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Proverbs 24:7–12

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Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
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From verse 7

  1. Proverbs 14:6Rank 1 from verse 7
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    6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

  2. 1 Corinthians 2:14Rank 2 from verse 7
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    14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

  3. Psalms 10:5Rank 3 from verse 7
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    5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.

  4. Psalms 92:5–6Rank 4 from verse 7
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    5O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

    6A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.

  5. Amos 5:10Rank 5 from verse 7
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    10They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.

From verse 8

  1. Psalms 21:11Rank 1 from verse 8
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    11For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.

  2. Ezekiel 38:10–11Rank 2 from verse 8
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    10Thus saith the Lord God; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:

    11And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,

  3. Nahum 1:11Rank 3 from verse 8
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    11There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the Lord, a wicked counseller.

  4. Proverbs 14:22Rank 4 from verse 8
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    22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

  5. Proverbs 6:14Rank 5 from verse 8
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    14Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

From verse 9

  1. Matthew 15:19Rank 1 from verse 9
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    19For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

  2. 2 Corinthians 10:5Rank 2 from verse 9
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    5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

  3. Isaiah 55:7Rank 3 from verse 9
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    7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

  4. Acts 8:22Rank 4 from verse 9
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    22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

  5. Proverbs 29:8Rank 5 from verse 9
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    8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

From verse 10

  1. Isaiah 40:28–31Rank 1 from verse 10
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    28¶ Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

    29He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

    30Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

    31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

  2. Ephesians 3:13Rank 2 from verse 10
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    13Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

  3. Jeremiah 51:46Rank 3 from verse 10
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    46And lest your heart faint, and ye fear for the rumour that shall be heard in the land; a rumour shall both come one year, and after that in another year shall come a rumour, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.

  4. 1 Samuel 27:1Rank 4 from verse 10
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    1AND David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.

  5. Hebrews 12:3–5Rank 5 from verse 10
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    3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

    4Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

    5And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

From verse 11

  1. Psalms 82:4Rank 1 from verse 11
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    4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

  2. Isaiah 58:6–7Rank 2 from verse 11
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    6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

    7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

  3. 1 John 3:16–17Rank 3 from verse 11
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    16Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

    17But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

  4. Job 29:17Rank 4 from verse 11
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    17And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.

  5. 1 Samuel 26:8–9Rank 5 from verse 11
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    8Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.

    9And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed, and be guiltless?

From verse 12

  1. Job 34:11Rank 1 from verse 12
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    11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

  2. Jeremiah 17:10Rank 2 from verse 12
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    10I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

  3. Revelation 2:23Rank 3 from verse 12
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    23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

  4. 1 Samuel 16:7Rank 4 from verse 12
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    7But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

  5. Proverbs 21:2Rank 5 from verse 12
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    2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 24:7

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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

COMBINED MEANING

high

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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.

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

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

openeth

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Third-person singular present form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mouth

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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 24:8

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

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

called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 24:9

COMBINED MEANING

thought

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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of think: considered, supposed, intended, purposed, judged, reckoned, or called to mind. Sense 2: A thought, intention, purpose, judgment, or matter of the mind or heart. Sense 3: In the phrase ‘take thought,’ anxious care or concern.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

sin

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1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.

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

COMBINED MEANING

abomination

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Sense 1: A person, thing, act, practice, creature, or condition regarded as detestable or loathsome. Sense 2: An idol or idolatrous thing so regarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 24:10

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

faint

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1. Weak or failing in heart, spirit, or mind; to lose courage or cease to persevere. 2. Weak, weary, or exhausted in bodily strength; to become weak or exhausted.

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

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

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

COMBINED MEANING

strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

small

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1. Little or limited in size, amount, number, extent, strength, power, rank, or importance. 2. Fine or minute; broken or ground into small particles. 3. In “no small,” considerable or great. 4. In “small cattle,” sheep and goats, as distinguished from oxen or larger cattle.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 24:11

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

forbear

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1. To refrain, cease, or leave something undone. 2. To restrain oneself, endure, or wait without acting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

deliver

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Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

drawn

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1. Pulled or dragged. 2. Brought, led, or attracted. 3. Taken out or extracted. 4. Marked out in a line.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ready

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Prepared; in a state requiring no delay; willing or prompt.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 24:12

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

sayest

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Second-person singular present form of say. To speak, declare, tell, or express.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

knew

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Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.

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

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

consider

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1. To think upon attentively; to examine or weigh. 2. To regard, observe, or take notice of.

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

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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

COMBINED MEANING

render

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To give, deliver, present, offer, return, repay, yield, perform, or award what is due, required, produced, deserved, or entrusted.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

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

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

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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24:6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.

24:7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

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24:8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

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24:9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

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24:10If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.

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24:11If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;

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24:12If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?

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24:13My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:

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