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Proverbs 29:18–22

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Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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From verse 18

  1. James 1:25Rank 1 from verse 18
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    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.

  2. Luke 11:28Rank 2 from verse 18
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    28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  3. Hosea 4:6Rank 3 from verse 18
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    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.

  4. John 13:17Rank 4 from verse 18
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    17If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

  5. Psalms 1:1–2Rank 5 from verse 18
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    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.

From verse 19

  1. Job 19:16Rank 1 from verse 19
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    16I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.

  2. Proverbs 26:3Rank 2 from verse 19
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    3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

  3. Proverbs 30:22Rank 3 from verse 19
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    22For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

From verse 20

  1. James 1:19Rank 1 from verse 20
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  2. Proverbs 26:12Rank 2 from verse 20
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    12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

  3. Proverbs 14:29Rank 3 from verse 20
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    29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  4. Ecclesiastes 5:2Rank 4 from verse 20
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    2Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

  5. Proverbs 29:11Rank 5 from verse 20
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    11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

From verse 22

  1. Proverbs 15:18Rank 1 from verse 22
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    18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  2. Proverbs 17:19Rank 2 from verse 22
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    19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

  3. Proverbs 26:21Rank 3 from verse 22
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    21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

  4. Proverbs 10:12Rank 4 from verse 22
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    12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

  5. Proverbs 14:17Rank 5 from verse 22
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    17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 29:18

COMBINED MEANING

vision

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Something seen, especially a divinely given sight or revelation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

perish

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

law

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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.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 29:19

COMBINED MEANING

servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

for

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

answer

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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 29:20

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

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

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

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

hope

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1. Expectation, trust, reliance, or the good expected. 2. The person or ground on which expectation rests. 3. To expect, look for, trust, or rely upon.

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

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 29:21

COMBINED MEANING

servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

child

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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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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

COMBINED MEANING

son

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

length

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1. The extent or measurement of something from end to end. 2. Duration or continuance in time. 3. In “at length,” at last or after a long time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 29:22

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

furious

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Full of intense anger, fury, rage, or violent indignation; expressing or executing severe rebuke or vengeance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

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

transgression

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The act of passing beyond or violating a law, command, or rule of duty; an offense, fault, or sin.

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

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29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

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29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

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29:20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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29:21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

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29:22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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29:23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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