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Proverbs 8:20–24

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20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
22The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
24When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
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Proverbs 8:20Cross-references · 14 ranked passages

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    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.

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    32Ye shall observe to do therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

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    8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

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    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.

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    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.

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    6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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    22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

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    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.

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    3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

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    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.

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    3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

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    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.

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    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.

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    4Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

Proverbs 8:21Cross-references · 14 ranked passages

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    4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

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    4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

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    14And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.

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    46And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

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    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.

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    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.

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    13We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:

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    11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

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    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.

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    31But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

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

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    7He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

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    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,

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    17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Proverbs 8:22Cross-references · 5 ranked passages

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    17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

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    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.

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    19The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

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    24O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

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    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.

Proverbs 8:23Cross-references · 7 ranked passages

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    24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

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    26¶ And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

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    5And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

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    2But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

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    6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

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    1THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

    2(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

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    10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

    11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Proverbs 8:24Cross-references · 8 ranked passages

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    9In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

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    20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

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    2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

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    5For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

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    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.

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    16¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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    20For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.

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    7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

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Proverbs 8:20

COMBINED MEANING

lead

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Sense 1: A soft, heavy metal. Sense 2: As a verb, to guide, conduct, or go before.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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midst

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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paths

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1. Figuratively, ways or courses of conduct, action, or direction. 2. Tracks, roads, routes, or ways of passage or travel.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 8:21

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cause

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Sense 1: A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case. Sense 2: As a verb, to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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love

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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.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fill

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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

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Proverbs 8:22

COMBINED MEANING

possessed

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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

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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before

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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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works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

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old

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:23

COMBINED MEANING

set

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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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everlasting

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1. Continuing without end. 2. Extending backward without beginning. 3. Enduring or permanent throughout the duration in view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 8:24

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forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

water

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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8:19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

8:20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

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8:21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

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8:22The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

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8:23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

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8:24When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.

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8:25Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

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