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Proverbs 15:18–21

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A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
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From verse 18

  1. Proverbs 15:1Rank 1 from verse 18
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    1A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

  2. Proverbs 26:21Rank 2 from verse 18
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    21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

  3. Matthew 5:9Rank 3 from verse 18
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    9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

  4. Proverbs 29:22Rank 4 from verse 18
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    22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

  5. Proverbs 14:29Rank 5 from verse 18
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    29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  6. Ecclesiastes 10:4Rank 6 from verse 18
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    4If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

  7. James 1:19–20Rank 7 from verse 18
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

    20For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

  8. Proverbs 10:12Rank 8 from verse 18
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    12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

  9. Proverbs 16:28Rank 9 from verse 18
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    28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  10. Proverbs 28:25Rank 10 from verse 18
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    25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.

  11. James 3:14–16Rank 11 from verse 18
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    14But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

    15This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

    16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

  12. Genesis 13:8–9Rank 12 from verse 18
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    8And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

    9Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

  13. 1 Samuel 25:24–44Rank 13 from verse 18
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    24And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid.

    25Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.

    26Now therefore, my lord, as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the Lord hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.

    27And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

    28I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the Lord, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.

    29Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the Lord thy God; and the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of a sling.

    30And it shall come to pass, when the Lord shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;

    31That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the Lord shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid.

    32¶ And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:

    33And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

    34For in very deed, as the Lord God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.

    35So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.

    36¶ And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal’s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.

    37But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.

    38And it came to pass about ten days after, that the Lord smote Nabal, that he died.

    39¶ And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the Lord, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the Lord hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife.

    40And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee, to take thee to him to wife.

    41And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.

    42And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

    43David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives.

    44¶ But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David’s wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim.

  14. 2 Samuel 19:43–1Rank 14 from verse 18
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  15. Acts 6:1–5Rank 15 from verse 18
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    1AND in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

    2Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

    3Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

    4But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

    5¶ And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

  16. Judges 8:1–3Rank 16 from verse 18
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    1AND the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.

    2And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abi-ezer?

    3God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.

  17. Proverbs 25:15Rank 17 from verse 18
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    15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

From verse 19

  1. Isaiah 35:8Rank 1 from verse 19
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    8And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

  2. Proverbs 22:5Rank 2 from verse 19
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    5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

  3. Isaiah 30:21Rank 3 from verse 19
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    21And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

  4. Proverbs 22:13Rank 4 from verse 19
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    13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

  5. Proverbs 26:13Rank 5 from verse 19
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    13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

  6. Numbers 14:1–3Rank 6 from verse 19
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    1AND all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.

    2And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

    3And wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?

  7. Proverbs 8:9Rank 7 from verse 19
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    9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

  8. Psalms 27:11Rank 8 from verse 19
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    11Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.

  9. Numbers 14:7–9Rank 9 from verse 19
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    7And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.

    8If the Lord delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.

    9Only rebel not ye against the Lord, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us: fear them not.

  10. Proverbs 3:6Rank 10 from verse 19
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    6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

  11. Psalms 25:12Rank 11 from verse 19
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    12What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

  12. Psalms 25:8–9Rank 12 from verse 19
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    8Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

    9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

  13. Psalms 5:8Rank 13 from verse 19
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    8Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

  14. Isaiah 57:14Rank 14 from verse 19
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    14And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.

From verse 20

  1. Proverbs 29:3Rank 1 from verse 20
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    3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

  2. Proverbs 10:1Rank 2 from verse 20
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    1THE proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

  3. Proverbs 23:15–16Rank 3 from verse 20
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    15My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

    16Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

  4. 1 Kings 1:48Rank 4 from verse 20
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    48And also thus said the king, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.

  5. 1 Kings 5:7Rank 5 from verse 20
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    7¶ And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

  6. Leviticus 19:3Rank 6 from verse 20
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    3¶ Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

  7. Proverbs 23:22Rank 7 from verse 20
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    22Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

  8. 1 Kings 2:9Rank 8 from verse 20
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    9Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.

  9. Exodus 20:12Rank 9 from verse 20
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    12¶ Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

  10. Philippians 2:22Rank 10 from verse 20
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    22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

  11. Proverbs 30:17Rank 11 from verse 20
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    17The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

From verse 21

  1. Ephesians 5:15Rank 1 from verse 21
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    15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

  2. Proverbs 10:23Rank 2 from verse 21
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    23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  3. Proverbs 14:16Rank 3 from verse 21
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    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  4. James 3:13Rank 4 from verse 21
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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.

  5. Job 28:28Rank 5 from verse 21
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    28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

  6. Proverbs 11:12Rank 6 from verse 21
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    12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  7. Proverbs 14:9Rank 7 from verse 21
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    9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

  8. Proverbs 26:18–19Rank 8 from verse 21
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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?

  9. Psalms 111:10Rank 9 from verse 21
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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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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 15:18

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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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

COMBINED MEANING

anger

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Sense 1: Strong displeasure or indignation. Sense 2: As a verb, to provoke to such displeasure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 15:19

COMBINED MEANING

slothful

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Lazy, idle, sluggish, negligent, or slow and unwilling to act or labour.

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

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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hedge

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Sense 1: A fence, thicket, wall, or protective enclosure. Sense 2: Figuratively, a barrier or defense. As a verb, to enclose or obstruct.

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

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thorns

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Sense 1: Sharp spines or prickles. Sense 2: Thorn-bearing plants and figures of things that prick, obstruct, or grieve.

Meaning drawn from: 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

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

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

COMBINED MEANING

plain

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1. A level tract of land. 2. Clear or evident. 3. Simple or unadorned.

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 15:20

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

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COMBINED MEANING

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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glad

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Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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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

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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mother

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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

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Proverbs 15:21

COMBINED MEANING

joy

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Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

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

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15:17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

15:18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

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15:19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

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15:20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

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15:21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

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15:22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.

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