Proverbs 8:19–22
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
*My fruite is better then gold, yea then fine gold, and my reuenue then choise siluer.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceProu.3.14.
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
‖I leade in the way of righteousnesse, in the midst of the pathes of iudgment.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, walke.
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
That I may cause those that loue me, to inherite substance: and I will fill their treasures.
The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
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From verse 19
- Proverbs 10:20Rank 1 from verse 19
- Proverbs 3:14Rank 2 from verse 19
- Ecclesiastes 7:12Rank 3 from verse 19
- Proverbs 8:10Rank 4 from verse 19
From verse 20
- John 10:27–28Rank 1 from verse 20
27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
27My sheepe heare my voyce, and I know them, and they follow me.
28And I giue vnto them eternall life, and they shall neuer perish, neither shall any man plucke them out of my hand.
- Deuteronomy 5:32Rank 2 from verse 20
- Psalms 32:8Rank 3 from verse 20
- Proverbs 4:11–12Rank 4 from verse 20
11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
12When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
11I haue taught thee in the way of wisedome: I haue lead thee in right pathes.
12*When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitned, and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
- Isaiah 2:3Rank 5 from verse 20
3And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
3And many people shall goe & say; Come yee and let vs go vp to the mountaine of the LORD, to the house of the God of Iacob, and he will teach vs of his wayes, and we will walke in his pathes: for out of Zion shall goe forth the lawe, and the word of the LORD from Ierusalem.
- Proverbs 3:6Rank 6 from verse 20
- Proverbs 6:22Rank 7 from verse 20
- Psalms 25:4–5Rank 8 from verse 20
4Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
4*Shewe mee thy wayes, O LORD: teach me thy pathes.
5Lead me in thy trueth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my saluation, on thee doe I waite all the day.
- Psalms 23:3Rank 9 from verse 20
- Isaiah 49:10Rank 10 from verse 20
10They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
10*They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heate nor sunne smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, euen by the springs of water shall he guide them.
- Revelation 7:17Rank 12 from verse 20
17For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
17For the Lambe, which is in the middest of the throne, shall feede them, and shall leade them vnto liuing fountaines of waters: *and God shal wipe away all teares from their eyes.
- Proverbs 4:25–27Rank 13 from verse 20
25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
25Let thine eyes looke right on, and let thine eye lids looke straight before thee.
26‖Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy wayes be established.
27*Turne not to the right hande nor to the left: remoue thy foot frō euil.
- Isaiah 55:4Rank 14 from verse 20
From verse 21
- 1 Peter 1:4Rank 1 from verse 21
- Proverbs 24:4Rank 2 from verse 21
- Genesis 15:14Rank 3 from verse 21
- Matthew 25:46Rank 4 from verse 21
- 1 Samuel 2:8Rank 5 from verse 21
8He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.
8*He raiseth vp the poore out of the dust, and lifteth vp the begger from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORDs, and hee hath set the world vpon them.
- Hebrews 10:34Rank 6 from verse 21
34For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
34For yee had compassion of me in my bonds, and tooke ioyfully the spoyling of your goods, knowing in your selues that yee haue in heauen a better and an induring substance.
- Proverbs 1:13Rank 7 from verse 21
- Psalms 16:11Rank 8 from verse 21
- John 1:1–18Rank 9 from verse 21
1IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
6¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
11He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
15¶ John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
16And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
18No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
1¶ In the beginning was the Word, & the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2*The same was in the beginning with God.
3*All things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
5And the light shineth in darknesse, and the darknesse comprehended it not.
6¶ *There was a man sent from God, whose name was Iohn.
7The same came for a witnesse, to beare witnesse of the light, that all men through him might beleeue.
8Hee was not that light, but was sent to beare witnesse of that light.
9 That was the true light, which lighteth euery man that commeth into the world.
10Hee was in the world, and *the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
11Hee came vnto his owne, and his owne receiued him not.
12But as many as receiued him, to them gaue hee ‖power to become the sonnes of God, euen to them that beleeue on his Name:
13Which were borne, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14*And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among vs (& we beheld his glory, the glory as of the onely begotten of the Father) full of grace and trueth.
15¶ Iohn bare witnesse of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that commeth after me, is preferred before me, for he was before me.
16And of his *fulnesse haue all wee receiued, and grace for grace.
17For the Law was giuen by Moses, but grace and trueth came by Iesus Christ.
18*No man hath seene God at any time: the onely begotten Sonne, which is in the bosome of the Father, he hath declared him.
- Proverbs 6:31Rank 10 from verse 21
- Proverbs 8:18Rank 11 from verse 21
- Revelation 21:7Rank 12 from verse 21
- Ephesians 3:19–20Rank 13 from verse 21
19And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
20Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
19And to know the loue of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that yee might bee filled with all the fulnesse of God.
20Now vnto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly aboue all that wee aske or thinke, according to the power that worketh in vs,
- Romans 8:17Rank 14 from verse 21
From verse 22
- Colossians 1:17Rank 1 from verse 22
- John 1:1–2Rank 2 from verse 22
- Proverbs 3:19Rank 3 from verse 22
- Psalms 104:24Rank 4 from verse 22
- Job 28:26–28Rank 5 from verse 22
26When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
27Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
26When hee made a decree for the raine, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
27Then did he see it, ‖and declare it, he prepared it, yea and searched it out.
28*And vnto man he said, Behold, the feare of the LORD, that is wisedome, and to depart from euill, is vnderstanding.
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Proverbs 8:19
Sense 1: The produce borne by plants or the land. Sense 2: Offspring or increase. Sense 3: A result, product, consequence, character, or work proceeding from something.
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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Income, proceeds, return, or yield received from property, taxation, trade, or produce.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The act of choosing; a selection. Sense 2: Selected, excellent, or preferred.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.
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Proverbs 8:20
Sense 1: A soft, heavy metal. Sense 2: As a verb, to guide, conduct, or go before.
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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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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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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.
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1. Figuratively, ways or courses of conduct, action, or direction. 2. Tracks, roads, routes, or ways of passage or travel.
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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.
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Proverbs 8:21
Sense 1: A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case. Sense 2: As a verb, to make something happen.
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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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To receive or possess as one's portion or inheritance.
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Sense 1: To make full, occupy capacity, satisfy, supply what is lacking, or complete. Sense 2: A full or satisfying amount or measure.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Valuable things laid up. Sense 2: To store or keep as precious.
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Proverbs 8:22
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of possess, meaning to have, hold, occupy, obtain, or take as one's own.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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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The start, first part, or earliest point in time, order, or action.
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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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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.
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8:18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
8:18*Riches and honour are with me, yea durable riches and righteousnesse.
8:19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
8:19*My fruite is better then gold, yea then fine gold, and my reuenue then choise siluer.
Selected passage8:20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
8:20‖I leade in the way of righteousnesse, in the midst of the pathes of iudgment.
Selected passage8:21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
8:21That I may cause those that loue me, to inherite substance: and I will fill their treasures.
Selected passage8:22The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
8:22The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
Selected passage8:23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
8:23I was set vp from euerlasting, from the beginning, or euer the earth was.