KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Proverbs 17:9–10
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Proverbs 17:9
9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
9*‖He that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue; but he that repeateth a matter, separateth very friends.
- Or, procureth.
- Chap. 10.12.
Proverbs 17:10
10A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
10‖A reproofe entreth more into a wise man, then an hundred stripes into a foole.
- Or, a reproofe aweth more a wise man, then to strike a foole an hundred times.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 17:9
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
transgression
A passing beyond or violation of God's law, command, covenant, or known duty; an offense or sin.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Affection, goodwill, devoted regard, or charity; as a verb, to regard with such affection or goodwill.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A subject, affair, cause, or thing under consideration; also material substance, according to context.
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Truly or in a high degree; as an adjective, true or real.
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Persons joined to others by affection, goodwill, or alliance; as a verb, supports or befriends.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Proverbs 17:10
Correction or rebuke for a fault; censure.
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A greater amount, number, or degree; in a greater degree.
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Having knowledge, discernment, sound judgment, prudence, or skill.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
The number equal to ten times ten.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Blows, wounds, or marks made by beating.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding; as a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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From verse 9
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Open the full verse study12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
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Open the full verse study8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
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Open the full verse study28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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Open the full verse study1BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
From verse 10
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Open the full verse study19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
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Open the full verse study8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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Open the full verse study1A WISE son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
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Open the full verse study5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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Open the full verse study25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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Open the full verse study22Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
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Open the full verse study5Let 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.
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Open the full verse study19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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