Proverbs 12:21–23
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
There shall no euill happen to the iust: but the wicked shall bee filled with mischiefe.
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Lying lippes are abomination to the LORD: but they that deale truely, are his delight.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
*A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 13.16. & 15.2.
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12¶ Therefore thou shalt speak unto them this word; Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine: and they shall say unto thee, Do we not certainly know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?
13Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings that sit upon David’s throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
14And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the Lord: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them.
12¶ Therefore thou shalt speake vnto them this word; Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Euerie botle shalbe filled with wine: and they shall say vnto thee; Doe we not certainly know, that euery botle shall be filled with wine?
13Then shalt thou say vnto them; Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, euen the kings that sit vpon Dauids throne, and the priests and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Ierusalem with drunkennesse.
14††And I will dash them one against another, euen the fathers and the sonnes together, saith the LORD: I wil not pitie nor spare, nor haue mercie, but destroy them.
- Proverbs 1:31Rank 5 from verse 21
- 1 Corinthians 3:22–23Rank 6 from verse 21
22Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
23And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.
22Whether Paul, or Apollo, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come, all are yours.
23And yee are Christs, and Christ is Gods.
- Habakkuk 2:16Rank 7 from verse 21
16Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the Lord’s right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing shall be on thy glory.
16‖*Thou art filled with shame for glory: drinke thou also, and let thy foreskin bee vncouered: the cup of the Lords right hand shall be turned vnto thee, and shamefull spewing shalbe on thy glory.
- Proverbs 14:14Rank 8 from verse 21
- Revelation 18:6Rank 9 from verse 21
- 2 Corinthians 4:17Rank 10 from verse 21
From verse 22
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- Jeremiah 9:24Rank 5 from verse 22
24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
24But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that hee vnderstandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise louing kindnesse, iudgement and righteousnesse in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
- Isaiah 9:15Rank 6 from verse 22
- Proverbs 11:1Rank 7 from verse 22
- Ezekiel 13:22Rank 8 from verse 22
22Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:
22‖Because with lyes yee haue made the heart of the righteous sad whom I haue not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that hee should not returne from his wicked way by promising him life:
- Proverbs 15:8Rank 9 from verse 22
- Ezekiel 13:19Rank 10 from verse 22
19And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?
19And will yee pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley, and for pieces of bread, to slay the soules that should not die, and to saue the soules aliue that should not liue, by your lying to my people that heare your lyes?
- Revelation 21:8Rank 11 from verse 22
8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
8But the fearefull, and vnbeleeuing, and the abominable, and murderers, and whore mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all lyars, shall haue their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
From verse 23
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- Ecclesiastes 10:12–14Rank 6 from verse 23
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?
- Ecclesiastes 10:3Rank 7 from verse 23
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Proverbs 12:21
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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To light; to fall or come unexpectedly. To come by chance; to come without one’s previous expectation; to fall out. To come; to befall.
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Right, righteous, upright, equitable, lawful, or fair.
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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
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of fill. Sense 1: To make full or occupy capacity. Sense 2: To satisfy. Sense 3: To occupy. Sense 4: To complete what is lacking.
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Harm, hurt, injury, damage, or evil.
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Proverbs 12:22
1. Reclining, resting, remaining, or being situated in a place. 2. Speaking or representing what is false or deceptive. 3. Lying with a person; having sexual intercourse.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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abomination
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
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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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: A portion, share, or measured quantity. Sense 2: To distribute, conduct oneself, or act toward another.
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According to truth; in agreement with fact; Sincerely; honestly; really; faithfully; Exactly; justly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.
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Proverbs 12:23
Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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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 organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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proclaimeth
Makes known openly or publicly.
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foolishness
Lack of wisdom, sound judgment, or understanding; folly or absurd conduct.
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12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy.
12:21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
12:21There shall no euill happen to the iust: but the wicked shall bee filled with mischiefe.
Selected passage12:22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
12:22Lying lippes are abomination to the LORD: but they that deale truely, are his delight.
Selected passage12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
12:23*A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse.
Selected passage12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
12:24*‖The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute.