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Proverbs 8:28–33

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When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
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From verse 29

  1. Psalms 104:9Rank 1 from verse 29
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    9Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

  2. Jeremiah 5:22Rank 2 from verse 29
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    22Fear ye not me? saith the Lord: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?

  3. Genesis 1:9–10Rank 3 from verse 29
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    9¶ And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

    10And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

  4. Job 38:4–11Rank 4 from verse 29
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    4Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.

    5Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?

    6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;

    7When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

    8Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?

    9When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it,

    10And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,

    11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?

  5. Psalms 104:5Rank 5 from verse 29
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    5Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

From verse 30

  1. John 1:1–3Rank 1 from verse 30
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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.

  2. John 1:18Rank 2 from verse 30
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    18No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

  3. Isaiah 42:1Rank 3 from verse 30
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    1BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

  4. Matthew 3:17Rank 4 from verse 30
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    17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  5. John 12:28Rank 5 from verse 30
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    28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

From verse 31

  1. Psalms 16:3Rank 1 from verse 31
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    3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

  2. John 13:1Rank 2 from verse 31
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    1NOW before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

  3. Psalms 40:6–8Rank 3 from verse 31
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    6Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.

    7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,

    8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

  4. 2 Corinthians 8:9Rank 4 from verse 31
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    9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

  5. John 4:34Rank 5 from verse 31
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    34Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

From verse 32

  1. Luke 11:28Rank 1 from verse 32
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    28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  2. Psalms 119:1–2Rank 2 from verse 32
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    1BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

    2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

  3. Psalms 1:1–4Rank 3 from verse 32
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    1BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

    2But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

    3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

    4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

  4. Psalms 128:1Rank 4 from verse 32
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    1BLESSED is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.

  5. Proverbs 5:7Rank 5 from verse 32
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    7Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

From verse 33

  1. Proverbs 4:1Rank 1 from verse 33
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    1HEAR, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

  2. Psalms 81:11–12Rank 2 from verse 33
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    11But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.

    12So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.

  3. Proverbs 1:8Rank 3 from verse 33
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    8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

  4. Proverbs 5:1Rank 4 from verse 33
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    1MY son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:

  5. Proverbs 1:2–3Rank 5 from verse 33
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    2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

    3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:28

COMBINED MEANING

established

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Set firmly; founded, made stable, ordained, enacted, ratified, or confirmed.

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

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clouds

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Sense 1: Visible masses of condensed vapour in the sky. Sense 2: Figures of covering, multitude, or obscurity.

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strengthened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

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deep

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Sense 1: Great in depth, or a place far beneath the surface. Sense 2: The sea, an abyss of waters, or deep waters. Sense 3: Profound, hidden, or difficult to reach or understand.

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strenghtened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 8:29

COMBINED MEANING

gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

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

COMBINED MEANING

sea

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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

decree

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Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.

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

COMBINED MEANING

should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

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

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

commandment

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Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.

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

COMBINED MEANING

appointed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of appoint. Sense 1: To assign, designate, establish, or set for a particular purpose, office, or time. Sense 2: To supply, allot, furnish, or equip with provisions or equipment.

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

COMBINED MEANING

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:30

COMBINED MEANING

delight

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Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.

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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Proverbs 8:31

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.

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part

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Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.

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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

COMBINED MEANING

delights

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Sense 1: Great pleasures, joys, or things that give pleasure. Sense 2: As a verb, gives great pleasure.

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:32

COMBINED MEANING

hearken

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1. To listen attentively or give heed. 2. To give regard, consent, or act in response.

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COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

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COMBINED MEANING

keep

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To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:33

COMBINED MEANING

hear

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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

instruction

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Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.

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

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8:27When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

8:28When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

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8:29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

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8:30Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

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8:31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

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8:32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

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8:33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

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8:34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

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