Proverbs 10:9–16
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.
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- *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.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, shalbe beaten.
- *Cross-referenceCha.6.13.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
*The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked.
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- *Cross-referenceChap. 13.14.
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
*Hatred stirreth vp strifes: but loue couereth all sinnes.
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- *Cross-reference1.Pet.4.8. 1.cor.13.4.
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
†In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding.
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- †Hebrew wordingHebr. heart.
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Wise men lay vp knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is neere destruction.
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
*The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: the destruction of the poore is their pouertie.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 18.11.
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruite of the wicked to sinne.
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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
From verse 11
- Proverbs 13:14Rank 1 from verse 11
- Ephesians 4:29Rank 2 from verse 11
29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
29Let no corrupt communication proceede out of your mouth, but that which is good ‖to the vse of edifying, that it may minister grace vnto the hearers.
- Proverbs 10:20–21Rank 3 from verse 11
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
20The tongue of the iust is as choise siluer: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21†The lippes of the righteous feed many: but fooles die for want of wisedome.
- Proverbs 10:6Rank 4 from verse 11
- Proverbs 18:4Rank 5 from verse 11
- Proverbs 10:32Rank 6 from verse 11
- Proverbs 15:7Rank 7 from verse 11
- Proverbs 16:22–24Rank 8 from verse 11
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
22*Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.
23†The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lippes.
24Pleasant words are as an honycombe, sweete to the soule, and health to the bones.
- Psalms 37:30–31Rank 9 from verse 11
30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
31The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisedome; and his tongue talketh of iudgement.
31‖The Law of his God is in his heart: none of his steps shall slide.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12–14Rank 10 from verse 11
12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
12*†The words of a wise mans mouth are gratious: but the lips of a foole will swallow vp himselfe.
13†The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishnesse: and the end of his talke is mischieuous madnesse.
14*†*A foole also is full of words; a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall bee after him who can tell him?
- James 3:5–8Rank 11 from verse 11
5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
7For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
8But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
5Euen so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things: behold, how great ‖a matter a litle fire kindleth.
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquitie: so is the tongue amongst our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell.
7For euery †kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of †mankind.
8But the tongue can no man tame, it is an vnruly euill, ful of deadly poyson.
- Matthew 12:34–37Rank 12 from verse 11
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
36But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being euil, speake good things? *For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth foorth good things: and an euill man out of the euill treasure, bringeth foorth euill things.
36But I say vnto you, That euery idle word that men shall speake, they shall giue accompt thereof in the day of Iudgement.
37For by thy wordes thou shalt bee iustified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
- Proverbs 20:15Rank 13 from verse 11
- Psalms 107:42Rank 14 from verse 11
From verse 12
- 1 Peter 4:8Rank 1 from verse 12
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7Rank 2 from verse 12
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
4Charitie suffereth long, and is kinde: charitie enuieth not: charitie ‖vaunteth not it selfe, is not puffed vp,
5Doeth not behaue it selfe vnseemly, seeketh not her owne, is not easily prouoked, thinketh no euill,
6Reioyceth not in iniquitie, but reioyceth ‖in the trueth:
7Beareth all things, beleeueth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
- Proverbs 17:9Rank 3 from verse 12
- Proverbs 15:18Rank 4 from verse 12
- James 5:20Rank 5 from verse 12
- Proverbs 16:27Rank 7 from verse 12
- Proverbs 28:25Rank 8 from verse 12
- Proverbs 29:22Rank 9 from verse 12
From verse 13
- Proverbs 26:3Rank 1 from verse 13
- Proverbs 6:32Rank 2 from verse 13
- Isaiah 50:4Rank 3 from verse 13
4The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
4*The LORD God hath giuen me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speake a worde in season to him that is wearie: hee wakeneth morning by morning, hee wakeneth mine eare to heare as the learned.
- Proverbs 10:10–11Rank 4 from verse 13
10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
10*‖Hee that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow: but a prating foole shall fall.
11*The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked.
