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Proverbs 8:17–21

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Proverbs 8:17

17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Proverbs 8:18

18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:19

19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

Proverbs 8:20

20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

Proverbs 8:21

21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

love

Affection, goodwill, devoted regard, or charity; as a verb, to regard with such affection or goodwill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

find

To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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Proverbs 8:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

yea

Yes; truly; an expression of affirmation or emphasis.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

righteousness

The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Proverbs 8:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fruit

The produce of a plant; offspring; or the result and effect of conduct, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

yea

Yes; truly; an expression of affirmation or emphasis.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fine

Pure or refined; of excellent quality; also a payment imposed as a penalty, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

righteousness

The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

midst

The middle or central part; the position among or surrounded by others.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

paths

Ways, tracks, or courses followed in travel or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cause

A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case; as a verb, to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

love

Affection, goodwill, devoted regard, or charity; as a verb, to regard with such affection or goodwill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

inherit

To receive, possess, or enjoy as an heir, allotment, gift, or lasting possession.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fill

To make full, supply to capacity, satisfy, occupy, or complete what is lacking, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

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From verse 17

  1. John 14:23
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  2. John 14:21
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  3. Psalms 91:14
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  4. Isaiah 55:6
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  5. 1 John 4:19
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From verse 18

  1. Proverbs 3:16
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  2. Matthew 6:33
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  3. Luke 16:11–12
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  4. Philippians 4:19
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  5. Ephesians 3:8
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From verse 19

  1. Proverbs 10:20
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  2. Proverbs 3:14
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  3. Ecclesiastes 7:12
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  4. Proverbs 8:10
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From verse 20

  1. John 10:27–28
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  2. Deuteronomy 5:32
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  3. Psalms 32:8
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  4. Proverbs 4:11–12
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  5. Isaiah 2:3
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From verse 21

  1. 1 Peter 1:4
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  2. Proverbs 24:4
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  3. Genesis 15:14
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  4. Matthew 25:46
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  5. 1 Samuel 2:8
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