Proverbs 22:2–4
The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
*The rich and poore meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 29.13.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
*A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.27.12.
By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
*‖By humilitie and the feare of the LORD, are riches, and honour, and life.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, the reward of humilitie, &c.
- *Cross-referencePsal. 112.13.
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From verse 2
- 1 Samuel 2:7Rank 2 from verse 2
- Proverbs 14:31Rank 3 from verse 2
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.
19*How much lesse to him that accepteth not the persons of Princes, nor regardeth the rich more then the poore? for they all are the woorke of his hands.
- Proverbs 29:13Rank 5 from verse 2
- James 2:2–5Rank 6 from verse 2
2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
3And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
4Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
2For if there come vnto your †assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poore man, in vile raiment:
3And yee haue respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say vnto him, Sit thou here ‖in a good place: and say to the poore, Stand thou there, or sit here vnder my footstoole:
4Are yee not then partiall in your selues, and are become iudges of euill thoughts?
5Hearken, my beloued brethren, Hath not God chosen the poore of this world, rich in faith, and heires of ‖the kingdome, which hee hath promised to them that loue him?
- 1 Corinthians 12:21Rank 7 from verse 2
- Psalms 49:1–2Rank 8 from verse 2
- Luke 16:19–20Rank 9 from verse 2
19¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
19¶ There was a certaine rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linnen, and fared sumptuously euery day.
20And there was a certaine begger named Lazarus, which was layde at his gate full of sores,
From verse 3
- Proverbs 27:12Rank 1 from verse 3
- Proverbs 14:16Rank 2 from verse 3
- Proverbs 29:1Rank 3 from verse 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2–6Rank 4 from verse 3
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.
2For your selues knowe perfectly that the day of the Lord so commeth as a thiefe in the night.
3For when they shal say, Peace and safety: then sudden destructiō commeth vpon them, as trauaile vpon a woman with childe, and they shall not escape.
4But ye, brethren, are not in darkenesse, that that day should ouertake you as a thiefe.
5Yee are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkenesse.
6Therefore let vs not sleepe, as doe others: but let vs watch and be sober.
- Hebrews 11:7Rank 5 from verse 3
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.
7By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seene as yet, ‖moued with feare, prepared an Arke to the sauing of his house, by the which he condemned the world, and became heire of the righteousnesse which is by faith.
- Proverbs 7:7Rank 6 from verse 3
- Isaiah 26:20–21Rank 7 from verse 3
20¶ Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
21For, behold, the Lord cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.
20¶ Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doores about thee; hide thy selfe as it were for a little moment, vntill the indignation be ouerpast.
21*†For behold, the LORD commeth out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquitie: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more couer her slaine.
- Proverbs 7:22–23Rank 8 from verse 3
22He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
23Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
22†He goeth after her straightway, as an oxe goeth to the slaughter, or as a foole to the correction of the stocks,
23Til a dart strike through his liuer, as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
- Exodus 9:20–21Rank 9 from verse 3
20He that feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:
21And he that regarded not the word of the Lord left his servants and his cattle in the field.
20Hee that feared the word of the LORD amongst the seruants of Pharaoh, made his seruants and his cattell flee into the houses.
21And he that †regarded not the word of the LORD, left his seruants and his cattell in the field.
- Hebrews 6:18Rank 10 from verse 3
18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lye, wee might haue a strong consolation, who haue fled for refuge to lay hold vpon the hope set before vs.
- Matthew 24:15–18Rank 11 from verse 3
15When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
16Then let them which be in Judæa flee into the mountains:
17Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:
18Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.
15*When yee therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by *Daniel the Prophet, stand in the holy place, (who so readeth, let him vnderstand.)
16Then let them which be in Iudea, flee into the mountaines.
17Let him which is on the house top, not come downe, to take any thing out of his house:
18Neither let him which is in the field, returne backe to take his clothes.
- Proverbs 9:16–18Rank 12 from verse 3
16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
17Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
18But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
16Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: and as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she saith to him;
17†Stollen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
18But hee knoweth not that the dead are there, and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
From verse 4
- Matthew 6:33Rank 1 from verse 4
- James 4:10Rank 2 from verse 4
- Psalms 34:9–10Rank 3 from verse 4
9O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
9O feare the LORD yee his Saints: for there is no want to them that feare him.
10The young lyons doe lacke, and suffer hunger: but they that seeke the LORD, shall not want any good thing.
- Proverbs 21:21Rank 4 from verse 4
- Psalms 112:1–3Rank 5 from verse 4
1PRAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
1¶ †Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his Commaundements.
2His seed shall bee mightie vpon earth: the generation of the vpright shalbe blessed.
3Wealth and riches shalbe in his house: and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
- Isaiah 57:15Rank 6 from verse 4
15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
15For thus saith the High and loftie One that inhabiteth eternitie, whose Name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place: with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to reuiue the spirit of the humble, and to reuiue the heart of the contrite ones.
- Isaiah 33:6Rank 7 from verse 4
- Proverbs 3:16Rank 9 from verse 4
- 1 Timothy 4:8Rank 10 from verse 4
8For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
8For bodily exercise profiteth ‖litle, but godlinesse is profitable vnto all things, hauing promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
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Proverbs 22:2
Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.
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1. Lacking material means. 2. Afflicted, lowly, or humble.
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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.
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In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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One who makes, forms, creates, prepares, or brings something into being; in references to God, the Creator.
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Proverbs 22:3
Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Conceals, keeps from sight or knowledge, or lies concealed.
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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
Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.
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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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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.
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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.
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Proverbs 22:4
Sense 1: Lowliness or humbleness of mind, opposed to pride and arrogance. Sense 2: An outward or self-chosen show of lowliness.
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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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1A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
1¶ *‖A Good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, and louing fauour rather then siluer & golde.
2The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
2*The rich and poore meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
Selected passage3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
3*A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.
Selected passage4By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
4*‖By humilitie and the feare of the LORD, are riches, and honour, and life.
Selected passage5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
5Thornes and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doeth keepe his soule, shalbe farre from them.