- Proverbs 10:21Rank 5 from verse 13
- Proverbs 10:31Rank 6 from verse 13
- Proverbs 15:23Rank 7 from verse 13
- Proverbs 15:7Rank 8 from verse 13
- Proverbs 17:10Rank 9 from verse 13
- Proverbs 19:29Rank 10 from verse 13
- Proverbs 20:15Rank 11 from verse 13
- Proverbs 27:22Rank 12 from verse 13
- Psalms 32:9Rank 13 from verse 13
9Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
9*Be yee not as the horse, or as the mule which haue no vnderstanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, least they come neere vnto thee.
- Proverbs 7:22Rank 15 from verse 13
- Exodus 10:12Rank 16 from verse 13
12¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up upon the land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land, even all that the hail hath left.
12¶ And the LORD said vnto Moses, Stretch out thine hand ouer the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come vp vpon the land of Egypt, and eate euery herbe of the land, euen all that the haile hath left.
From verse 14
- Proverbs 10:8Rank 1 from verse 14
- Proverbs 18:7Rank 2 from verse 14
- Proverbs 13:3Rank 3 from verse 14
- Proverbs 10:10Rank 4 from verse 14
- Proverbs 9:9Rank 5 from verse 14
- 2 Corinthians 4:6–7Rank 6 from verse 14
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
6For God who commaunded the light to shine out of darkenes, hath shined in our hearts, to giue the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Iesus Christ.
7But we haue this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellencie of the power may be of God, and not of vs.
- Matthew 12:35Rank 7 from verse 14
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth foorth good things: and an euill man out of the euill treasure, bringeth foorth euill things.
- Matthew 13:44Rank 8 from verse 14
44¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
44¶ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto treasure hid in a field: the which when a man hath found, hee hideth, and for ioy thereof goeth and selleth all that hee hath, and buyeth that field.
- Matthew 13:52Rank 9 from verse 14
52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
52Then said he vnto them, Therefore euery Scribe which is instructed vnto the kingdom of heauen, is like vnto a man that is an housholder, which bringeth foorth out of his treasure things new and old.
- Proverbs 1:5Rank 10 from verse 14
- Proverbs 18:1Rank 11 from verse 14
- Proverbs 18:15Rank 12 from verse 14
- Proverbs 19:8Rank 13 from verse 14
- Proverbs 21:23Rank 14 from verse 14
From verse 15
- Proverbs 18:11Rank 1 from verse 15
- Proverbs 19:7Rank 2 from verse 15
7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
7*All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more doe his friends goe farre from him? Hee pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
- Psalms 52:7Rank 3 from verse 15
- Proverbs 14:20Rank 4 from verse 15
- Ecclesiastes 7:12Rank 5 from verse 15
- Proverbs 22:22–23Rank 6 from verse 15
22Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
23For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
22*Rob not the poore because he is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in the gate.
23*For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoile the soule of those that spoiled them.
- 1 Timothy 6:17Rank 7 from verse 15
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they bee not high minded, nor trust in †vncertaine riches, but in the liuing God, who giueth vs richly all things to enioy,
- Jeremiah 9:23Rank 8 from verse 15
23¶ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
23¶ *Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.
- Job 31:24–25Rank 9 from verse 15
24If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
25If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;
24If I haue made golde my hope, or haue said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence:
25If I reioyced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had †gotten much:
- Luke 12:19Rank 10 from verse 15
- Mark 10:24Rank 11 from verse 15
24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Iesus answereth againe, and saith vnto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?
- Micah 2:1–2Rank 12 from verse 15
1WOE to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
2And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
1¶ Woe to them that deuise iniquitie, and worke euill vpon their beds: when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
2*‖And they couet fields and take them by violence: and houses, and take them away: so they oppresse a man and his house, euen a man and his heritage.
- Psalms 49:6Rank 13 from verse 15
From verse 16
- Isaiah 3:10–11Rank 1 from verse 16
10Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
11Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
10Say yee to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eate the fruit of their doings.
11†Woe vnto the wicked, it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his handes shalbe giuen him.
