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Proverbs 14:9–10

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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.
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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.

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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