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Proverbs 13:5–10

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A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
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From verse 5

  1. Colossians 3:9Rank 1 from verse 5
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    9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

  2. Ephesians 4:25Rank 2 from verse 5
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    25Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

  3. Psalms 119:163Rank 3 from verse 5
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    163I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

  4. Ezekiel 20:43Rank 4 from verse 5
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    43And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for all your evils that ye have committed.

  5. Ezekiel 36:31Rank 5 from verse 5
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    31Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.

From verse 6

  1. Proverbs 11:3Rank 1 from verse 6
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    3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

  2. Proverbs 11:5–6Rank 2 from verse 6
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    5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

    6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

  3. Proverbs 21:12Rank 3 from verse 6
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    12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

  4. Psalms 140:11Rank 4 from verse 6
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    11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

  5. Psalms 15:2Rank 5 from verse 6
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    2He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

From verse 7

  1. Luke 18:11–14Rank 1 from verse 7
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    11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

    12I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

    13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

    14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  2. Revelation 3:17Rank 2 from verse 7
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    17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

  3. Proverbs 11:24Rank 3 from verse 7
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    24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

  4. Proverbs 12:9Rank 4 from verse 7
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    9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

  5. 2 Corinthians 4:7Rank 5 from verse 7
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    7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

From verse 8

  1. Matthew 16:26Rank 1 from verse 8
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    26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

  2. 1 Peter 1:18–19Rank 2 from verse 8
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    18Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

    19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

  3. 2 Kings 24:14Rank 3 from verse 8
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    14And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.

  4. Psalms 49:6–10Rank 4 from verse 8
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    6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

    7None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:

    8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

    9That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

    10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

  5. 2 Kings 25:12Rank 5 from verse 8
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    12But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.

From verse 9

  1. Proverbs 24:20Rank 1 from verse 9
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    20For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

  2. Proverbs 4:18Rank 2 from verse 9
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    18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

  3. Proverbs 20:20Rank 3 from verse 9
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    20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

  4. Psalms 112:4Rank 4 from verse 9
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    4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

  5. Psalms 97:11Rank 5 from verse 9
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    11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

From verse 10

  1. Proverbs 19:20Rank 1 from verse 10
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    20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

  2. Proverbs 12:15–16Rank 2 from verse 10
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    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

    16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  3. 1 Timothy 6:4Rank 3 from verse 10
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    4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

  4. Proverbs 17:14Rank 4 from verse 10
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    14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

  5. 3 John 1:9–10Rank 5 from verse 10
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    9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

    10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:5

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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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

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

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lying

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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.

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

shame

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Sense 1: A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor. Sense 2: As a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:6

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

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:7

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).

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COMBINED MEANING

rich

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Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.

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COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 13:8

COMBINED MEANING

ransom

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Sense 1: A price or payment for release or deliverance. Sense 2: As a verb, to redeem, rescue, or deliver.

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

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

rebuke

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1. A reproof, censure, or expression of blame or displeasure; to reprove or censure. 2. To command something to cease or be restrained.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:9

COMBINED MEANING

light

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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.

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

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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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

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

lamp

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Sense 1: An oil vessel and burning wick used for light. Sense 2: By figure, a source, bearer, continuance, or sign of light.

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

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

put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 13:10

COMBINED MEANING

pride

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1. Self-exaltation, arrogance, haughtiness, or vaunted strength. 2. Splendour, glory, or that in which one glories.

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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

advised

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1. Prudent; acting after counsel or deliberation. 2. Recommended or urged a course of action.

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

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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

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6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

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8The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

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9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

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10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

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

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