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Proverbs 10:29

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

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Proverbs 10:29

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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.

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upright

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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