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Proverbs 14:15–16

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The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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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.

From verse 16

  1. Proverbs 22:3Rank 1 from verse 16
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    3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  2. Proverbs 3:7Rank 2 from verse 16
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    7¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:22Rank 3 from verse 16
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    22Abstain from all appearance of evil.

  4. Genesis 42:18Rank 4 from verse 16
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    18And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

  5. Proverbs 29:9Rank 5 from verse 16
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    9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

  6. 1 Kings 20:10–11Rank 6 from verse 16
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    10And Ben-hadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.

    11And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.

  7. Genesis 33:9Rank 7 from verse 16
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    9And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.

  8. Job 31:21–23Rank 8 from verse 16
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    21If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:

    22Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.

    23For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

  9. Proverbs 16:17Rank 9 from verse 16
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    17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

  10. Proverbs 16:6Rank 10 from verse 16
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    6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

  11. Proverbs 28:14Rank 11 from verse 16
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    14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

  12. 1 Kings 19:2Rank 12 from verse 16
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    2Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.

  13. 1 Kings 20:18Rank 13 from verse 16
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    18And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.

  14. Mark 6:17–19Rank 14 from verse 16
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    17For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.

    18For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.

    19Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:

  15. Proverbs 7:22Rank 15 from verse 16
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    22He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

  16. Psalms 119:120Rank 16 from verse 16
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    120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

  17. Ecclesiastes 10:13Rank 17 from verse 16
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    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

  18. Job 28:28Rank 18 from verse 16
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    28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

  19. John 9:40Rank 19 from verse 16
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    40And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

  20. Mark 6:24–25Rank 20 from verse 16
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    24And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.

    25And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

  21. Nehemiah 5:15Rank 21 from verse 16
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    15But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

  22. Psalms 34:14Rank 22 from verse 16
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    14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

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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

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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

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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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:16

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

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

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

confident

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Assured, trusting, bold, or persuaded so as to act without fear or doubt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

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

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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14:17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

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