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Proverbs 4:25
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Proverbs 4:25
25Let 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.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 4:25
To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
The organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, judgment, or presence, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)
To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Direct, level, upright, or not crooked, proceeding without turning aside.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
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From verse 25
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Open the full verse study37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
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Open the full verse study22The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
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Open the full verse study1I MADE a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
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Open the full verse study33Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
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Open the full verse study5Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
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