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Proverbs 14:8–9

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8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
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Proverbs 14:8Cross-references · 16 ranked passages

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    17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

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    13But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

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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;

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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.

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    18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

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    9Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

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    20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

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    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

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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.

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    5O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

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    73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

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    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.

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    22That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

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    20Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?

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    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?

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    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.

Proverbs 14:9Cross-references · 12 ranked passages

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    23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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    15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

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    20Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

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    35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

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    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.

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    22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

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    2A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

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    4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  12. Job 15:16Rank 12
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    16How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water?

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Proverbs 14:8

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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