Proverbs 11:27–28
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
*He that diligently seeketh good, procureth fauour: but hee that seeketh mischiefe, it shall come vnto him.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal.7.17. and 9.16. and 10.2. and 57.7.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
*He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal.1.3. and 92.13. iere.17.8.
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From verse 27
- Psalms 7:15–16Rank 1 from verse 27
15He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
16His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
15†*He made a pit and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
16His mischiefe shall returne vpon his owne head, and his violent dealing shall come downe vpon his owne pate.
- Proverbs 17:11Rank 2 from verse 27
- Esther 7:10Rank 3 from verse 27
- Psalms 57:6Rank 4 from verse 27
6They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
6*They haue prepared a net for my steppes, my soule is bowed downe: they haue digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselues. Selah.
- Psalms 9:15–16Rank 5 from verse 27
15The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
16The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
15*The heathen are sunke downe in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid, is their own foot taken.
16The LORD is knowen by the iudgement which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the worke of his owne hands. Higgaion. Selah.
- Psalms 10:2Rank 6 from verse 27
From verse 28
- 1 Timothy 6:17Rank 1 from verse 28
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 17:8Rank 2 from verse 28
8For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
8*‖For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her rootes by the riuer, and shall not see when heate commeth, but her leafe shall be greene, and shall not be carefull in the yeere of drought, neither shall cease from yeelding fruit.
- Psalms 52:7–8Rank 3 from verse 28
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
7‖Loe, this is the man that made not God his strength: but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himselfe in his wickednesse.
8But I am like a greene oliue tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for euer and euer.
- Psalms 1:3Rank 4 from verse 28
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
3And he shalbe like a tree planted by the riuers of water, that bringeth foorth his fruit in his season, his leafe also shall not †wither, and whatsoeuer he doeth, shall prosper.
- Mark 10:24–25Rank 5 from verse 28
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!
25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man 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?
25It is easier for a camel to goe thorow the eye of a needle, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
- Psalms 62:10Rank 6 from verse 28
- Psalms 92:12–14Rank 7 from verse 28
12The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
13Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.
14They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;
12*The righteous shal flourish like the palme tree: hee shall growe like a cedar in Lebanon.
13Those that be planted in the house of the LORD, shall flourish in the courts of our God.
14†They shal still bring forth fruit in old age: they shalbe fat, & flourishing:
- Deuteronomy 8:12–14Rank 8 from verse 28
12Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;
13And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;
14Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;
12Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;
13And when thy heards and thy flocks multiply, and thy siluer and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied:
14Then thine heart bee lifted vp, and thou forget the LORD thy God (which brought thee foorth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage,
- Isaiah 60:21Rank 9 from verse 28
21Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
21Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shal inherit the land for euer, the branch of my planting, the worke of my hands, that I may be glorified.
- Job 31:24–25Rank 10 from verse 28
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:
- Proverbs 10:15Rank 11 from verse 28
- Psalms 49:6Rank 12 from verse 28
- Luke 12:20Rank 13 from verse 28
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Proverbs 11:27
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diligently
With steady care, earnest effort, or close attention.
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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Obtains or gains.
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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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
Harm, hurt, injury, damage, or evil.
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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
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Proverbs 11:28
Relies upon, confides in, or places confidence 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.
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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
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: 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
To grow, bloom, spring forth, thrive, prosper, increase, or display vigorous life or honour.
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1. A shoot or limb growing from a plant. 2. Figuratively, that which springs from a root, family, nation, or other source.
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26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
26Hee that withholdeth corne, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be vpon the head of him that selleth it.
27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
27*He that diligently seeketh good, procureth fauour: but hee that seeketh mischiefe, it shall come vnto him.
Selected passage28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
28*He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Selected passage29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
29He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde: and the foole shall be seruant to the wise of heart.