Proverbs 4:18–27
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
But the path of the iust is as the shining light that shineth more and more vnto the perfect day.
The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
The way of the wicked is as darknes: they know not at what they stumble.
¶ My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
¶ My sonne, attend to my words, incline thine eare vnto my sayings.
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
Let them not depart from thine eyes: keepe them in the midst of thine heart.
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
†For they are life vnto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. medicine.
¶ Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
¶ †Keepe thy heart with all diligence: for out of it are the issues of life.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. aboue all keeping.
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
†Put away from thee a froward mouth, and peruerse lips put farre from thee.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. frowardnesse of mouth and peruersnes of lips.
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
Let thine eyes looke right on, and let thine eye lids looke straight before thee.
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
‖Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy wayes be established.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, all thy wayes shalbe ordered aright.
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
*Turne not to the right hande nor to the left: remoue thy foot frō euil.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceDeut. 5.32
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From verse 18
12¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
12¶ Then spake Iesus againe vnto them, saying, *I am the light of the world: he that followeth mee, shall not walke in darkenesse, but shall haue the light of life.
- Daniel 12:3Rank 3 from verse 18
- Philippians 2:15Rank 4 from verse 18
15That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
15That yee may bee blamelesse and ‖harmelesse, the sonnes of God, without rebuke, in the middes of a crooked and peruerse nation, among whom ‖ye shine as lights in the world:
- 2 Corinthians 3:18Rank 5 from verse 18
18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glasse the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, from glorie to glorie, euen as ‖by the spirit of the Lord.
- 2 Peter 1:19Rank 6 from verse 18
19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
19We haue also a more sure word of prophecie, whereunto yee doe well that ye take heede, as vnto a light that shineth in a darke place, vntill the day dawne, and the day starre arise in your hearts:
- Matthew 5:14Rank 7 from verse 18
- Psalms 84:7Rank 8 from verse 18
- Isaiah 26:7Rank 9 from verse 18
- Matthew 5:16Rank 10 from verse 18
- 2 Samuel 23:4Rank 11 from verse 18
4And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
4And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the Sunne riseth, euen a morning, without cloudes; as the tender grasse springing out of the earth by cleare shining after raine:
- Revelation 22:5Rank 12 from verse 18
5And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
5*And there shalbe no night there, and they need no candle, neither light of the Sunne, for the Lord God giueth them light, and they shall reigne for euer and euer.
- 2 Peter 3:18Rank 13 from verse 18
- Revelation 21:23Rank 14 from verse 18
- Zechariah 14:6–7Rank 15 from verse 18
6And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark:
7But it shall be one day which shall be known to the Lord, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light.
6††And it shall come to passe in that day, that the light shall not be cleare, nor darke.
7‖**But it shall be one day, which shalbe knowen to the LORD, not day nor night: but it shal come to passe that at euening time it shalbe light.
3Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
3Then shal we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared, as the morning; & he shall come vnto vs, as the raine; as the latter and former raine vnto the earth.
- Matthew 5:45Rank 18 from verse 18
45That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
45That yee may be the children of your father which is in heauen: for he maketh his sunne to rise on the euill and on the good, and sendeth raine on the iust, and on the vniust.
From verse 19
- John 12:35Rank 1 from verse 19
35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
35Then Iesus said vnto them, Yet a little while is the light with you: walke while ye haue the light, lest darkdesse come vpon you: For he that walketh in darkenesse, knoweth not whither he goeth.
- Isaiah 59:9–10Rank 2 from verse 19
9¶ Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness.
10We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eyes: we stumble at noonday as in the night; we are in desolate places as dead men.
9¶ Therefore is iudgement farre from vs, neither doth iustice ouertake vs: we waite for light, but behold obscuritie, for brightnesse, but we walke in darknesse.
10We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eies: we stumble at noone day as in the night, we are in desolate places as dead men.
- Jeremiah 23:12Rank 3 from verse 19
12Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery ways in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith the Lord.
12Wherefore their way shalbe vnto them as slippery wayes in the darkenes: they shalbe driuen on and fall therein: for I will bring euill vpon them, euen the yeere of their visitation, saith the LORD.
- Job 18:5–6Rank 4 from verse 19
5Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
6The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.
5Yea, the light of the wicked shalbe put out, and the sparke of his fire shall not shine.
6The light shalbe darke in his tabernacle, and his ‖candle shalbe put out with him.
- 1 Samuel 2:9Rank 5 from verse 19
- Jeremiah 13:16Rank 6 from verse 19
16Give glory to the Lord your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.
16*Giue glory to the LORD your God before he cause darknesse, and before your feet stumble vpon the darke mountaines, and while yee looke for light, he turne it into the shadowe of death, and make it grosse darkenesse.
- John 11:10Rank 10 from verse 19
- Matthew 7:23Rank 11 from verse 19
- Proverbs 2:13Rank 12 from verse 19
- 1 John 2:11Rank 13 from verse 19
11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
11But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesse, and walketh in darknesse, and knoweth not whither hee goeth, because that darknesse hath blinded his eyes.
