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Proverbs 11:18–20

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The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
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From verse 18

  1. Galatians 6:8–9Rank 1 from verse 18
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    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.

  2. Ecclesiastes 10:8Rank 2 from verse 18
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    8He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.

  3. Hosea 10:12–13Rank 3 from verse 18
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    12Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

    13Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men.

  4. James 3:18Rank 4 from verse 18
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    18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

  5. Proverbs 22:8Rank 5 from verse 18
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    8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.

From verse 19

  1. Proverbs 10:16Rank 1 from verse 19
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    16The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

  2. Proverbs 12:28Rank 2 from verse 19
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    28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

  3. Proverbs 19:23Rank 3 from verse 19
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    23The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

  4. Romans 2:8–9Rank 4 from verse 19
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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;

  5. Proverbs 1:16–19Rank 5 from verse 19
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    16For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.

    17Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

    18And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.

    19So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

From verse 20

  1. Psalms 119:1Rank 1 from verse 20
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    1BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

  2. 1 Chronicles 29:17Rank 2 from verse 20
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    17I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

  3. Proverbs 21:29Rank 3 from verse 20
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    29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

  4. Psalms 140:13Rank 4 from verse 20
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    13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

  5. Proverbs 6:14Rank 5 from verse 20
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    14Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

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Proverbs 11:18

COMBINED MEANING

worketh

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Third-person singular present form of work, meaning to labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

work

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Sense 1: Labour, occupation, an assigned task, or service. Sense 2: An action, deed, operation, effect, product, thing made, or manner of workmanship. Sense 3: To labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

soweth

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Sense 1: Third-person singular present form of sow, meaning to scatter or plant seed. Sense 2: Figuratively, to spread what will produce a result.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

reward

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Sense 1: A benefit, payment, honour, punishment, or recompense given or received. Sense 2: As a verb, to give such a return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 11:19

COMBINED MEANING

evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 11:20

COMBINED MEANING

froward

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1. Perverse or turned aside from what is right. 2. Contrary or opposed in conduct or response.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

abomination

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Sense 1: A person, thing, act, practice, creature, or condition regarded as detestable or loathsome. Sense 2: An idol or idolatrous thing so regarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

upright

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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

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in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

delight

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Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

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19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

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20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

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21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

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