Proverbs 24:14
So 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.
*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.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.23.18.
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- James 1:25Rank 1 from verse 14
25But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
25But who so looketh into the perfect Law of libertie, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetfull hearer, but a doer of the worke, this man shall be blessed in his ‖deed.
- Proverbs 2:10Rank 2 from verse 14
- Jeremiah 15:16Rank 3 from verse 14
16Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.
16*†Thy wordes were found, and I did eate them, and thy word was vnto mee, the ioy and reioycing of mine heart: for I am called by thy Name, O LORD God of hostes.
- Proverbs 23:18Rank 4 from verse 14
- Psalms 119:103Rank 5 from verse 14
- Proverbs 2:1–5Rank 6 from verse 14
1MY son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
1¶ My sonne, if thou wilt receiue my words, and hide my commaundements with thee;
2So that thou incline thine eare vnto wisedome, and apply thine heart to vnderstanding:
3Yea if thou cryest after knowledge, and †liftest vp thy voyce for vnderstanding:
4*If thou seekest her as siluer, and searchest for her, as for hid treasures:
5Then shalt thou vnderstand the feare of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
- Proverbs 22:18Rank 7 from verse 14
- Proverbs 3:13–18Rank 8 from verse 14
13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
16Length of dayes is in her right hand: and in her left hand, riches and honour.
17Her wayes are wayes of plesantnesse: and all her pathes are peace.
18She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
- Psalms 119:111Rank 9 from verse 14
- Psalms 19:10–11Rank 10 from verse 14
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
10*†More to bee desired are they then gold, yea, then much fine gold: sweeter also then hony, and the hony combe.
11Moreouer by them is thy seruant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
- Matthew 19:21Rank 11 from verse 14
21Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
21Iesus said vnto him, If thou wilt be perfect, goe and sell that thou hast, and giue to the poore, and thou shalt haue treasure in heauen: and come and follow me.
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Proverbs 24:14
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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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.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.
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1. Discovered or obtained. 2. Established or founded.
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Sense 1: A benefit, payment, honour, punishment, or recompense given or received. Sense 2: As a verb, to give such a return.
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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
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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13My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
13*†My sonne, eate thou honie, because it is good, and the honie combe, which is sweete to thy taste.
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.
Selected passage15Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
15Lay not waite, (O wicked man) against the dwelling of the righteous: spoile not his resting place.