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Proverbs 27:15–17

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A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
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From verse 15

  1. Proverbs 19:13Rank 1 from verse 15
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    13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

  2. Proverbs 21:9Rank 2 from verse 15
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    9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

  3. Proverbs 21:19Rank 3 from verse 15
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    19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

  4. Proverbs 25:24Rank 4 from verse 15
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    24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

  5. Job 14:19Rank 5 from verse 15
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    19The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man.

From verse 16

  1. John 12:3Rank 1 from verse 16
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    3Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

From verse 17

  1. Hebrews 10:24Rank 1 from verse 17
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    24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

  2. Proverbs 27:9Rank 2 from verse 17
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    9Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

  3. Job 4:3–4Rank 3 from verse 17
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    3Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

    4Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

  4. 1 Samuel 23:16Rank 4 from verse 17
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    16¶ And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

  5. Isaiah 35:3–4Rank 5 from verse 17
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    3¶ Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

    4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

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Proverbs 27:15

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

very

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Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.

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

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Proverbs 27:16

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wind

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Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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Proverbs 27:17

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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

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countenance

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1. The face, or its appearance or expression. 2. Favour, regard, or presence expressed toward someone. 3. To favour or support.

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

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friend

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One joined to another by affection, goodwill, or alliance; to support or befriend.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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14He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

15A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

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16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

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17Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

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18Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

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