- Romans 6:23Rank 2 from verse 16
- Hebrews 6:10Rank 3 from verse 16
10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
10For God is not vnrighteous, to forget your worke and labour of loue, which yee haue shewed toward his Name, in that yee haue ministred to the Saints, and doe minister.
27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
27‖Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth vnto euerlasting life, which the Sonne of man shall giue vnto you: *for him hath God the Father sealed.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58Rank 5 from verse 16
58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
58Therefore my beloued brethren, be yee stedfast, vnmoueable, alwayes abounding in the worke of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord.
- Proverbs 11:18–19Rank 6 from verse 16
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
18The wicked worketh a deceitfull worke: but to him that soweth righteousnesse, shall be a sure reward.
19As righteousnesse tendeth to life: so he that pursueth euill, pursueth it to his owne death.
- Galatians 6:7–9Rank 7 from verse 16
7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
7Be not deceiued, God is not mocked: for whatsoeuer a man soweth, that shall he also reape.
8For hee that soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reape corruption: but he that soweth to the spirit, shall of the spirit reape life euerlasting.
9And let vs not bee weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reape, if we faint not.
- Matthew 12:33–34Rank 8 from verse 16
33Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
33Either make the tree good, and his fruit good: Or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: For the tree is knowen by his fruit.
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being euil, speake good things? *For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
- Matthew 7:17–18Rank 9 from verse 16
17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
17Euen so, euery good tree bringeth forth good fruit: but a corrupt tree bringeth forth euill fruit.
18A good tree cannot bring forth euil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
- Proverbs 11:30Rank 10 from verse 16
- 2 Timothy 2:17–18Rank 11 from verse 16
17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus;
18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
17And their word will eate as doth a ‖canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus.
18Who concerning the trueth haue erred, saying that the resurrection is past alreadie, and ouerthrow the faith of some.
- 2 Timothy 3:13Rank 12 from verse 16
- Matthew 15:19Rank 13 from verse 16
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 10:9
Honestly and righteously, with strict moral rectitude.
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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.
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Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.
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DEFINED WORDS
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.
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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.
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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.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 10:11
Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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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.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. In a good, right, or sound manner. 2. A source of water.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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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.
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Places, spreads, or keeps something over another; hides, conceals, encloses, shelters, clothes, or occupies its surface or extent.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 10:12
Strong enmity, hostility, aversion, or ill will.
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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
Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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Places, spreads, or keeps something over another; hides, conceals, encloses, shelters, clothes, or occupies its surface or extent.
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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 10:13
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 physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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COMBINED MEANING
understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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1. Discovered or obtained. 2. Established or founded.
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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
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: The rear part; a position or direction behind. Sense 2: A return to a former place or condition.
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Empty, unfilled, unoccupied, lacking something, invalid, cancelled, or without effect.
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Proverbs 10:14
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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Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: As the past tense of lie, to recline, rest, be situated, or remain in a state. Sense 3: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 4: To press or bear upon. Sense 5: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 6: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 7: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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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
Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting or speaking without wisdom.
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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
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 10:15
Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. Riches, possessions, or material resources. 2. Prosperity, welfare, or well-being.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.
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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
1. Lacking material means. 2. Afflicted, lowly, or humble.
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The condition of being poor, destitute, or lacking necessary provision.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 10:16
1. Work, toil, effort, exertion, service, or the product of work. 2. Weariness or trouble. 3. Travail in childbirth. 4. To work, strive, serve, or exert oneself.
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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
Leads, inclines, or has a natural course or result toward.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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Sense 1: The produce borne by plants or the land. Sense 2: Offspring or increase. Sense 3: A result, product, consequence, character, or work proceeding from something.
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1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.
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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.
9He 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.
Selected passage12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
12*Hatred stirreth vp strifes: but loue couereth all sinnes.
Selected passage13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
13†In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding.
Selected passage14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
14Wise men lay vp knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is neere destruction.
Selected passage15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
15*The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: the destruction of the poore is their pouertie.
Selected passage16The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
16The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruite of the wicked to sinne.
Selected passage17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
17‖He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but hee that refuseth reproofe, erreth.