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Proverbs 14:14–15

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The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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From verse 14

  1. Galatians 6:8Rank 1 from verse 14
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    8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

  2. Proverbs 12:14Rank 2 from verse 14
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    14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

  3. Hebrews 3:12Rank 3 from verse 14
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    12Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

  4. Jeremiah 8:5Rank 4 from verse 14
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    5Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.

  5. Jeremiah 2:19Rank 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.

  6. 2 Peter 2:20–22Rank 6 from verse 14
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    20For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

    21For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

    22But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

  7. Galatians 6:4Rank 7 from verse 14
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    4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

  8. John 4:14Rank 8 from verse 14
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    14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

  9. Proverbs 1:31–32Rank 9 from verse 14
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    31Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

    32For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

  10. Jeremiah 17:5Rank 10 from verse 14
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    5¶ Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.

  11. Proverbs 14:10Rank 11 from verse 14
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    10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

  12. Zephaniah 1:6Rank 12 from verse 14
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    6And them that are turned back from the Lord; and those that have not sought the Lord, nor inquired for him.

  13. 2 Corinthians 1:12Rank 13 from verse 14
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    12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

  14. Ezekiel 22:31Rank 14 from verse 14
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    31Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord God.

  15. Hosea 4:16Rank 15 from verse 14
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    16For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the Lord will feed them as a lamb in a large place.

From verse 15

  1. Ephesians 5:17Rank 1 from verse 15
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    17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

  2. Proverbs 14:8Rank 2 from verse 15
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    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

  3. 1 John 4:1Rank 3 from verse 15
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    1BELOVED, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

  4. Proverbs 27:12Rank 4 from verse 15
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    12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  5. Proverbs 4:26Rank 5 from verse 15
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    26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

  6. Ephesians 4:14Rank 6 from verse 15
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    14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

  7. Proverbs 22:3Rank 7 from verse 15
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    3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  8. Romans 16:18–19Rank 8 from verse 15
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    18For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

    19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

  9. Acts 13:7Rank 9 from verse 15
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    7Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

  10. Amos 5:13Rank 10 from verse 15
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    13Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

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Proverbs 14:14

COMBINED MEANING

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

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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

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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

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filled

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

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man

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

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satisfied

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Past-tense or past-participial form of satisfy (to fill, content, supply sufficiently, or meet what is required).

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:15

COMBINED MEANING

simple

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Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.

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

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

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

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

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

looketh

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Third-person singular present form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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14:13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

14:14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

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14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

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14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

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