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Proverbs 10:5–6

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Proverbs 10:5

5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

Proverbs 10:6

6Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

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Proverbs 10:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wise

Having knowledge, discernment, sound judgment, prudence, or skill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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sleepeth

Sleeps; rests in sleep, or by figure lies in death.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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shame

A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor; as a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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Proverbs 10:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Blessings

Words or acts of blessing; expressions of divine favor; or benefits bestowed by God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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just

In a moral sense, upright; honest; having principles of rectitude; or conforming exactly to the laws, and to principles of rectitude in social conduct; equitable in the distribution of justice.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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mouth

The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 5

  1. Proverbs 6:8
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  2. Proverbs 30:25
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  3. Proverbs 17:2
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  4. Isaiah 55:6–7
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  5. Proverbs 19:26
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From verse 6

  1. Deuteronomy 28:2
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  2. Proverbs 28:20
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  3. Job 29:13
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  4. Proverbs 10:11
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  5. Proverbs 24:25
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