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Proverbs 8:34–35

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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.
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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.

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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.

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COMBINED MEANING

man

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

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watching

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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

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

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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