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Proverbs 21:19–21

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It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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From verse 19

  1. Proverbs 21:9Rank 1 from verse 19
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    9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

  2. Psalms 55:6–7Rank 2 from verse 19
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    6And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.

    7Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

  3. Psalms 120:5–6Rank 3 from verse 19
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    5Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!

    6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

  4. Jeremiah 9:2Rank 4 from verse 19
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    2Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men; that I might leave my people, and go from them! for they be all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men.

From verse 20

  1. Matthew 25:3–4Rank 1 from verse 20
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    3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

    4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

  2. Ecclesiastes 5:19Rank 2 from verse 20
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    19Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

  3. Psalms 112:3Rank 3 from verse 20
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    3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

  4. Ecclesiastes 7:11Rank 4 from verse 20
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    11¶ Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

  5. Proverbs 15:6Rank 5 from verse 20
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    6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

From verse 21

  1. Matthew 5:6Rank 1 from verse 21
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    6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

  2. 1 Corinthians 15:58Rank 2 from verse 21
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    58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

  3. Proverbs 22:4Rank 3 from verse 21
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    4By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.

  4. 1 Timothy 6:11Rank 4 from verse 21
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    11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

  5. Hebrews 12:14Rank 5 from verse 21
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    14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

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Proverbs 21:19

COMBINED MEANING

better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

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

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

wilderness

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Uncultivated, desolate, sparsely inhabited, or uninhabited land; a desert, wild country, or solitary region.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 21:20

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

desired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

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

COMBINED MEANING

oil

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1. An oily substance, especially olive oil. 2. To anoint or supply with oil.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

dwelling

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Sense 1: Residing, remaining, or abiding. Sense 2: A habitation, home, resting place, or territory.

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

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

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

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spendeth

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Third-person singular present form of spend. Sense 1: To use, expend, consume, or give out. Sense 2: To pass time or life in a stated manner.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 21:21

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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findeth

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Third-person singular present form of find (to discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

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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.

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21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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