Proverbs 6:2–3
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the wordes of thy mouth.
Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
‖Doe this now, my sonne, and deliuer thy selfe, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend: goe, humble thy selfe, and make sure thy friend.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, so shalt thou preuaile with thy friend.
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- James 4:10Rank 1 from verse 3
- 2 Samuel 24:14Rank 2 from verse 3
14And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the Lord; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.
14And Dauid saide vnto Gad, I am in a great strait: let vs fall now into the hand of the LORD (for his mercies are ‖great,) and let me not fall into the hand of man.
- Psalms 31:8Rank 3 from verse 3
- 2 Chronicles 12:5Rank 4 from verse 3
5¶ Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the Lord, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.
5¶ Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the Princes of Iudah that were gathered together to Ierusalem because of Shishak, and said vnto them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye haue forsaken me, and therfore haue I also left you in the hand of Shishak.
- 2 Chronicles 36:12Rank 5 from verse 3
12And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord his God, and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet speaking from the mouth of the Lord.
12And hee did that which was euill in the sight of the LORD his God, and humbled not himselfe before Ieremiah the Prophet, speaking from the mouth of the LORD.
- Exodus 10:3Rank 6 from verse 3
3And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.
3And Moses and Aaron came in vnto Pharaoh, and saide vnto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrewes, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thy selfe before mee? Let my people goe, that they may serue me.
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Proverbs 6:2
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
1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.
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1. Caught or trapped in a snare. 2. Figuratively entangled or brought into binding danger or difficulty.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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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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1. Received, accepted, or chosen. 2. Seized or captured. 3. Carried or laid hold of.
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Proverbs 6:3
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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Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.
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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
1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.
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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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One joined to another by affection, goodwill, or alliance; to support or befriend.
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Sense 1: Lowly in mind or condition; free from pride. Sense 2: To abase or bring low.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Certain, firm, secure, dependable, or firmly established.
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6:1MY son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
6:1¶ My sonne, if thou bee surety for thy friend, it thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
6:2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
6:2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the wordes of thy mouth.
Selected passage6:3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
6:3‖Doe this now, my sonne, and deliuer thy selfe, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend: goe, humble thy selfe, and make sure thy friend.
Selected passage6:4Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
6:4Giue not sleepe to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.