Proverbs 15:3–5
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
*The eyes of the LORD are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 34.21, prou. 5.21. iere. 16.17. and 32.19. hebr.4.13.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
†A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. the healing of the tongue.
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
*A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.10.1.
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From verse 3
- Hebrews 4:13Rank 1 from verse 3
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.
- Jeremiah 16:17Rank 2 from verse 3
- Jeremiah 23:24Rank 3 from verse 3
- 2 Chronicles 16:9Rank 4 from verse 3
9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, ‖to shewe himselfe strong in the behalfe of them, whose heart is perfite towards him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; therefore, from hencefoorth thou shalt haue warres.
- Proverbs 5:21Rank 5 from verse 3
- Job 34:21–22Rank 7 from verse 3
21For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
22There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
21*For his eyes are vpon the wayes of man, and he seeth all his goings.
22 There is no darkenes, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquitie may hide themselues.
- Jeremiah 32:19Rank 8 from verse 3
19Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
19†*Great in counsell, and mightie in worke, (for thine eyes are open vpon all the wayes of the sonnes of men, to giue euery one according to his wayes, and according to the fruit of his doings)
From verse 4
- Proverbs 16:24Rank 1 from verse 4
- Proverbs 12:18Rank 2 from verse 4
- Proverbs 18:8Rank 3 from verse 4
- Malachi 4:2Rank 4 from verse 4
2¶ But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
2¶ *But vnto you that feare my Name, shall the Sunne of righteousnesse arise with healing in his wings, and shall goe foorth and grow vp as calues of the staule.
- Proverbs 3:18Rank 5 from verse 4
- Proverbs 18:14Rank 6 from verse 4
- Revelation 2:7Rank 7 from verse 4
7He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
7Hee that hath an eare, let him heare what the Spirit saith vnto the Churches: To him that ouercommeth will I giue to eate of the tree of life, which is in the middest of the Paradise of God.
- Proverbs 26:22Rank 8 from verse 4
- Psalms 109:22Rank 9 from verse 4
- Psalms 52:2–4Rank 10 from verse 4
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
2Thy tongue deuiseth mischiefes: like a sharpe rasor, working deceitfully.
3Thou louest euill more then good; and lying rather then to speake righteousnesse. Selah.
4‖Thou louest all deuouring words, O thou deceitfull tongue.
- 1 Timothy 6:3Rank 11 from verse 4
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, euen the wordes of our Lord Iesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godlinesse:
- Genesis 3:22–24Rank 12 from verse 4
22¶ And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:
23Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
24So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
22¶ And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of vs, to know good & euill. And now lest hee put foorth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eate and liue for euer:
23Therefore the LORD God sent him foorth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground, from whence he was taken.
24So he droue out the man: and he placed at the East of the garden of Eden, Cherubims, and a flaming sword, which turned euery way, to keepe the way of the tree of life.
From verse 5
- Proverbs 15:31–32Rank 1 from verse 5
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
31The eare that heareth the reproofe of life, abideth among the wise.
32‖‖†He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that heareth reproofe, getteth vnderstanding.
- Proverbs 13:18Rank 2 from verse 5
- Proverbs 13:1Rank 3 from verse 5
- Proverbs 19:20Rank 4 from verse 5
- 1 Chronicles 28:20Rank 5 from verse 5
20And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.
20And Dauid said to Solomon his sonne, Be strong, and of good courage, and doe it: feare not, nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, euen my God, will be with thee; he will not faile thee, nor forsake thee, vntill thou hast finished all the worke for the seruice of the house of the LORD.
- Titus 2:15Rank 6 from verse 5
- 1 Chronicles 22:11–13Rank 7 from verse 5
11Now, my son, the Lord be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the Lord thy God, as he hath said of thee.
12Only the Lord give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the Lord thy God.
13Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the Lord charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.
11Now my sonne, The LORD be with thee, and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.
12Onely the LORD giue thee wisedome and vnderstanding, and giue thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keepe the Law of the LORD thy God.
13Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfill the Statutes and Iudgements which the LORD charged Moses with, concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage, dread not, nor be dismayed.
- 1 Chronicles 28:9Rank 8 from verse 5
9¶ And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
9¶ *And thou, Solomon my sonne, know thou the God of thy father, and serue him with a perfite heart, and with a willing minde: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and vnderstandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seeke him, he will be found of thee, but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for euer.
- Psalms 141:5Rank 9 from verse 5
5Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
5‖Let the righteous smite mee, it shalbe a kindnesse: and let him reprooue me, it shalbe an excellent oile, which shall not breake my head: for yet my prayer also shalbe in their calamities.
- Titus 1:13Rank 10 from verse 5
- 1 Samuel 2:23–25Rank 11 from verse 5
23And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.
24Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord’s people to transgress.
25If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.
23And he said vnto them, Why doe ye such things? for ‖I heare of your euil dealings, by all this people.
24Nay my sonnes: for it is no good report that I heare; yee make the LORDs people to ‖transgresse.
25If one man sinne against another, the Iudge shall iudge him: but if a man sinne against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not vnto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.
- 2 Samuel 15:1–6Rank 12 from verse 5
1AND it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
2And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.
3And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
4Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
5And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
1¶ And it came to passe after this, that Absalom prepared him charets and horses, and fiftie men to runne before him.
2And Absalom rose vp earely, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controuersie, †came to the king for iudgment, then Absalom called vnto him, and said, Of what citie art thou? And he said, Thy seruant is of one of the tribes of Israel.
3And Absalom said vnto him, See, thy matters are good & right, but there is ‖no man deputed of the king to heare thee.
4Absalom said moreouer, Oh that I were made Iudge in the land, that euery man which hath any suit or cause, might come vnto me, and I would do him iustice.
5And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him, to doe him obeisance, he put foorth his hand, and tooke him, and kissed him.
6And on this maner did Absalom to all Israel, that came to the King for iudgement: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
- Proverbs 1:23Rank 13 from verse 5
- Proverbs 10:1Rank 14 from verse 5
- Proverbs 6:23Rank 15 from verse 5
- Proverbs 25:12Rank 16 from verse 5
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Proverbs 15:3
The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of behold, meaning to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Proverbs 15:4
Sound or health-giving.
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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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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
perverseness
Moral crookedness, obstinacy, or conduct contrary to what is right.
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In, within, during, or concerning that place, person, thing, condition, time, or matter previously mentioned.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A break, rupture, gap, or breaking forth. Sense 2: Damage, loss, or interruption of a promise or relation.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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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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Proverbs 15:5
Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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instruction
Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
Correction, rebuke, or censure addressing fault or error.
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Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616
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15:2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
15:2†*The tongue of the wise, vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles, powreth out foolishnes.
15:3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
15:3*The eyes of the LORD are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good.
Selected passage15:4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
15:4†A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit.
Selected passage15:5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
15:5*A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent.
Selected passage15:6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
15:6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.