Proverbs 23:18
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
*‖For surely there is an end, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, reward
- *Cross-referenceChap. 24.14.
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- Hebrews 10:35Rank 1 from verse 18
- Jeremiah 29:11Rank 2 from verse 18
- Psalms 9:18Rank 3 from verse 18
- Philippians 1:20Rank 4 from verse 18
20According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
20According to my earnest expectation, and my hope, that in nothing I shalbe ashamed: but that with all boldnes, as alwayes, so now also Christ shal be magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death.
- Proverbs 24:14Rank 5 from verse 18
14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
14*So shall the knowledge of wisedome be vnto thy soule: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
- Proverbs 24:20Rank 6 from verse 18
- Romans 6:21–22Rank 7 from verse 18
21What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
22But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
21What fruit had yee then in those things, whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
22But now being made free from sinne, and become seruants to God, yee haue your fruit vnto holinesse, and the end euerlasting life.
- Psalms 37:37Rank 8 from verse 18
- Luke 16:25Rank 9 from verse 18
25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
25But Abraham saide, Sonne, remember that thou in thy life-time receiuedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus euill things, but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
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Proverbs 23:18
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.
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Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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expectation
1. A looking or waiting for something anticipated; hope. 2. That which is looked to or relied upon.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument. Sense 2: Figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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17Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
17*Let not thine heart enuy sinners, but be thou in the feare of the LORD all the day long.
18For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
18*‖For surely there is an end, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Selected passage19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
19Heare thou, my sonne, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.