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Proverbs 22:5–6

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Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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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.

From verse 6

  1. Deuteronomy 6:7Rank 1 from verse 6
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    7And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

  2. Ephesians 6:4Rank 2 from verse 6
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    4And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

  3. 2 Timothy 3:15Rank 3 from verse 6
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    15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  4. Genesis 18:19Rank 4 from verse 6
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    19For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

  5. Deuteronomy 4:9Rank 5 from verse 6
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    9Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons;

  6. Psalms 78:3–6Rank 6 from verse 6
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    3Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.

    4We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

    5For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:

    6That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:

  7. 1 Samuel 1:28Rank 7 from verse 6
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    28Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there.

  8. 1 Samuel 2:26Rank 8 from verse 6
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    26And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.

  9. 1 Samuel 12:2–3Rank 9 from verse 6
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    2And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day.

    3Behold, here I am: witness against me before the Lord, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.

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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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 22:6

COMBINED MEANING

train

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Sense 1: A company or retinue of attendants. Sense 2: The trailing part of a robe. Sense 3: As a verb, to instruct and form by practice.

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

COMBINED MEANING

child

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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.

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

should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

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

COMBINED MEANING

old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

depart

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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

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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22:7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

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