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Proverbs 22:1–3

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A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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From verse 1

  1. Ecclesiastes 7:1Rank 1 from verse 1
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    1A GOOD name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.

  2. Luke 10:20Rank 2 from verse 1
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    20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

  3. 1 Kings 1:47Rank 3 from verse 1
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    47And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

  4. Acts 7:10Rank 4 from verse 1
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    10And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

  5. Philippians 4:3Rank 5 from verse 1
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    3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.

From verse 2

  1. Job 31:15Rank 1 from verse 2
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    15Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?

  2. 1 Samuel 2:7Rank 2 from verse 2
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    7The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

  3. Proverbs 14:31Rank 3 from verse 2
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    31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

  4. Job 34:19Rank 4 from verse 2
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    19How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

  5. Proverbs 29:13Rank 5 from verse 2
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    13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

From verse 3

  1. Proverbs 27:12Rank 1 from verse 3
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    12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  2. Proverbs 14:16Rank 2 from verse 3
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    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  3. Proverbs 29:1Rank 3 from verse 3
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    1HE, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:2–6Rank 4 from verse 3
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    2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

    3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

    4But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

    5Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

    6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

  5. Hebrews 11:7Rank 5 from verse 3
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    7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

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Proverbs 22:1

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

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

COMBINED MEANING

loving

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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favour

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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.

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

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silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

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Proverbs 22:2

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rich

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Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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meet

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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

maker

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One who makes, forms, creates, prepares, or brings something into being; in references to God, the Creator.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 22:3

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

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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evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

simple

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Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.

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

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pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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punished

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Made to suffer a penalty, chastisement, loss, pain, or judgment in consequence of an offence, evil, or the authority's sentence.

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

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

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

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22:2The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.

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22:3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

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22:4By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.

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