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Proverbs 13:12–17

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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
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From verse 12

  1. John 16:22Rank 1 from verse 12
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    22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

  2. Proverbs 13:19Rank 2 from verse 12
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    19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

  3. Psalms 119:81–83Rank 3 from verse 12
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    81My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

    82Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

    83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

  4. Proverbs 11:30Rank 4 from verse 12
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    30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

  5. Proverbs 3:18Rank 5 from verse 12
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    18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

From verse 13

  1. Numbers 15:31Rank 1 from verse 13
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    31Because he hath despised the word of the Lord, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him.

  2. 2 Chronicles 36:16Rank 2 from verse 13
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    16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

  3. 2 John 1:8Rank 3 from verse 13
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    8Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

  4. Psalms 119:165Rank 4 from verse 13
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    165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

  5. Ezekiel 20:16Rank 5 from verse 13
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    16Because they despised my judgments, and walked not in my statutes, but polluted my sabbaths: for their heart went after their idols.

From verse 14

  1. Proverbs 10:11Rank 1 from verse 14
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    11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  2. Proverbs 14:27Rank 2 from verse 14
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    27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

  3. Psalms 18:5Rank 3 from verse 14
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    5The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.

  4. 2 Samuel 22:6–7Rank 4 from verse 14
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    6The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;

    7In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.

  5. Proverbs 16:17Rank 5 from verse 14
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    17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

From verse 15

  1. Jeremiah 2:19Rank 1 from verse 15
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    19Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord God of hosts.

  2. Proverbs 4:19Rank 2 from verse 15
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    19The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

  3. Proverbs 15:10Rank 3 from verse 15
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    10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

  4. Romans 6:21Rank 4 from verse 15
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    21What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

  5. Acts 7:10Rank 5 from verse 15
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    10And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

From verse 16

  1. Proverbs 15:2Rank 1 from verse 16
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    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  2. Ephesians 5:17Rank 2 from verse 16
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    17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

  3. Proverbs 12:22–23Rank 3 from verse 16
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    22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  4. Ecclesiastes 10:3Rank 4 from verse 16
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    3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

  5. Isaiah 52:13Rank 5 from verse 16
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    13¶ Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

From verse 17

  1. Proverbs 25:13Rank 1 from verse 17
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    13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

  2. 1 Corinthians 4:2Rank 2 from verse 17
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    2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

  3. 2 Corinthians 5:20Rank 3 from verse 17
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    20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

  4. Ezekiel 33:7–8Rank 4 from verse 17
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    7¶ So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.

    8When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

  5. 1 Timothy 1:12Rank 5 from verse 17
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    12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:12

COMBINED MEANING

hope

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1. Expectation, trust, reliance, or the good expected. 2. The person or ground on which expectation rests. 3. To expect, look for, trust, or rely upon.

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

COMBINED MEANING

maketh

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Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).

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

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

desire

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Sense 1: A wish, longing, request, pleasure, or thing wished for. Sense 2: To wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:13

COMBINED MEANING

word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · 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

destroyed

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Past-tense or past-participial form of destroy. Sense 1: Ruined, demolished, consumed, or laid waste. Sense 2: Killed or cut off. Sense 3: Caused a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

commandment

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Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.

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

COMBINED MEANING

rewarded

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Gave or received a return, recompense, or requital for conduct or work, whether good or evil.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:14

COMBINED MEANING

law

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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.

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

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

depart

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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

snares

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Sense 1: Devices or stratagems used to catch or entangle. Sense 2: Figuratively, causes of danger, sin, or ruin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:15

COMBINED MEANING

good

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

understanding

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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.

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

COMBINED MEANING

favour

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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

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

hard

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Firm, difficult, severe, harsh, laborious, forceful, or resistant to pressure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:16

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

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

COMBINED MEANING

prudent

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Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

fool

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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

COMBINED MEANING

layeth

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Third-person singular present form of lay. Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 3: To press or bear upon. Sense 4: 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 5: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 6: 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

COMBINED MEANING

open

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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:17

COMBINED MEANING

falleth

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1. Comes or goes down, drops, collapses, bows, or is overthrown. 2. Comes upon or enters a state or condition. 3. Of a lot or portion, is assigned or belongs. 4. In ‘falleth out,’ happens or occurs. 5. In ‘falleth to,’ yields or goes over to another side.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

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

COMBINED MEANING

ambassador

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A person sent with authority to represent a ruler, nation, or cause; an authorized messenger.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

health

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Sense 1: Soundness or well-being of body. Sense 2: Healing, cure, or restoration to soundness. Sense 3: Saving help or deliverance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

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13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

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14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

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15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

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16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

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17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

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18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

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