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Proverbs 29:6

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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 9:12Rank 1 from verse 6
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    12For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.

  2. Exodus 15:1Rank 2 from verse 6
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    1THEN sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

  3. 2 Timothy 2:26Rank 3 from verse 6
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    26And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

  4. 1 Peter 1:8Rank 4 from verse 6
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    8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

  5. Job 18:7–10Rank 5 from verse 6
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    7The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.

    8For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.

    9The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him.

    10The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.

  6. Psalms 11:6Rank 6 from verse 6
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    6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

  7. Psalms 118:15Rank 7 from verse 6
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    15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

  8. Psalms 132:16Rank 8 from verse 6
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    16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

  9. Psalms 97:11Rank 9 from verse 6
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    11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

  10. Romans 5:2–3Rank 10 from verse 6
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    2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

    3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

  11. Isaiah 8:14–15Rank 11 from verse 6
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    14And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

    15And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.

  12. James 1:2Rank 12 from verse 6
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    2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

  13. Proverbs 12:13Rank 13 from verse 6
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    13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

  14. Proverbs 5:22Rank 14 from verse 6
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    22¶ His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.

  15. 1 John 1:4Rank 15 from verse 6
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    4And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

  16. Proverbs 11:5–6Rank 16 from verse 6
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    5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

    6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

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Proverbs 29:6

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

COMBINED MEANING

evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

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COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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snare

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1. Figuratively, something that catches, entangles, endangers, or brings a person into bondage or restraint. 2. A trap, noose, or device for catching.

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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

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

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

COMBINED MEANING

sing

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To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

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29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

29:6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

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29:7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

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