- Matthew 15:14Rank 14 from verse 19
From verse 20
- Proverbs 5:1Rank 1 from verse 20
- Isaiah 55:3Rank 2 from verse 20
3Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
3*Incline your eare, and come vnto me: heare, and your soule shall liue, and I will make an euerlasting couenant with you, euen the sure mercies of Dauid.
- Proverbs 6:20–21Rank 3 from verse 20
20¶ My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
21Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
20¶ *My sonne, keepe thy fathers commandement, and forsake not the law of thy mother.
21Binde them continually vpon thine heart, and tie them about thy necke.
- Proverbs 7:1Rank 4 from verse 20
- Psalms 78:1Rank 5 from verse 20
- Psalms 90:12Rank 6 from verse 20
- Matthew 17:5Rank 7 from verse 20
5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
5*While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud ouershadowed them: and behold a voyce out of the cloude, which saide, This is my beloued sonne, in whom I am well pleased: heare ye him.
From verse 21
- Proverbs 3:21Rank 1 from verse 21
- Proverbs 3:3Rank 2 from verse 21
- Proverbs 7:1–2Rank 3 from verse 21
- Psalms 40:8Rank 4 from verse 21
- Proverbs 2:1Rank 5 from verse 21
From verse 22
- Proverbs 12:18Rank 1 from verse 22
- Jeremiah 33:6Rank 2 from verse 22
- Proverbs 4:10Rank 3 from verse 22
- Proverbs 3:8Rank 4 from verse 22
- Proverbs 4:4Rank 5 from verse 22
From verse 23
45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth foorth that which is good: and an euill man out of the euill treasure of his heart, bringeth foorth that which is euill: For of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaketh.
- Matthew 12:34–35Rank 2 from verse 23
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being euil, speake good things? *For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth foorth good things: and an euill man out of the euill treasure, bringeth foorth euill things.
- Mark 7:21–23Rank 3 from verse 23
21For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
21*For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed euill thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22*Thefts, couetousnesse, wickednesse, deceit, lasciuiousnesse, an euill eye, blasphemie, pride, foolishnesse:
23All these euill things come from within, and defile the man.
- Psalms 139:23–24Rank 4 from verse 23
23Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
24And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
23Search me, O God, and knowe my heart: trie mee, and knowe my thoughts:
24†And see if there bee any wicked way in me: and leade me in the way euerlasting.
- Proverbs 13:3Rank 5 from verse 23
- Jeremiah 17:9Rank 6 from verse 23
- Matthew 15:19Rank 7 from verse 23
- Proverbs 23:19Rank 8 from verse 23
- Proverbs 28:26Rank 9 from verse 23
- Mark 14:38Rank 10 from verse 23
- James 1:14–15Rank 11 from verse 23
14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
14But euery man is tempted, when hee is drawen away of his owne lust, and entised.
15Then when lust hath conceiued, it bringeth forth sinne: and sinne, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
- Deuteronomy 4:9Rank 12 from verse 23
9Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons;
9Onely take heed to thy selfe, and keepe thy soule diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes haue seene, and lest they depart from thy heart all the dayes of thy life: but teach them thy sonnes, & thy sonnes sonnes:
- Hebrews 12:15Rank 13 from verse 23
- Proverbs 4:7Rank 14 from verse 23
- Proverbs 3:21Rank 15 from verse 23
- Proverbs 22:5Rank 16 from verse 23
- Proverbs 11:16Rank 17 from verse 23
- Ecclesiastes 5:13Rank 18 from verse 23
From verse 24
- James 1:26Rank 1 from verse 24
- Proverbs 8:8Rank 2 from verse 24
- Proverbs 8:13Rank 3 from verse 24
- Ephesians 4:25–31Rank 4 from verse 24
25Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
27Neither give place to the devil.
28Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
25Wherefore putting away lying, speake euery man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
26Be ye angry and sinne not, let not the Sunne go down vpon your wrath:
27Neither giue place to the deuill.
28Let him that stole, steale no more: but rather let him labour, working with his handes the thing which is good, that he may haue ‖to giue to him that needeth.
29Let no corrupt communication proceede out of your mouth, but that which is good ‖to the vse of edifying, that it may minister grace vnto the hearers.
30And grieue not the holy Sririt of God, whereby yee are sealed vnto the day of redemption.
31Let all bitternes, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and euill speaking, be put away from you, with all malice,
- Proverbs 6:12Rank 5 from verse 24
- 1 Peter 2:1Rank 6 from verse 24
- James 1:21Rank 7 from verse 24
21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
21Wherefore lay apart all filthinesse, and superfluitie of naughtinesse, & receiue with meeknesse the engrafted word, which is able to saue your soules.
- Colossians 3:8Rank 8 from verse 24
- 1 Timothy 6:5Rank 9 from verse 24
- Proverbs 17:20Rank 10 from verse 24
- Ezekiel 18:31Rank 12 from verse 24
31¶ Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
31¶ *Cast away from you all your transgressions, wherby yee haue transgressed, and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will yee die, O house of Israel?
