Proverbs 29:17–19
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
*Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 13.24. and 22.15. and 23.13, 14
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
‖Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the Law, happy is he.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, is made naked.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
A seruant will not be corrected by words: for though hee vnderstand, hee will not answere.
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From verse 17
- Proverbs 10:1Rank 1 from verse 17
- Proverbs 29:15Rank 2 from verse 17
- Proverbs 13:24Rank 3 from verse 17
- Proverbs 23:13–14Rank 4 from verse 17
13Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
13*Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14Thou shalt beate him with the rod, and shalt deliuer his soule from hell.
- Proverbs 19:18Rank 5 from verse 17
- Proverbs 22:15Rank 6 from verse 17
From verse 18
- James 1:25Rank 1 from verse 18
25But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
25But who so looketh into the perfect Law of libertie, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetfull hearer, but a doer of the worke, this man shall be blessed in his ‖deed.
- Luke 11:28Rank 2 from verse 18
6¶ My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
6¶ †My people are destroyed for lacke of knowledge: because thou hast reiected knowledge, I will also reiect thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the lawe of thy God, I wil also forget thy children.
- John 13:17Rank 4 from verse 18
- Psalms 1:1–2Rank 5 from verse 18
1BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
1¶ Blessed * is the man that walketh not in the counsell of the ‖vngodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornefull.
2But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, *and in his Law doeth he meditate day and night.
- Proverbs 19:16Rank 6 from verse 18
- Psalms 119:2Rank 7 from verse 18
- 1 Samuel 3:1Rank 8 from verse 18
- Amos 8:11–12Rank 9 from verse 18
11¶ Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord:
12And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it.
11¶ Behold, the daies come, saith the LORD God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD.
12And they shall wander from Sea to Sea, and from the North euen to the East they shall runne to and fro, to seeke the worde of the LORD, and shall not finde it.
- Matthew 9:36Rank 10 from verse 18
36¶ But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
36¶ *But when he saw the multitudes, he was moued with compassion on them, because they ‖fainted, and were scattered abroad, *as sheepe hauing no shepheard.
- Exodus 32:25Rank 11 from verse 18
- Psalms 74:9Rank 12 from verse 18
- Psalms 19:11Rank 13 from verse 18
- Romans 10:13–15Rank 14 from verse 18
13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
13*For whosoeuer shall call vpon the Name of the Lord, shall be saued.
14How then shall they call on him in whom they haue not beleeued? and how shal they beleeue in him, of whom they haue not heard? and how shall they heare without a Preacher?
15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written: *How beautifull are the feete of them that preach the *Gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
- Revelation 22:14Rank 15 from verse 18
- 2 Chronicles 28:19Rank 16 from verse 18
- John 14:21–23Rank 17 from verse 18
21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
22Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
21He that hath my commandements, and keepeth them, hee it is that loueth me: and he that loueth me shall be loued of my Father, and I will loue him, and will manifest my selfe to him.
22Iudas saith vnto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thy selfe vnto vs, and not vnto the world?
23Iesus answered, and saide vnto him, If a man loue mee, he will keepe my wordes: and my Father will loue him, and wee will come vnto him, and make our abode with him.
From verse 19
- Proverbs 26:3Rank 2 from verse 19
- Proverbs 30:22Rank 3 from verse 19
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Proverbs 29:17
To set right, instruct, reprove, discipline, chasten, or punish.
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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.
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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
To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.
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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.
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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.
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Proverbs 29:18
Something seen, especially a divinely given sight or revelation.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Sense 1: Of a living person or creature, to die, be killed, be destroyed, or be lost. Sense 2: Of a thing, condition, plan, thought, or work, to be ruined, decay, fail, vanish, or come to nothing.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
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Blessed, favoured, fortunate, or joyful.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 29:19
One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.
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Reproved, disciplined, or chastened for amendment.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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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.
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COMBINED MEANING
understand
To comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
16*When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
17*Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.
Selected passage18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
18‖Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the Law, happy is he.
Selected passage19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
19A seruant will not be corrected by words: for though hee vnderstand, hee will not answere.
Selected passage20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
20‖Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a foole then of him.