wee are accounted as sheepe for the slaughter.)
37Nay in all these things wee are more then conquerours, through him that loued vs.
38For I am perswaded, 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, shalbe able to separate vs from the loue of God, which is in Christ Iesus our Lord.
- Ezekiel 33:24–26Rank 13 from verse 30
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?
24Sonne of man, they that inhabite those wastes of the land of Israel, speake, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many, the land is giuen vs for inheritance.
25Wherefore say vnto them, Thus saith the LORD God, Ye eate with the blood, and lift vp your eyes toward your idoles, and shed blood; and shal ye possesse the land?
26Yee stand vpon your sword; yee worke abomination, and ye defile euery one his neighbours wife, and shall ye possesse the land?
- Psalms 52:5Rank 14 from verse 30
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.
5†God shall likewise destroy thee for euer, hee shall take thee away and plucke thee out of thy dwelling place, and roote thee out of the land of the liuing. Selah.
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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.
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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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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.
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Proverbs 10:27
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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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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prolongeth
Third-person singular present form of prolong, meaning to lengthen or continue in time.
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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.
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Periods of twelve months.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Made shorter, reduced, or brought to an earlier end.
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Proverbs 10:28
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.
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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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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Joy, delight, or rejoicing; the state or expression of being glad.
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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.
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expectation
1. A looking or waiting for something anticipated; hope. 2. That which is looked to or relied upon.
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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.
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Proverbs 10:29
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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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.
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1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.
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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.
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COMBINED MEANING
destruction
The act, result, or state of destroying: ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or that which brings ruin.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Persons who work, labor, or perform deeds.
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Wickedness, unrighteousness, transgression, or sin; the guilt or burden of such wrongdoing.
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Proverbs 10:30
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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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To live or dwell in; to occupy as a place of settled residence.
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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.
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24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
24The feare of the wicked, it shall come vpon him: but the desire of the righteous shalbe granted.
25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
25As the whirlewinde passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an euerlasting foundation.
Selected passage26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
26As vineger to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Selected passage27The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
27*†The feare of the LORD prolongeth dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe shortened.
Selected passage28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
28*The hope of the righteous shall bee gladnesse: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Selected passage29The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
29The way of the LORD is strength to the vpright: but destruction shall bee to the workers of iniquitie.
Selected passage30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
30*The righteous shall neuer bee remooued: but the wicked shall not inhabite the earth.
Selected passage31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
31The mouth of the iust bringeth foorth wisedome: but the froward tongue shalbe cut out.