KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Proverbs 26:10–12
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Proverbs 26:10
10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
10‖The great God that formed all things, both rewardeth the foole, and rewardeth transgressours.
- Or, a great man grieueth all, and hee hireth the foole, he hireth also transgressors.
Proverbs 26:11
11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
11*†As a dogge returneth to his vomite: so a foole returneth to his folly.
- Heb. iterateth his folly.
- 2.Pet.2.22.
Proverbs 26:12
12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
12Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceit? there is more hope of a foole then of him.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 26:10
A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Recompense, or equivalent return for good done, for kindness, for services and the like.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding; as a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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transgressors
Persons who pass beyond a command or boundary, or violate a law.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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Proverbs 26:11
A domestic canine; figuratively, a contemptible, hostile, or unclean person.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Matter cast from the stomach; as a verb, to eject it.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding; as a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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Proverbs 26:12
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Having knowledge, discernment, sound judgment, prudence, or skill.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Belonging to oneself; peculiar or proper to the person or thing named.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Conception, idea, or notion.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
A greater amount, number, or degree; in a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Confident expectation or desire for good; as a verb, to expect with trust.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding; as a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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From verse 10
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Open the full verse study31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
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Open the full verse study6Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
From verse 11
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Open the full verse study22But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
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Open the full verse study45Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
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Open the full verse study15But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.
From verse 12
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Open the full verse study18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
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Open the full verse study20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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Open the full verse study5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
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Open the full verse study11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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Open the full verse study16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
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Open the full verse study17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
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Open the full verse study11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
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Open the full verse study31Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
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Open the full verse study7¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
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Open the full verse study44And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
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Open the full verse study29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
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Open the full verse study16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
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Open the full verse study1MOREOVER, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
2How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
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