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Proverbs 14:25–26

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A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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From verse 25

  1. Proverbs 14:5Rank 1 from verse 25
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    5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

  2. Acts 26:16–20Rank 2 from verse 25
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    16But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

    17Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,

    18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

    19Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

    20But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

  3. 1 Timothy 4:1–3Rank 3 from verse 25
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    1NOW the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

    2Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

    3Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

  4. 2 Peter 3:3Rank 4 from verse 25
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    3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

  5. Acts 20:26–27Rank 5 from verse 25
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    26Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

    27For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

From verse 26

  1. Proverbs 19:23Rank 1 from verse 26
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    23The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

  2. Jeremiah 32:39–40Rank 2 from verse 26
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    39And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

    40And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.

  3. Proverbs 18:10Rank 3 from verse 26
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    10The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

  4. Psalms 115:13–14Rank 4 from verse 26
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    13He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.

    14The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children.

  5. Proverbs 3:7–8Rank 5 from verse 26
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    7¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

    8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

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Proverbs 14:25

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true

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Conforming to fact, reality, or a right standard; faithful, genuine, correct, or dependable.

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witness

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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.

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

lies

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Sense 1: False statements or deceptions. Sense 2: As a verb, reclines, remains, is situated, or speaks falsely.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 14:26

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

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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strong

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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

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confidence

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Sense 1: Trust, assurance, boldness, or settled reliance. Sense 2: The person or thing in which trust is placed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or 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

COMBINED MEANING

place

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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

refuge

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A shelter, haven, protection, or source of safety to which one flees or trusts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

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14:24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

14:25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

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14:26In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

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14:27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

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