Proverbs 13:14–15
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
*The lawe of the wise is a fountaine of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 14.27.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Good vnderstanding giueth fauour: but the way of transgressours is hard.
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- 2 Samuel 22:6–7Rank 4 from verse 14
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.
6The ‖sorowes of Hell compassed me about: the snares of death preuented me.
7In my distresse I called vpon the LORD, and cryed to my God, and hee did heare my voice out of his Temple, and my crie did enter into his eares.
- Proverbs 16:17Rank 5 from verse 14
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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.
19*Thine owne wickednesse shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reproue thee: know therefore and see, that it is an euill thing and bitter that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my feare is not in thee, saith the LORD GOD of Hostes.
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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.
10And deliuered him out of all his afflictions, *and gaue him fauour and wisedome in the sight of Pharao king of Egypt: and he made him gouernour ouer Egypt and all his house.
- Proverbs 3:4Rank 6 from verse 15
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9When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.
10Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:
11Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
9When your fathers tempted me: proued me, and sawe my worke.
10Fortie yeeres long was I grieued with this generation: and sayd, It is a people that doe erre in their heart: and they haue not knowen my wayes.
11†Unto whom I sware in my wrath: that they should not enter into my rest.
- 1 Samuel 18:14–16Rank 9 from verse 15
14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
15Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
14And Dauid ‖behaued himselfe wisely in all his wayes; & the LORD was with him.
15Wherefore when Saul saw that hee behaued himselfe very wisely, hee was afraid of him.
16But all Israel and Iudah loued Dauid, because hee went out and came in before them.
- Proverbs 14:35Rank 11 from verse 15
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Proverbs 13:14
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.
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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.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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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.
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Sense 1: Devices or stratagems used to catch or entangle. Sense 2: Figuratively, causes of danger, sin, or ruin.
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Proverbs 13:15
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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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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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.
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transgressors
Persons who violate or break commands, law, covenant, or boundaries.
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Firm, difficult, severe, harsh, laborious, forceful, or resistant to pressure.
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13:13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
13:13‖Whoso despiseth the word, shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commaundement, shall be rewarded.
13:14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
13:14*The lawe of the wise is a fountaine of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Selected passage13:15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
13:15Good vnderstanding giueth fauour: but the way of transgressours is hard.
Selected passage13:16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
13:16*†Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly.