Proverbs 10:29
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.
Narration uses the Pure Cambridge Edition.
PASSAGE SELECTION
Build from either side
Choose up to 10 verses in this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
5 Essential passages are open for comparison.
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
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
Definitions
Open a word for its full definition and concordance.
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 10:29
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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
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
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
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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Persons who work, labor, or perform deeds.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Wickedness, unrighteousness, transgression, or sin; the guilt or burden of such wrongdoing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
FOLLOW THE THEME
Related Concepts
Choose a connected KJV word or phrase to find where it appears in scripture.
sin and temptation
READ THE PASSAGE
View in context
Nearby verses · passage boundary unavailable · Proverbs 10:28–30
The selected passage is highlighted. Context is a study aid.
10:28The 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.
10:29The 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.