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Proverbs 14:16

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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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

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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