Proverbs 13:6–7
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
*†Righteousnesse keepeth him that is vpright in the way: but wickednesse ouerthroweth the sinner.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. sinne.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 11.3,5,6.
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
There is that maketh himselfe rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himselfe poore, yet hath great riches.
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From verse 6
- Proverbs 11:3Rank 1 from verse 6
- Proverbs 11:5–6Rank 2 from verse 6
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.
5†The righteousnesse of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his owne wickednesse.
6*The righteousnesse of the vpright shall deliuer them: but transgressours shall be taken in their owne naughtinesse.
- Proverbs 21:12Rank 3 from verse 6
- Psalms 140:11Rank 4 from verse 6
- Psalms 15:2Rank 5 from verse 6
- Psalms 25:21Rank 6 from verse 6
- Psalms 26:1Rank 7 from verse 6
- Proverbs 5:22Rank 8 from verse 6
- 2 Chronicles 28:23Rank 9 from verse 6
23For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.
23For he sacrificed vnto the gods of †Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria helpe them, therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may helpe me: but they were the ruine of him, and of all Israel.
From verse 7
- Luke 18:11–14Rank 1 from verse 7
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.
11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himselfe, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, vniust, adulterers, or euen as this Publicane.
12I fast twise in the weeke, I giue tithes of all that I possesse.
13And the Publicane standing afarre off, would not lift vp so much as his eyes vnto heauen: but smote vpon his breast, saying, God me mercifull to mee a sinner.
14I tell you, this man went downe to his house iustified rather then the other: *For euery one that exalteth himselfe, shall be abased: and hee that humbleth himselfe, shall be exalted.
- Revelation 3:17Rank 2 from verse 7
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:
17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and haue need of nothing: and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poore, and blinde, and naked.
- Proverbs 11:24Rank 3 from verse 7
- Proverbs 12:9Rank 4 from verse 7
- 2 Corinthians 4:7Rank 5 from verse 7
- 2 Corinthians 6:10Rank 6 from verse 7
5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
5Hearken, my beloued brethren, Hath not God chosen the poore of this world, rich in faith, and heires of ‖the kingdome, which hee hath promised to them that loue him?
- Luke 12:21Rank 8 from verse 7
- Proverbs 13:11Rank 9 from verse 7
- 2 Peter 2:19Rank 10 from verse 7
19While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
19While they promise them libertie, they themselues are the seruants of corruption: for of whom a man is ouercome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
- 1 Corinthians 4:10–11Rank 11 from verse 7
10We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
11Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;
10We are fooles for Christs sake, but ye are wise in Christ. We are weake, but ye are strong: yee are honourable, but we are despised.
11Euen vnto this present houre we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and haue no certaine dwelling place,
- Ecclesiastes 11:1–2Rank 12 from verse 7
1CAST thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
2Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
1¶ †*Cast thy bread vpon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many dayes.
2Giue a portion to seuen and also to eight; for thou knowest noc what euill shall be vpon the earth.
- Luke 12:33Rank 13 from verse 7
33Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
33Sell that yee haue, and giue almes: *prouide your selues bagges which waxe not old, a treasure in the heauens that faileth not, where no theefe approcheth, neither moth corrupteth.
- Revelation 2:9Rank 14 from verse 7
9I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
9I know thy works, and tribulation, and pouertie, but thou art rich, and I know the blasphemie of them which say they are Iewes and are not, but are the Synagogue of Satan.
- 1 Corinthians 4:8Rank 15 from verse 7
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Proverbs 13:6
COMBINED MEANING
righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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
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
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
wickedness
Moral evil, sin, iniquity, injustice, perversity, or corrupt intent or conduct.
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A person who sins; one guilty of transgression against God.
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Proverbs 13:7
Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).
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Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.
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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.
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1. Lacking material means. 2. Afflicted, lowly, or humble.
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5A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
5A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and commeth to shame.
6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
6*†Righteousnesse keepeth him that is vpright in the way: but wickednesse ouerthroweth the sinner.
Selected passage7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
7There is that maketh himselfe rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himselfe poore, yet hath great riches.
Selected passage8The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
8The ransome of a mans life are his riches: but the poore heareth not rebuke.