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Proverbs 24:22–24

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For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
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From verse 22

  1. 2 Chronicles 13:16–17Rank 1 from verse 22
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    16And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand.

    17And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men.

  2. 2 Samuel 18:7–8Rank 2 from verse 22
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    7Where the people of Israel were slain before the servants of David, and there was there a great slaughter that day of twenty thousand men.

    8For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and the wood devoured more people that day than the sword devoured.

  3. Hosea 5:11Rank 3 from verse 22
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    11Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.

  4. Numbers 16:31–35Rank 4 from verse 22
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    31¶ And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:

    32And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.

    33They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.

    34And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.

    35And there came out a fire from the Lord, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.

  5. Psalms 90:11Rank 5 from verse 22
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    11Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.

  6. 1 Samuel 31:1–7Rank 6 from verse 22
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    1NOW the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

    2And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul’s sons.

    3And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.

    4Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.

    5And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.

    6So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.

    7¶ And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.

  7. Hosea 13:10–11Rank 7 from verse 22
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    10I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes?

    11I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.

  8. Proverbs 16:14Rank 8 from verse 22
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    14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

  9. Proverbs 20:2Rank 9 from verse 22
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    2The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

From verse 23

  1. Proverbs 28:21Rank 1 from verse 23
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    21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

  2. Proverbs 18:5Rank 2 from verse 23
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    5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

  3. 2 Chronicles 19:7Rank 3 from verse 23
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    7Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

  4. James 3:17Rank 4 from verse 23
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    17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

  5. John 7:24Rank 5 from verse 23
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    24Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

  6. Leviticus 19:15Rank 6 from verse 23
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    15¶ Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

  7. Proverbs 1:6Rank 7 from verse 23
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    6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

  8. Psalms 107:43Rank 8 from verse 23
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    43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.

  9. Psalms 82:2–4Rank 9 from verse 23
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    2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

    3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

    4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

  10. 1 Peter 1:17Rank 10 from verse 23
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    17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

  11. 1 Timothy 5:20–21Rank 11 from verse 23
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    20Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

    21I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

  12. Deuteronomy 1:17Rank 12 from verse 23
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    17Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.

  13. Deuteronomy 16:19Rank 13 from verse 23
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    19Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

  14. Hosea 14:9Rank 14 from verse 23
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    9Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

  15. Ecclesiastes 8:1–5Rank 15 from verse 23
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    1WHO is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

    2I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

    3Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

    4Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

    5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.

  16. James 2:4–6Rank 16 from verse 23
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    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?

    6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

  17. Proverbs 22:17Rank 17 from verse 23
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    17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

From verse 24

  1. Proverbs 17:15Rank 1 from verse 24
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    15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.

  2. Isaiah 5:23Rank 2 from verse 24
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    23Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!

  3. Proverbs 11:26Rank 3 from verse 24
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    26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

  4. Exodus 23:6–7Rank 4 from verse 24
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    6Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.

    7Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

  5. Isaiah 66:24Rank 5 from verse 24
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    24And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.

  6. Jeremiah 6:13–14Rank 6 from verse 24
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    13For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.

    14They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

  7. Proverbs 28:27Rank 7 from verse 24
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    27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

  8. Proverbs 30:10Rank 8 from verse 24
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    10Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

  9. Ezekiel 13:22Rank 9 from verse 24
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    22Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:

  10. Isaiah 5:20Rank 10 from verse 24
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    20¶ Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

  11. Jeremiah 8:10–11Rank 11 from verse 24
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    10Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.

    11For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

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Proverbs 24:22

COMBINED MEANING

for

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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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calamity

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A grievous event or condition of ruin, disaster, affliction, misery, or destructive trouble.

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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

COMBINED MEANING

rise

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To get up, stand, ascend, increase, begin, appear, come forth, awaken, proceed to act or oppose, attain authority, or return from the dead.

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ruin

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Sense 1: Destruction, overthrow, decay, or the cause of such loss. Sense 2: To destroy or fall into decay.

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Proverbs 24:23

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belong

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To be the property, part, concern, attribute, relation, or fitting possession of the person or thing named.

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

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wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

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respect

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Sense 1: Regard or consideration. Sense 2: Relation or reference. Sense 3: Honour. Sense 4: Partial favour. Sense 5: To show regard or honour to.

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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.

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judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

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Proverbs 24:24

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

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

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art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

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COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

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

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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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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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curse

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Sense 1: A pronouncement, sentence, or imposed condition of evil, loss, or judgment; an oath invoking such a penalty. Sense 2: As a verb, to pronounce judgment or evil upon, condemn, or revile.

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nations

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Sense 1: Distinct peoples or political communities. Sense 2: The Gentile peoples as distinguished from Israel.

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24:21My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

24:22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?

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24:23These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

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24:24He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

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24:25But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

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