Proverbs 10:26–29
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.
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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
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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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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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
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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10:25As 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.
10:26As 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.
Selected passage10:28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
10:28*The hope of the righteous shall bee gladnesse: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Selected passage10:29The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
10:29The way of the LORD is strength to the vpright: but destruction shall bee to the workers of iniquitie.
Selected passage10:30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
10:30*The righteous shall neuer bee remooued: but the wicked shall not inhabite the earth.