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Proverbs 21:14–15

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A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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From verse 14

  1. Proverbs 19:6Rank 1 from verse 14
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    6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

  2. Proverbs 18:16Rank 2 from verse 14
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    16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

  3. 1 Samuel 25:35Rank 3 from verse 14
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    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.

  4. Matthew 6:3–4Rank 4 from verse 14
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    3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

    4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

  5. Proverbs 17:8Rank 5 from verse 14
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    8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

From verse 15

  1. Proverbs 10:29Rank 1 from verse 15
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    29The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

  2. Matthew 7:23Rank 2 from verse 15
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    23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

  3. Ecclesiastes 3:12Rank 3 from verse 15
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    12I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

  4. Isaiah 64:5Rank 4 from verse 15
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    5Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.

  5. Job 29:12–17Rank 5 from verse 15
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    12Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.

    13The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

    14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.

    15I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.

    16I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.

    17And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 21:14

COMBINED MEANING

gift

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Sense 1: Something given or bestowed; a present. Sense 2: An endowment or ability. Sense 3: A bribe.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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

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secret

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1. Hidden, concealed, private, or not openly known. 2. A hidden matter, counsel, or mystery.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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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reward

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Sense 1: A benefit, payment, honour, punishment, or recompense given or received. Sense 2: As a verb, to give such a return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

strong

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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wrath

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Fierce anger, indignation, displeasure, rage, or the punitive judgment and destructive action that proceed from it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 21:15

COMBINED MEANING

joy

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

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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

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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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

COMBINED MEANING

iniquity

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Wickedness, unrighteousness, transgression, or sin; the guilt or burden of such wrongdoing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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21:13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

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21:15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

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21:16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

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