Proverbs 14:8–9
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
The wisedome of the prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the folly of fooles is deceit.
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
*Fooles make a mocke at sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 10.23.
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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;
9For this cause wee also, since the day we heard it, doe not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisedome and spirituall vnderstanding:
10That ye might walke worthy of the Lord vnto all pleasing, being fruitfull in euery good worke, & increasing in the knowledge of God:
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34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
34Giue me vnderstanding, and I shall keepe thy Law: yea I shall obserue it with my whole heart.
35Make me to goe in the path of thy commandements: for therein doe I delight.
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- 2 Timothy 3:15–17Rank 12 from verse 8
15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
15And that from a childe thou hast knowen the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise vnto saluation through faith which is in Christ Iesus.
16All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,
17That the man of God may be perfect, ‖throughly furnished vnto all good workes.
- Ephesians 4:22Rank 13 from verse 8
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- Luke 12:19–20Rank 15 from verse 8
19And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
19And I will say to my soule, Soule, thou hast much goods layd vp for many yeeres, take thine ease, eate, drinke, and be merry.
20But God said vnto him, Thou foole, this night †thy soule shal be required of thee: then whose shal those things be which thou hast prouided?
- Psalms 143:8Rank 16 from verse 8
8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
8Cause mee to heare thy louing kindnesse in the morning, for in thee doe I trust, cause mee to knowe the way wherein I should walke: for I lift vp my soule vnto thee.
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.
17For the kingdome of God is not meat and drinke; but righteousnes, and peace, and ioy in the holy Ghost.
18For hee that in these things serueth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approued of men.
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- Job 34:7–9Rank 8 from verse 9
7What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?
8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
7What man is like Iob, who drinketh vp scorning like water?
8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquitie, and walketh with wicked men.
9For hee hath said, It profiteth a man nothing, that he should delight himselfe with God.
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Proverbs 14:8
Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616
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understand
To comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.
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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
Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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Falsehood, guile, fraud, trickery, or a purpose, word, or act intended to mislead.
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Proverbs 14:9
Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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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
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
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.
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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: 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
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
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14:7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
14:7Goe from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceiuest not in him the lippes of knowledge.
14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
14:8The wisedome of the prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the folly of fooles is deceit.
Selected passage14:9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
14:9*Fooles make a mocke at sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.
Selected passage14:10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
14:10†The heart knoweth his owne bitternesse; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his ioy.