Proverbs 15:10–13
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
‖Correction is grieuous vnto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproofe, shall die.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, instruction, &c.
Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
*Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then, the hearts of the children of men?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 26.6.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A scorner loueth not one that reproueth him: neither will he goe vnto the wise.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
*A merry heart maketh a cheerefull countenance: but by sorrow of the heart, the spirit is broken.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.17.22.
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- Proverbs 12:1Rank 1 from verse 10
- Proverbs 10:17Rank 3 from verse 10
- Proverbs 13:1Rank 4 from verse 10
- 1 Kings 18:17Rank 6 from verse 10
- 1 Kings 21:20Rank 7 from verse 10
20And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the Lord.
20And Ahab said to Eliiah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemie? And he answered, I haue found thee: because thou hast sold thy selfe to worke euill in the sight of the LORD.
- 1 Kings 22:8Rank 8 from verse 10
8And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
8And the king of Israel said vnto Iehoshaphat, There is yet one man, (Micaiah the sonne of Imlah) by whom we may enquire of the LORD; but I hate him, for he doth not prophesie good concerning me, but euill. And Iehoshaphat said, Let not the King say so.
- Ezekiel 24:13–14Rank 9 from verse 10
13In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
14I the Lord have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord God.
13In thy filthinesse is lewdnesse, because I haue purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthinesse any more, till I haue caused my fury to rest vpon thee.
14I the LORD haue spoken it, it shall come to passe, and I will doe it, I will not goe backe, neither will I spare, neither will I repent, according to thy wayes and according to thy doings, shall they iudge thee, saith the LORD God.
- Proverbs 1:30Rank 10 from verse 10
- Proverbs 5:12Rank 11 from verse 10
- Isaiah 1:5–6Rank 12 from verse 10
5¶ Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
6From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.
5¶ Why should yee be stricken any more? yee will †reuolt more and more: the whole head is sicke, and the whole heart faint.
6From the sole of the foote, euen vnto the head, there is no soundnesse in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they haue not beene closed, neither bound vp, neither mollified with ‖oyntment.
- Proverbs 23:35Rank 13 from verse 10
From verse 11
- Psalms 44:21Rank 1 from verse 11
- Hebrews 4:13Rank 2 from verse 11
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
- Psalms 139:8Rank 3 from verse 11
- 2 Chronicles 6:30Rank 4 from verse 11
30Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:)
30Then heare thou from heauen thy dwelling place, and forgiue, and render vnto euery man according vnto all his wayes, whose heart thou knowest (for thou onely *knowest the hearts of the children of men:)
- Revelation 2:23Rank 6 from verse 11
23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
23And I will kill her children with death, and all the Churches shall know that *I am hee which searcheth the reines and hearts: and I will giue vnto euery one of you according to your workes.
- 1 Samuel 16:7Rank 7 from verse 11
7But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
7But the LORD said vnto Samuel, Looke not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature, because I haue refused him: for the LORD seeth not, as man seeth; For man looketh on the †outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the *heart.
- Jeremiah 17:10Rank 8 from verse 11
- Proverbs 27:20Rank 9 from verse 11
- Revelation 1:18Rank 10 from verse 11
- John 21:17Rank 11 from verse 11
17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17He said vnto him the third time, Simon sonne of Ionas, louest thou mee? Peter was grieued, because hee saide vnto him the third time, Louest thou me? And he said vnto him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I loue thee. Iesus sayth vnto him, Feed my sheepe.
- Psalms 7:9Rank 12 from verse 11
- John 2:24–25Rank 13 from verse 11
From verse 12
- 2 Timothy 4:3Rank 3 from verse 12
3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
3For the time wil come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their owne lusts shall they heape to themselues teachers, hauing itching eares:
- Proverbs 9:7–8Rank 4 from verse 12
7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
7He that reproueth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot.
8*Reproue not a scorner, lest hee hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and hee will loue thee.
- 2 Chronicles 18:7Rank 6 from verse 12
7And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may inquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
7And the king of Israel said vnto Iehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him, for he neuer prophesied good vnto me, but alwayes euill: the same is Micaiah the sonne of Iimla. And Iehoshaphat saide, Let not the king say so.
- John 3:18–21Rank 7 from verse 12
18¶ He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
18¶ He that beleeueth on him, is not condemned: but hee that beleeueth not, is condemned already, because hee hath not beleeued in the Name of the onely begotten Sonne of God.
19And this is the condemnation, *that light is come into the world, and men loued darknesse rather then light, because their deedes were euill.
20For euery one that doeth euill, hateth the light, neither commeth to the light, lest his deeds should be ‖reproued.
21But hee that doeth trueth, commeth to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
- Proverbs 15:10Rank 8 from verse 12
From verse 13
- Proverbs 17:22Rank 1 from verse 13
- Proverbs 12:25Rank 3 from verse 13
- Proverbs 18:14Rank 4 from verse 13
- Proverbs 15:15Rank 5 from verse 13
- 2 Corinthians 7:10Rank 6 from verse 13
- 2 Corinthians 2:7Rank 7 from verse 13
- 2 Corinthians 1:12Rank 8 from verse 13
12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
12For our reioycing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicitie and godly sinceritie, not with fleshly wisedome, but by the grace of God, wee haue had our conuersation in the world, and more aboundantly to youwards.
- Nehemiah 2:2Rank 9 from verse 13
2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
2Wherefore the king said vnto me, Why is thy countenance sadde, seeing thou art not sicke? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
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Proverbs 15:10
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correction
Discipline, chastening, or instruction that corrects error and restores what is right.
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Burdensome, painful, severe.
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Hates; regards with strong dislike, aversion, or enmity.
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Correction, rebuke, or censure addressing fault or error.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Proverbs 15:11
Sense 1: A place beneath, associated with the dead, destruction, and confinement. Sense 2: The place of punishment and torment, described as hell fire and fire that never shall be quenched. Sense 3: By figure, the depths, pains, or destructive power of death and overwhelming affliction.
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destruction
The act, result, or state of destroying: ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or that which brings ruin.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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Proverbs 15:12
One who mocks, scoffs at, or treats others or what is right with contempt.
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Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.
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Corrects, censures, rebukes, or calls another to account for fault or error.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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Proverbs 15:13
Glad, cheerful, joyful, festive, pleased, or enlivened in heart, often in connection with eating, drinking, feasting, celebration, or favourable circumstances.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).
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Lively; animated; having good spirits; moderately joyful.
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countenance
1. The face, or its appearance or expression. 2. Favour, regard, or presence expressed toward someone. 3. To favour or support.
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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.
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Sense 1: Grief, sadness, anguish, pain, regret, distress, trouble, or heaviness. Sense 2: To grieve or cause such pain.
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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the LORD: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
10‖Correction is grieuous vnto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproofe, shall die.
Selected passage11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
11*Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then, the hearts of the children of men?
Selected passage12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
12A scorner loueth not one that reproueth him: neither will he goe vnto the wise.
Selected passage13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
13*A merry heart maketh a cheerefull countenance: but by sorrow of the heart, the spirit is broken.
Selected passage14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
14The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fooles feedeth on foolishnesse.