Proverbs 29:6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of an euill man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and reioyce.
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- Ecclesiastes 9:12Rank 1 from verse 6
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.
12*For man also knoweth not his time, as the fishes that are taken in an euil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sonnes of men snared in an euill time, when it falleth suddenly vpon them.
- Exodus 15:1Rank 2 from verse 6
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.
1¶ Then sang *Moses and the children of Israel this song vnto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing vnto the LORD: for he hath triumphed gloriously, the horse and his rider hath he throwen into the Sea.
- 2 Timothy 2:26Rank 3 from verse 6
- 1 Peter 1:8Rank 4 from verse 6
- Job 18:7–10Rank 5 from verse 6
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.
7The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his owne counsell shall cast him downe.
8For hee is cast into a net by his owne feete, & he walketh vpon a snare.
9The grinne shall take him by the heele, and the robber shall preuaile against him.
10The snare is †laide for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.
- Psalms 11:6Rank 6 from verse 6
- Psalms 118:15Rank 7 from verse 6
- Psalms 132:16Rank 8 from verse 6
- Psalms 97:11Rank 9 from verse 6
- Romans 5:2–3Rank 10 from verse 6
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;
2By whom also wee haue accesse by faith, into this grace wherein wee stand, and reioyce in hope of the glory of God.
3And not onely so, but we glory in tribulations also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience:
- Isaiah 8:14–15Rank 11 from verse 6
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.
14*And he shalbe for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rocke of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a ginne, and for a snare to the inhabitants of Ierusalem.
15*And many among them shall stumble and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.
- Proverbs 12:13Rank 13 from verse 6
- Proverbs 5:22Rank 14 from verse 6
- 1 John 1:4Rank 15 from verse 6
- Proverbs 11:5–6Rank 16 from verse 6
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.
5†The righteousnesse of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his owne wickednesse.
6*The righteousnesse of the vpright shall deliuer them: but transgressours shall be taken in their owne naughtinesse.
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Proverbs 29:6
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.
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transgression
The act of passing beyond or violating a law, command, or rule of duty; an offense, fault, or sin.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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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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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.
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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.
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Third-person singular present form of do: does.
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To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.
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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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5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
6In the transgression of an euill man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and reioyce.
Selected passage7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
7*The righteous considereth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.