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Proverbs 8:33–36

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Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
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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;

From verse 34

  1. Luke 11:28Rank 1 from verse 34
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    28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  2. Matthew 7:24Rank 2 from verse 34
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    24¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

  3. Proverbs 3:13Rank 3 from verse 34
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    13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

  4. Acts 2:42Rank 4 from verse 34
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    42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

  5. Luke 10:39Rank 5 from verse 34
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    39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

From verse 35

  1. John 3:36Rank 1 from verse 35
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    36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

  2. 1 John 5:11–12Rank 2 from verse 35
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    11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

    12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

  3. Proverbs 12:2Rank 3 from verse 35
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    2A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

  4. Philippians 3:8Rank 4 from verse 35
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    8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

  5. John 17:3Rank 5 from verse 35
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    3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

From verse 36

  1. Proverbs 15:32Rank 1 from verse 36
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    32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

  2. Proverbs 1:31Rank 2 from verse 36
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    31Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

  3. 1 Corinthians 16:22Rank 3 from verse 36
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    22If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.

  4. John 15:23–24Rank 4 from verse 36
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    23He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

    24If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.

  5. Proverbs 12:1Rank 5 from verse 36
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    1WHOSO loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

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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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Proverbs 8:34

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

watching

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of watch. Remaining awake, observing, guarding, keeping vigil, or watching for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

gates

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Movable barriers and the entrances they close in walls, cities, courts, houses, or enclosed places; by extension, the city, jurisdiction, public place, or access represented by those entrances.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

waiting

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Remaining or attending in expectation, readiness, or service.

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

COMBINED MEANING

posts

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Sense 1: Upright supports or doorposts. Sense 2: Messengers or couriers sent swiftly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:35

COMBINED MEANING

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

findeth

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Third-person singular present form of find (to discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

COMBINED MEANING

favour

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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 8:36

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hate

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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

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

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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8:35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

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8:36But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

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9:1WISDOM hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:

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