From verse 25
- Psalms 119:37Rank 1 from verse 25
- Matthew 6:22Rank 2 from verse 25
- Proverbs 23:33Rank 4 from verse 25
- Proverbs 23:5Rank 5 from verse 25
From verse 26
- Hebrews 12:13Rank 1 from verse 26
- Psalms 37:23Rank 2 from verse 26
- Psalms 119:5Rank 3 from verse 26
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3Rank 4 from verse 26
- Haggai 1:5Rank 5 from verse 26
- Haggai 1:7Rank 6 from verse 26
- Proverbs 5:21Rank 7 from verse 26
- Psalms 119:59Rank 8 from verse 26
- Ezekiel 18:28Rank 9 from verse 26
- Ephesians 5:15Rank 10 from verse 26
- Psalms 40:2Rank 11 from verse 26
- 1 Thessalonians 3:13Rank 12 from verse 26
13To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
13To the end hee may stablish your hearts vnblameable in holinesse before God euen our Father, at the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ with all his Saints.
- Ephesians 5:17Rank 13 from verse 26
- Proverbs 5:6Rank 14 from verse 26
- 1 Peter 5:10Rank 15 from verse 26
10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
10But the God of all grace who hath called vs into his eternall glory by Christ Iesus, after that ye haue suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
From verse 27
- Deuteronomy 5:32Rank 1 from verse 27
- Joshua 1:7Rank 2 from verse 27
7Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
7Onely bee thou strong, and very courageous, that thou mayest obserue to doe according to all the Law, which Moses my seruant commaunded thee: *turne not from it to the right hand, or to the left, that thou mayest ‖prosper whither soeuer thou goest.
- Deuteronomy 28:14Rank 3 from verse 27
14And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.
14And thou shalt not go aside from any of the wordes which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to goe after other gods, to serue them.
- Proverbs 16:17Rank 4 from verse 27
- Deuteronomy 12:32Rank 5 from verse 27
- Isaiah 1:16Rank 6 from verse 27
- Romans 12:9Rank 7 from verse 27
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:18
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
A track, route, course, or way of travel or conduct.
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Right, righteous, upright, equitable, lawful, or fair.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of shine, meaning to emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor. To give light, real or figurative.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Complete, whole, sound, mature, upright, fully fitted, finished, exact, or lacking nothing required for the person, work, knowledge, state, purpose, or standard in view; to perfect is to bring to that intended completion or maturity.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:19
Sense 1: Absence of light. Sense 2: Obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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Sense 1: To trip, lose footing, or fall by striking against something. Sense 2: To err, fall, or be hindered figuratively. Sense 3: To cause another to trip, fall, err, or be hindered.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:20
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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1. To give heed, listen, or direct attention toward. 2. To wait upon, serve, or devote oneself to.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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To bend, bow, turn, tend, or direct toward; to direct one's attention or desire.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:21
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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
The middle, centre, interior, or intervening part of a place, body, company, or condition; among, within, surrounded by, or in the presence of persons or things.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:22
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
The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.
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Sense 1: Soundness or well-being of body. Sense 2: Healing, cure, or restoration to soundness. Sense 3: Saving help or deliverance.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:23
To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Earnest, careful, attentive, and persistent effort; prompt application of oneself to accomplish what is required.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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1. Ways of escape or deliverance. 2. Outgoings or sources.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:24
To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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1. Perverse or turned aside from what is right. 2. Contrary or opposed in conduct or response.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Literally, turned aside; hence, distorted from the right.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:25
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed. Sense 2: An appearance, countenance, expression, or aspect.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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1. Direct and not crooked, or proceeding without turning aside. 2. Upright, right, or made right.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:26
To weigh or consider carefully.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A track, route, course, or way of travel or conduct.
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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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COMBINED MEANING
established
Set firmly; founded, made stable, ordained, enacted, ratified, or confirmed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:27
Sense 1: To change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change. Sense 2: One’s time or occasion in an order or succession.
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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.
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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.
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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To take or put away in any manner; to cause to leave a person or thing; to banish or destroy. To cause to change place; to put from its place in any manner.
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Sense 1: The lower extremity used for standing or walking. Sense 2: A measure, base, or lowest part. Sense 3: As a verb, to tread or walk.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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17For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
17For they eate the bread of wickednesse, and drinke the wine of violence.
18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
18But the path of the iust is as the shining light that shineth more and more vnto the perfect day.
Selected passage19The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
19The way of the wicked is as darknes: they know not at what they stumble.
Selected passage20¶ My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
20¶ My sonne, attend to my words, incline thine eare vnto my sayings.
Selected passage21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
21Let them not depart from thine eyes: keepe them in the midst of thine heart.
Selected passage22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
22†For they are life vnto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
Selected passage23¶ Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
23¶ †Keepe thy heart with all diligence: for out of it are the issues of life.
Selected passage24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
24†Put away from thee a froward mouth, and peruerse lips put farre from thee.
Selected passage25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
25Let thine eyes looke right on, and let thine eye lids looke straight before thee.
Selected passage26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
26‖Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy wayes be established.
Selected passage27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
27*Turne not to the right hande nor to the left: remoue thy foot frō euil.
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