Proverbs 14:2–5
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
*He that walketh in his vprightnesse, feareth the LORD: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, despiseth him.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob.12.4.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them.
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane: but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe.
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
*A faithfull witnesse will not lye: but a false witnesse will vtter lyes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceExod.20.16. & 23.1. Chap.6.19. &12.17.
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From verse 2
- 2 Timothy 3:2–3Rank 1 from verse 2
2For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
2For men shall bee louers of their owne selues, couetous, boasters, proude, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, vnthankfull, vnholy,
3Without naturall affection, trucebreakers, ‖false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
- Acts 10:35Rank 2 from verse 2
- Proverbs 28:6Rank 3 from verse 2
- Psalms 112:1Rank 5 from verse 2
- Romans 2:4–5Rank 6 from verse 2
4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
5But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodnesse, and forbearance, and long suffering, not knowing that the goodnes of God leadeth thee to repentance?
5But after thy hardnesse, and impenitent heart, *treasurest vp vnto thy selfe wrath, against the day of wrath, and reuelation of the righteous iudgement of God:
31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
31Then had the Churches rest thorowout all Iudea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified, and walking in the feare of the Lord, and in the comfort of the holy Ghost, were multiplied.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13Rank 8 from verse 2
- Luke 10:16Rank 9 from verse 2
- Psalms 25:21Rank 10 from verse 2
- 1 Kings 3:6Rank 11 from verse 2
6And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
6And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed vnto thy seruant Dauid my father great ‖mercy, according as he walked before thee in trueth, and in righteousnesse, and in vprightnesse of heart with thee, and thou hast kept for him this great kindnesse, that thou hast giuen him a sonne to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
- Acts 10:22Rank 12 from verse 2
22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
22And they saide, Cornelius the Centurion, a iust man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Iewes, was warned from God by an holy Angel, to send for thee into his house, and to heare words of thee.
- Luke 16:14Rank 14 from verse 2
- Malachi 2:5–6Rank 15 from verse 2
5My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.
6The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
5My couenant was with him of life and peace, and I gaue them to him, for the feare, wherewith he feared mee, and was afraid before my name.
6The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquitie was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equitie, and did turne many away from iniquitie.
- Proverbs 11:12Rank 16 from verse 2
- Proverbs 16:17Rank 17 from verse 2
- Proverbs 19:1Rank 18 from verse 2
- Proverbs 2:15Rank 19 from verse 2
- Psalms 123:3–4Rank 20 from verse 2
3Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
3Haue mercy vpon vs, O LORD, haue mercy vpon vs: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soule is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease: and with the contempt of the proud.
From verse 3
- Proverbs 12:6Rank 1 from verse 3
- James 3:5–6Rank 2 from verse 3
5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
5Euen so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things: behold, how great ‖a matter a litle fire kindleth.
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquitie: so is the tongue amongst our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell.
- Revelation 12:11Rank 3 from verse 3
- Revelation 3:10Rank 4 from verse 3
10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keepe thee from the houre of temptation, which shall come vpon all the world, to try them that dwell vpon the earth.
- Romans 10:9–10Rank 5 from verse 3
9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
9That if thou shalt confesse with thy mouth the Lord Iesus, and shalt beleeue in thine heart, that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saued.
10For with the heart man beleeueth vnto righteousnesse, and with the mouth confession is made vnto saluation.
- 1 Samuel 2:3Rank 6 from verse 3
- 2 Peter 2:18Rank 7 from verse 3
18For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
18For when they speake great svelling words of vanitie, they alure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonnesse, those that were ‖cleane escaped from them who liue in errour.
- Daniel 7:20Rank 8 from verse 3
20And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.
20And of the ten hornes that were in his head, and of the other, which came vp, and before whom three fell, euen of that horne that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose looke was more stout then his fellowes.
- Proverbs 18:6Rank 10 from verse 3
- Proverbs 21:24Rank 11 from verse 3
- Proverbs 22:8Rank 12 from verse 3
- Proverbs 28:25Rank 13 from verse 3
- Psalms 12:3Rank 14 from verse 3
- Psalms 52:1–2Rank 15 from verse 3
1WHY boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.
1¶ Why boastest thou thy selfe in mischiefe, O mightie man? the goodnesse of God indureth continually.
