Proverbs 26:18–23
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. flames or sparkes.
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
So is the man that deceiueth his neighbour, & sayth, Am not I in sport?
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
†*‖†Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. without wood.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, whisperer.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. is silent.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 22.10.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
* As coales are to burning coales, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.15.18. & 29.22.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
*†The words of a tale-bearer are as woundes, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. chambers.
- *Cross-referenceCha.18.8
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Burning lips, and a wicked heart, are like a potsheard couered with siluer drosse.
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From verse 18
- Proverbs 25:18Rank 1 from verse 18
- Isaiah 50:11Rank 2 from verse 18
11Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
11*Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compasse your selues about with sparks: walke in the light of your fire, and in the sparkes that ye haue kindled. This shall ye haue of mine hand, yee shall lie downe in sorrow.
- Proverbs 7:23Rank 3 from verse 18
- Genesis 49:23Rank 4 from verse 18
From verse 19
- Ephesians 5:4Rank 1 from verse 19
- Proverbs 10:23Rank 2 from verse 19
- Proverbs 14:9Rank 3 from verse 19
- Proverbs 15:21Rank 4 from verse 19
- 2 Peter 2:13Rank 5 from verse 19
13And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
13And shall receiue the reward of vnrighteousnesse, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time: Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselues with their owne deceiuings, while they feast with you:
From verse 20
- Proverbs 16:28Rank 1 from verse 20
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquitie: so is the tongue amongst our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell.
- Proverbs 22:10Rank 3 from verse 20
- Proverbs 26:22Rank 4 from verse 20
From verse 21
- Proverbs 15:18Rank 1 from verse 21
- Proverbs 29:22Rank 2 from verse 21
- 2 Samuel 20:1Rank 3 from verse 21
1AND there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.
1¶ And there happened to bee there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba the sonne of Bichri, a Beniamite, & hee blew a trumpet, and said, Wee haue no part in Dauid, neither haue we inheritance in the sonne of Iesse: euery man to his tents, O Israel.
- 1 Kings 12:2–3Rank 4 from verse 21
2And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)
3That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
2And it came to passe when Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat, who was yet in *Egypt, heard of it (for hee was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Ieroboam dwelt in Egypt:)
3That they sent, and called him: and Ieroboam and all the Congregation of Israel came, and spake vnto Rehoboam, saying;
- 1 Kings 12:20Rank 5 from verse 21
20And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.
20And it came to passe when all Israel heard that Ieroboam was come againe, that they sent and called him vnto the Congregation, and made him king ouer all Israel: there was none that followed the house of Dauid, but the tribe of Iudah *onely.
- Proverbs 10:12Rank 6 from verse 21
- Proverbs 30:33Rank 7 from verse 21
33Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
33Surely the churning of milke bringeth forth butter; and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
- Psalms 120:4Rank 8 from verse 21
From verse 22
- Proverbs 18:8Rank 1 from verse 22
- Proverbs 20:19Rank 2 from verse 22
- Ezekiel 22:9Rank 3 from verse 22
From verse 23
- Luke 22:47–48Rank 1 from verse 23
47¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
47¶ And while he yet spake, *behold, a multitude, and hee that was called Iudas, one of the twelue, went before them, and drewe neere vnto Iesus, to kisse him.
48But Iesus said vnto him, Iudas, betrayest thou the sonne of man with a kisse?
- Luke 11:39Rank 2 from verse 23
39And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.
39*And the Lord said vnto him, Now doe ye Pharises make cleane the outside of the cup and the platter: but your inward part is full of rauening and wickednesse.
- Proverbs 10:18Rank 3 from verse 23
- Ezekiel 33:31Rank 4 from verse 23
31And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.
31†‖†And they come vnto thee as the people commeth, and they sit before thee as my people, and they heare thy words, but they will not doe them: for with their mouth they shew much loue, but their heart goeth after their couetousnesse.
- Matthew 23:27Rank 5 from verse 23
27Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.
27Woe vnto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for yee are like vnto whited sepulchres, which indeed appeare beautifull outward, but are within full of dead mens bones, and of all vncleannesse.
- Proverbs 25:4Rank 6 from verse 23
- 2 Samuel 20:9–10Rank 7 from verse 23
9And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.
10But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab’s hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.
9And Ioab saide to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Ioab tooke Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kisse him.
10But Amasa tooke no heed to the sword that was in Ioabs hand: so hee smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and †strake him not againe, and he died: so Ioab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the sonne of Bichri.
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Proverbs 26:18
Out of sound judgment or self-control; insane, enraged, or violently furious.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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COMBINED MEANING
firebrands
Pieces of material kindled or smouldering with fire.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Pointed missiles shot from bows. Sense 2: Figuratively, instruments or images of attack, judgment, pain, or sudden force.
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Proverbs 26:19
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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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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Play, amusement, or mockery; to make sport or amuse oneself.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 26:20
Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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COMBINED MEANING
talebearer
One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Stops, ends, leaves off, or continues no longer.
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Proverbs 26:21
Pieces of wood or other combustible matter that are burning, ignited, or charred.
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Sense 1: Present-participial or verbal-noun form of burn, meaning to consume, injure, heat, dry, or harden by fire or intense heat. Sense 2: To be on fire.
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Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.
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COMBINED MEANING
contentious
Apt to contend; given to angry debate; quarrelsome; perverse.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 26:22
Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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talebearer
One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Bodily injuries, cuts, or sores. 2. Deep inward hurts or afflictions likened to bodily injuries.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Farthest inward; most remote from the outward part.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Portions or divisions of a whole. Sense 2: Divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 26:23
Sense 1: Present-participial or verbal-noun form of burn, meaning to consume, injure, heat, dry, or harden by fire or intense heat. Sense 2: To be on fire.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
A broken piece or fragment of an earthen or clay vessel.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Had a covering placed or spread over; hidden, concealed, enclosed, overlaid, clothed, sheltered, or occupied over the surface or extent of something.
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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.
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Sense 1: Scum or impurities separated from metal. Sense 2: Figuratively, worthless or impure refuse.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
17‖He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
18†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death:
Selected passage19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
19So is the man that deceiueth his neighbour, & sayth, Am not I in sport?
Selected passage20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
20†*‖†Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
Selected passage21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
21* As coales are to burning coales, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Selected passage22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
22*†The words of a tale-bearer are as woundes, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly.
Selected passage23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
23Burning lips, and a wicked heart, are like a potsheard couered with siluer drosse.
Selected passage24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
24‖Hee that hateth, dissembleth with his lips, and layeth vp deceit within him.