Proverbs 14:14–15
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
*The backslider in heart shall be filled with his owne wayes: and a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.1.31.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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- Galatians 6:8Rank 1 from verse 14
- Proverbs 12:14Rank 2 from verse 14
- Hebrews 3:12Rank 3 from verse 14
- Jeremiah 8:5Rank 4 from verse 14
- Jeremiah 2:19Rank 5 from verse 14
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.
- 2 Peter 2:20–22Rank 6 from verse 14
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.
20For if after they haue escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ, they are againe intangled therein, and ouercome, the latter end is worse with them then the beginning.
21For it had bin better for them not to haue knowen the way of righteousnesse, then after they haue knowen it, to turne from the holy commandement deliuered vnto them.
22But it is happened vnto them according to the true prouerbe: The dog is turned to his own vomit againe, and the sowe that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.
- Galatians 6:4Rank 7 from verse 14
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.
14But whosoeuer drinketh of the water that I shal giue him, shall neuer thirst: but the water that I shall giue him, shalbe in him a well of water springing vp into euerlasting life.
- Proverbs 1:31–32Rank 9 from verse 14
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.
31Therefore shall they eate of the fruite of their owne way, and be filled with their owne deuices.
32For the ‖turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fooles shall destroy them.
- Jeremiah 17:5Rank 10 from verse 14
- Proverbs 14:10Rank 11 from verse 14
- Zephaniah 1:6Rank 12 from verse 14
- 2 Corinthians 1:12Rank 13 from verse 14
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.
12For our reioycing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicitie and godly sinceritie, not with fleshly wisedome, but by the grace of God, wee haue had our conuersation in the world, and more aboundantly to youwards.
- Ezekiel 22:31Rank 14 from verse 14
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.
31Therefore haue I powred out mine indignation vpon them, I haue consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their owne way haue I recompensed vpon their heads, saith the LORD God.
- Hosea 4:16Rank 15 from verse 14
From verse 15
- Ephesians 5:17Rank 1 from verse 15
- Proverbs 14:8Rank 2 from verse 15
- 1 John 4:1Rank 3 from verse 15
- Proverbs 27:12Rank 4 from verse 15
- Proverbs 4:26Rank 5 from verse 15
- Ephesians 4:14Rank 6 from verse 15
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;
14That we hencefoorth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and caried about with euery winde of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftinesse, whereby they lye in waite to deceiue:
- Proverbs 22:3Rank 7 from verse 15
- Romans 16:18–19Rank 8 from verse 15
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.
18For they that are such, serue not our Lord Iesus Christ, but their owne belly, and by good wordes and faire speeches deceiue the hearts of the simple.
19For your obedience is come abroad vnto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalfe: but yet I would haue you wise vnto that which is good, and ‖simple concerning euill.
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Proverbs 14:14
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backslider
One who turns back from a former course.
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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.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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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.
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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.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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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
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Proverbs 14:15
Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.
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Believes, trusts, or places faith in.
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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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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
Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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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.
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1. In a good, right, or sound manner. 2. A source of water.
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14:13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14:13Euen in laughter the heart is sorrowfull; and the end of that mirth is heauinesse.
14:14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
14:14*The backslider in heart shall be filled with his owne wayes: and a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe.
Selected passage14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
14:15The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Selected passage14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but the foole rageth, and is confident.