2Thy tongue deuiseth mischiefes: like a sharpe rasor, working deceitfully.
- Psalms 57:4Rank 16 from verse 3
4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
4My soule is among lyons, and I lie euen among them that are set on fire: euen the sonnes of men, whose teeth are speares and arrowes, and their tongue a sharpe sword.
- Psalms 31:18Rank 17 from verse 3
- Revelation 15:5–6Rank 18 from verse 3
5And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
6And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
5And after that I looked, and behold, the Temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heauen was opened:
6And the seuen Angels came out of the Temple, hauing the seuen plagues, clothed in pure and white linnen, and hauing their breasts girded with golden girdles.
From verse 4
- 1 Corinthians 9:9–11Rank 1 from verse 4
9For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
10Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.
11If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
9For it is written in the Law of Moyses, *Thou shalt not muzzell the mouth of the oxe that treadeth out the corne: doth God take care for oxen?
10Or saith hee it altogether for our sakes? for our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that hee that ploweth, should plow in hope: and that hee that thresheth in hope, should bee partaker of his hope.
11*If we haue sowen vnto you spirituall things, is it a great thing if wee shall reape your carnall things?
- Proverbs 13:23Rank 2 from verse 4
6¶ And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.
6¶ And I also haue giuen you cleannesse of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet haue yee not returned vnto me, saith the LORD.
From verse 5
- Exodus 23:1Rank 1 from verse 5
- Proverbs 19:5Rank 2 from verse 5
- Proverbs 6:19Rank 3 from verse 5
- Proverbs 12:17Rank 4 from verse 5
- Proverbs 14:25Rank 5 from verse 5
- 1 Kings 22:12–14Rank 6 from verse 5
12And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper: for the Lord shall deliver it into the king’s hand.
13And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good.
14And Micaiah said, As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak.
12And all the Prophets prophecied so, saying; Goe vp to Ramoth Gilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliuer it into the kings hand.
13And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah, spake vnto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good vnto the King with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, bee like the word of one of them, and speake that which is good.
14And Micaiah sayde, As the LORD liueth, what the LORD saith vnto me, that will I speake.
- Proverbs 13:5Rank 7 from verse 5
- Proverbs 19:9Rank 8 from verse 5
- 1 Kings 21:13Rank 9 from verse 5
13And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.
13And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sate before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, euen against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they caried him foorth out of the citie, and stoned him with stones, that hee died.
- Exodus 20:16Rank 10 from verse 5
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Proverbs 14:2
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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uprightness
Honesty and integrity in principle or practice; conformity to rectitude and justice.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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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
Literally, turned aside; hence, distorted from the right.
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Proverbs 14:3
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 opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting or speaking without wisdom.
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1. Self-exaltation, arrogance, haughtiness, or vaunted strength. 2. Splendour, glory, or that in which one glories.
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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
Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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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.
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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
To keep safe from harm, loss, decay, or destruction; to protect, maintain, or save.
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Proverbs 14:4
A place where cattle feed.
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Sense 1: Pure or free from defilement. Sense 2: Wholly or entirely.
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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
Sense 1: Growth, produce, yield, offspring, gain, or enlargement. Sense 2: To grow, multiply, add to, enlarge, or intensify.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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Proverbs 14:5
Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A person or thing that attests, testifies, records, or supplies evidence; also testimony, record, or the act of bearing testimony. Sense 2: To see in person, testify, attest, or give evidence.
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Sense 1: To recline, rest, remain, or be situated. Sense 2: In ‘lie with,’ to have sexual intercourse. Sense 3: To speak falsely. Sense 4: A false statement or deception.
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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
Not solid or sound; deceiving expectations. Not faithful or loyal; treacherous; perfidious; deceitful.
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1. To speak, declare, or make known. 2. Outermost or complete.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: False statements or deceptions. Sense 2: As a verb, reclines, remains, is situated, or speaks falsely.
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1EVERY wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
1¶ Euery wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it downe with her hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
2*He that walketh in his vprightnesse, feareth the LORD: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, despiseth him.
Selected passage3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them.
Selected passage4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
4Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane: but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe.
Selected passage5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
5*A faithfull witnesse will not lye: but a false witnesse will vtter lyes.
Selected passage6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
6*A scorner seeketh wisedome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie vnto him that vnderstandeth.