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Proverbs 21:29–31

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A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
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From verse 29

  1. 1 Thessalonians 3:11Rank 1 from verse 29
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    11Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

  2. Haggai 1:7Rank 2 from verse 29
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    7¶ Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.

  3. Proverbs 11:5Rank 3 from verse 29
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    5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

  4. Ezekiel 18:28Rank 4 from verse 29
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    28Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

  5. Haggai 2:18–19Rank 5 from verse 29
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    18Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid, consider it.

    19Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this day will I bless you.

From verse 30

  1. Acts 5:39Rank 1 from verse 30
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    39But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

  2. Proverbs 19:21Rank 2 from verse 30
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    21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

  3. Jeremiah 9:23Rank 3 from verse 30
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    23¶ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

  4. Isaiah 14:27Rank 4 from verse 30
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    27For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?

  5. 1 Corinthians 3:19–20Rank 5 from verse 30
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    19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

    20And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

From verse 31

  1. Psalms 20:7Rank 1 from verse 31
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    7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

  2. Isaiah 31:1Rank 2 from verse 31
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    1WOE to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the Lord!

  3. Psalms 33:17–18Rank 3 from verse 31
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    17An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.

    18Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

  4. Psalms 147:10Rank 4 from verse 31
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    10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

  5. Psalms 3:3Rank 5 from verse 31
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    3But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

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Proverbs 21:29

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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COMBINED MEANING

face

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The front of the head and its countenance or expression; the front, surface, outward appearance, presence, view, or personally known identity of a person, place, or thing.

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

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upright

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1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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directeth

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Third-person singular present form of direct. Sense 1: To guide, order, or point. Sense 2: To instruct or teach.

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Proverbs 21:30

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 21:31

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

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

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

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

COMBINED MEANING

battle

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1. Armed fighting or conflict between opposing forces; an engagement or warfare. 2. A battle line, array, or body of forces prepared or engaged for combat.

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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

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21:28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

21:29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

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21:30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

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21:31The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.

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22:1A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

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