Proverbs 10:8–10
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
†‖The wise in heart will receiue commaundements: but a prating foole shall fall.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. a foole of lips.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, shalbe beaten.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
*He that walketh vprightly, walketh surely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal. 23.4.
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
*‖Hee that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow: but a prating foole shall fall.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, shalbe beaten.
- *Cross-referenceCha.6.13.
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From verse 8
- Matthew 7:24–25Rank 1 from verse 8
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.
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.
- James 3:13Rank 2 from verse 8
- Proverbs 12:1Rank 3 from verse 8
- Proverbs 9:9Rank 4 from verse 8
- Psalms 119:34Rank 5 from verse 8
- Ecclesiastes 10:12Rank 6 from verse 8
- Proverbs 1:5Rank 7 from verse 8
- Proverbs 13:3Rank 8 from verse 8
- Proverbs 18:6–7Rank 9 from verse 8
- Proverbs 10:10Rank 10 from verse 8
- Proverbs 12:13Rank 11 from verse 8
- Proverbs 14:23Rank 12 from verse 8
- Proverbs 14:8Rank 13 from verse 8
From verse 9
- Proverbs 28:18Rank 1 from verse 9
- Matthew 10:26Rank 2 from verse 9
- Psalms 26:11–12Rank 3 from verse 9
11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
12My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the Lord.
11But as for mee, I will walke in mine integritie: redeeme me, and bee mercifull vnto me.
12My foot standeth in an euen place: in the congregations will I blesse the LORD.
- Isaiah 33:15–16Rank 4 from verse 9
15He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
15*††‖†He that walketh righteously, and speaketh vprightly, hee that despiseth the gaine of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his eares from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing euill:
16†He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shalbe the munitions of rocks, bread shalbe giuen him, his waters shall be sure.
- 1 Corinthians 4:5Rank 5 from verse 9
5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
5*Therefore iudge nothing before the time, vntill the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkenesse, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall euery man haue prayse of God.
- 1 Timothy 5:25Rank 6 from verse 9
- Luke 12:1–2Rank 7 from verse 9
1IN the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
1¶ In *the meane time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one vpon another, he began to say vnto his disciples first of all, Beware yee of the leauen of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisie.
2*For there is nothing couered, that shall not be reuealed, neither hid, that shall not be knowen.
- Psalms 25:21Rank 8 from verse 9
- Psalms 84:11Rank 9 from verse 9
- Proverbs 3:23Rank 10 from verse 9
- Proverbs 17:20Rank 11 from verse 9
- Psalms 23:4Rank 12 from verse 9
- Galatians 2:13–14Rank 13 from verse 9
13And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.
14But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
13And the other Iewes dissembled likewise with him, insomuch that Barnabas also was caried away with their dissimulation.
14But when I saw that they walked not vprightly according to the truth of the Gospel, I said vnto Peter before them al, If thou, being a Iew, liuest after the maner of Gentiles, and not as doe the Iewes, why compellest thou the Gentiles to liue as do the Iewes?
From verse 10
- Psalms 35:19Rank 1 from verse 10
- Proverbs 6:13Rank 2 from verse 10
- 3 John 1:10Rank 3 from verse 10
10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
10Wherefore if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against vs with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth hee himselfe receiue the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the Church.
- Proverbs 10:8Rank 4 from verse 10
- Proverbs 18:21Rank 6 from verse 10
- Proverbs 18:6–7Rank 7 from verse 10
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Proverbs 10:8
Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.
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COMBINED MEANING
commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · 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
Talking foolishly, idly, or maliciously at length.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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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
Sense 1: To descend, drop, or lose an upright position. Sense 2: To be slain, defeated, overthrown, ruined, or brought down. Sense 3: To come upon or attack. Sense 4: To pass into a specified place, condition, power, or course, or to depart from a former standing. Sense 5: To happen, turn out, or be allotted. Sense 6: As a noun, descent, overthrow, ruin, or loss of standing.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 10:9
Honestly and righteously, with strict moral rectitude.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
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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
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.
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Proverbs 10:10
Sense 1: The bodily organ of sight; by extension, sight or seeing. Sense 2: Regard, judgment, disposition, or watchful attention, expressed figuratively by the eye. Sense 3: A small opening, as the eye of a needle. Sense 4: To watch or regard.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Grief, sadness, anguish, pain, regret, distress, trouble, or heaviness. Sense 2: To grieve or cause such pain.
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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
Talking foolishly, idly, or maliciously at length.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To descend, drop, or lose an upright position. Sense 2: To be slain, defeated, overthrown, ruined, or brought down. Sense 3: To come upon or attack. Sense 4: To pass into a specified place, condition, power, or course, or to depart from a former standing. Sense 5: To happen, turn out, or be allotted. Sense 6: As a noun, descent, overthrow, ruin, or loss of standing.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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7The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
7*The memorie of the iust is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
8†‖The wise in heart will receiue commaundements: but a prating foole shall fall.
Selected passage9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
9*He that walketh vprightly, walketh surely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.
Selected passage10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
10*‖Hee that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow: but a prating foole shall fall.
Selected passage11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
11*The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked.