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Proverbs 15:11–13

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Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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From verse 11

  1. Psalms 44:21Rank 1 from verse 11
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    21Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

  2. Hebrews 4:13Rank 2 from verse 11
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    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.

  3. Psalms 139:8Rank 3 from verse 11
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    8If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

  4. 2 Chronicles 6:30Rank 4 from verse 11
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    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:)

  5. Job 26:6Rank 5 from verse 11
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    6Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.

From verse 12

  1. Amos 5:10Rank 1 from verse 12
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    10They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.

  2. Job 21:14Rank 2 from verse 12
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    14Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.

  3. 2 Timothy 4:3Rank 3 from verse 12
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    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;

  4. Proverbs 9:7–8Rank 4 from verse 12
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    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.

  5. John 7:7Rank 5 from verse 12
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    7The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.

From verse 13

  1. Proverbs 17:22Rank 1 from verse 13
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    22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

  2. John 14:1Rank 2 from verse 13
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    1LET not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

  3. Proverbs 12:25Rank 3 from verse 13
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    25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

  4. Proverbs 18:14Rank 4 from verse 13
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    14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

  5. Proverbs 15:15Rank 5 from verse 13
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    15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

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Proverbs 15:11

COMBINED MEANING

hell

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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.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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destruction

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The act, result, or state of destroying: ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or that which brings ruin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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before

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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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hearts

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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.

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children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 15:12

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neither

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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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

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merry

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Glad, cheerful, joyful, festive, pleased, or enlivened in heart, often in connection with eating, drinking, feasting, celebration, or favourable circumstances.

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COMBINED MEANING

heart

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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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maketh

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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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countenance

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1. The face, or its appearance or expression. 2. Favour, regard, or presence expressed toward someone. 3. To favour or support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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

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sorrow

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Sense 1: Grief, sadness, anguish, pain, regret, distress, trouble, or heaviness. Sense 2: To grieve or cause such pain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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spirit

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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.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

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12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

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14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

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