Proverbs 14:9
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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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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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 14:9
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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14:8The 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.
14:9Fools 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.