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Proverbs 15:5–6

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A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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From verse 5

  1. Proverbs 15:31–32Rank 1 from verse 5
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    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.

  2. Proverbs 13:18Rank 2 from verse 5
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    18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

  3. Proverbs 13:1Rank 3 from verse 5
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    1A WISE son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

  4. Proverbs 19:20Rank 4 from verse 5
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    20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

  5. 1 Chronicles 28:20Rank 5 from verse 5
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    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.

From verse 6

  1. Proverbs 8:21Rank 1 from verse 6
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    21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

  2. Proverbs 10:22Rank 2 from verse 6
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    22The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

  3. Proverbs 21:20Rank 3 from verse 6
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    20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  4. Psalms 112:3Rank 4 from verse 6
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    3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

  5. Hebrews 11:26Rank 5 from verse 6
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    26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

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Proverbs 15:5

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

instruction

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Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.

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

COMBINED MEANING

prudent

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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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Proverbs 15:6

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

treasure

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Sense 1: Valuable things or provisions stored; a specially valued possession. Sense 2: An inward store from which something is brought forth.

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

COMBINED MEANING

revenues

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Plural form of revenue (income, proceeds, return, or yield received from property, taxation, trade, or produce).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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trouble

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Sense 1: Disturbance, affliction, distress, vexation, or difficulty. Sense 2: To disturb, distress, afflict, or inconvenience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

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6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

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7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

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