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Proverbs 14:6–12

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A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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From verse 6

  1. James 1:5Rank 1 from verse 6
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    5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

  2. Matthew 13:11–12Rank 2 from verse 6
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    11He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

    12For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

  3. 1 Corinthians 3:18–19Rank 3 from verse 6
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    18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

    19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

  4. Matthew 11:25–27Rank 4 from verse 6
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    25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

    26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

    27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

  5. 1 Corinthians 8:2Rank 5 from verse 6
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    2And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

From verse 7

  1. Proverbs 13:20Rank 1 from verse 7
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    20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

  2. 1 Corinthians 5:11Rank 2 from verse 7
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    11But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

  3. Ephesians 5:11Rank 3 from verse 7
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    11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

  4. Proverbs 9:6Rank 4 from verse 7
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    6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

  5. Proverbs 19:27Rank 5 from verse 7
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    27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

From verse 8

  1. Ephesians 5:17Rank 1 from verse 8
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    17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

  2. 2 Timothy 3:13Rank 2 from verse 8
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    13But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

  3. Colossians 1:9–10Rank 3 from verse 8
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    9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

    10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

  4. James 3:13Rank 4 from verse 8
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    13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

  5. Proverbs 11:18Rank 5 from verse 8
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    18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

From verse 9

  1. Proverbs 10:23Rank 1 from verse 9
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    23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  2. Proverbs 26:18–19Rank 2 from verse 9
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    18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

    19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

  3. Romans 14:17–18Rank 3 from verse 9
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    17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

    18For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

  4. Jude 1:18Rank 4 from verse 9
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    18How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

  5. Proverbs 13:15Rank 5 from verse 9
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    15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

From verse 10

  1. Philippians 4:7Rank 1 from verse 10
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    7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

  2. Proverbs 18:14Rank 2 from verse 10
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    14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

  3. John 14:18Rank 3 from verse 10
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    18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

  4. Proverbs 15:13Rank 4 from verse 10
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    13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

  5. Job 10:1Rank 5 from verse 10
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    1MY soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

From verse 11

  1. Proverbs 3:33Rank 1 from verse 11
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    33¶ The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

  2. Proverbs 12:7Rank 2 from verse 11
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    7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

  3. Matthew 7:26–27Rank 3 from verse 11
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    26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

    27And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

  4. Job 21:28Rank 4 from verse 11
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    28For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked?

  5. Proverbs 21:12Rank 5 from verse 11
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    12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

From verse 12

  1. Proverbs 16:25Rank 1 from verse 12
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    25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

  2. Matthew 7:13–14Rank 2 from verse 12
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    13¶ Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

    14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

  3. Proverbs 12:15Rank 3 from verse 12
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    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

  4. Galatians 6:3Rank 4 from verse 12
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    3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

  5. Luke 13:24Rank 5 from verse 12
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    24¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:6

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

findeth

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Third-person singular present form of find (to discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience).

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

easy

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Not difficult, burdensome, harsh, or painful; gentle, quiet, or readily accomplished.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

understandeth

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Third-person singular present form of understand, meaning to comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:7

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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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:8

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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

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

fools

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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

deceit

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Falsehood, guile, fraud, trickery, or a purpose, word, or act intended to mislead.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:9

COMBINED MEANING

fools

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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

mock

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Sense 1: To ridicule or treat with scorn. Sense 2: An imitation or false appearance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

sin

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1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.

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

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

favour

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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:10

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bitterness

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1. Deep grief, anguish, or painful distress. 2. A bitter or harmful disposition, condition, or expression, including resentment or hostility.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

joy

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Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:11

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

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

tabernacle

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Sense 1: A tent, booth, or dwelling; especially Israel’s sacred tent of worship. Sense 2: Figuratively, the body as a dwelling.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upright

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1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

flourish

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To grow, bloom, spring forth, thrive, prosper, increase, or display vigorous life or honour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 14:12

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

seemeth

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Third-person singular present form of seem, meaning to appear, be regarded, or be fitting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

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

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

end

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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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14:5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

14:6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

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14:7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

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14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

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14:9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

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14:10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

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14:11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

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14:12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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14:13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

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