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Proverbs 22:3–5

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A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
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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.

  6. Proverbs 7:7Rank 6 from verse 3
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    7And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,

  7. Isaiah 26:20–21Rank 7 from verse 3
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    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.

  8. Proverbs 7:22–23Rank 8 from verse 3
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    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.

  9. Exodus 9:20–21Rank 9 from verse 3
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    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.

  10. Hebrews 6:18Rank 10 from verse 3
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    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:

  11. Matthew 24:15–18Rank 11 from verse 3
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    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.

  12. Proverbs 9:16–18Rank 12 from verse 3
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    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.

From verse 4

  1. Matthew 6:33Rank 1 from verse 4
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    33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  2. James 4:10Rank 2 from verse 4
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    10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

  3. Psalms 34:9–10Rank 3 from verse 4
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    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.

  4. Proverbs 21:21Rank 4 from verse 4
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    21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  5. Psalms 112:1–3Rank 5 from verse 4
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    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.

  6. Isaiah 57:15Rank 6 from verse 4
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    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.

  7. Isaiah 33:6Rank 7 from verse 4
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    6And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

  8. James 4:6Rank 8 from verse 4
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    6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

  9. Proverbs 3:16Rank 9 from verse 4
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    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

  10. 1 Timothy 4:8Rank 10 from verse 4
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    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.

From verse 5

  1. Proverbs 16:17Rank 1 from verse 5
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    17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

  2. 1 John 5:18Rank 2 from verse 5
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    18We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

  3. Jude 1:20–21Rank 3 from verse 5
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    20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

    21Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

  4. Proverbs 15:19Rank 4 from verse 5
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    19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

  5. Job 18:8Rank 5 from verse 5
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    8For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.

  6. Proverbs 13:15Rank 6 from verse 5
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    15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

  7. Proverbs 19:16Rank 7 from verse 5
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    16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

  8. Proverbs 13:3Rank 8 from verse 5
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    3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

  9. Psalms 18:26–27Rank 9 from verse 5
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    26With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.

    27For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.

  10. Joshua 23:13Rank 10 from verse 5
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    13Know for a certainty that the Lord your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the Lord your God hath given you.

  11. Psalms 11:6Rank 11 from verse 5
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    6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

  12. Psalms 91:1Rank 12 from verse 5
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    1HE that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

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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

COMBINED MEANING

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

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

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

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 22:4

COMBINED MEANING

humility

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Sense 1: Lowliness or humbleness of mind, opposed to pride and arrogance. Sense 2: An outward or self-chosen show of lowliness.

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

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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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Proverbs 22:5

COMBINED MEANING

thorns

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Sense 1: Sharp spines or prickles. Sense 2: Thorn-bearing plants and figures of things that prick, obstruct, or grieve.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

snares

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Sense 1: Devices or stratagems used to catch or entangle. Sense 2: Figuratively, causes of danger, sin, or ruin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

froward

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1. Perverse or turned aside from what is right. 2. Contrary or opposed in conduct or response.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

keep

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To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

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

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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22:5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

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22:6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

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