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Proverbs 26:19–24

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So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
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From verse 19

  1. Ephesians 5:4Rank 1 from verse 19
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    4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

  2. Proverbs 10:23Rank 2 from verse 19
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    23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  3. Proverbs 14:9Rank 3 from verse 19
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    9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

  4. Proverbs 15:21Rank 4 from verse 19
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    21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  5. 2 Peter 2:13Rank 5 from verse 19
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    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;

From verse 20

  1. Proverbs 16:28Rank 1 from verse 20
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    28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  2. James 3:6Rank 2 from verse 20
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    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.

  3. Proverbs 22:10Rank 3 from verse 20
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    10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

  4. Proverbs 26:22Rank 4 from verse 20
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    22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

From verse 21

  1. Proverbs 15:18Rank 1 from verse 21
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    18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  2. Proverbs 29:22Rank 2 from verse 21
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    22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

  3. 2 Samuel 20:1Rank 3 from verse 21
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    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.

  4. 1 Kings 12:2–3Rank 4 from verse 21
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    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,

  5. 1 Kings 12:20Rank 5 from verse 21
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    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.

From verse 22

  1. Proverbs 18:8Rank 1 from verse 22
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    8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

  2. Proverbs 20:19Rank 2 from verse 22
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    19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

  3. Ezekiel 22:9Rank 3 from verse 22
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    9In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.

From verse 23

  1. Luke 22:47–48Rank 1 from verse 23
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    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?

  2. Luke 11:39Rank 2 from verse 23
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    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.

  3. Proverbs 10:18Rank 3 from verse 23
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    18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

  4. Ezekiel 33:31Rank 4 from verse 23
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    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.

  5. Matthew 23:27Rank 5 from verse 23
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    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.

From verse 24

  1. Proverbs 12:20Rank 1 from verse 24
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    20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.

  2. Proverbs 10:18Rank 2 from verse 24
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    18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

  3. Psalms 41:6Rank 3 from verse 24
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    6And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.

  4. Proverbs 12:17Rank 4 from verse 24
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    17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

  5. Proverbs 12:5Rank 5 from verse 24
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    5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:19

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

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

sport

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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

COMBINED MEANING

fire

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Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

talebearer

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One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:21

COMBINED MEANING

coals

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Pieces of wood or other combustible matter that are burning, ignited, or charred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

burning

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fire

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Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:22

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

talebearer

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One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.

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

COMBINED MEANING

wounds

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1. Bodily injuries, cuts, or sores. 2. Deep inward hurts or afflictions likened to bodily injuries.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

parts

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Sense 1: Portions or divisions of a whole. Sense 2: Divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:23

COMBINED MEANING

burning

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

like

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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

COMBINED MEANING

covered

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Had a covering placed or spread over; hidden, concealed, enclosed, overlaid, clothed, sheltered, or occupied over the surface or extent of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

silver

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

dross

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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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:24

COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

layeth

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Third-person singular present form of lay. Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 3: To press or bear upon. Sense 4: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 5: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 6: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

deceit

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Falsehood, guile, fraud, trickery, or a purpose, word, or act intended to mislead.

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

COMBINED MEANING

dissemble

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To hide one’s true purpose, condition, belief, or feeling under a false appearance; to pretend, conceal, or act hypocritically so as to deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

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20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

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21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

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22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

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23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

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24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

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25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

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