Proverbs 8:34–36
Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Blessed is the man that heareth me: watching daily at my gates, waiting at the postes of my doores.
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
†For whoso findeth mee, findeth life, and shall obtaine fauour of the LORD.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. bring foorth.
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
But hee that sinneth against me, wrongeth his owne soule; all they that hate me, loue death.
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From verse 34
- Luke 11:28Rank 1 from verse 34
- Matthew 7:24Rank 2 from verse 34
- Proverbs 3:13Rank 3 from verse 34
- Luke 10:39Rank 5 from verse 34
- Psalms 27:4Rank 6 from verse 34
4One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.
4‖One thing haue I desired of the LORD, that will I seeke after: that I may dwel in the house of the LORD, all the dayes of my life, to behold the beautie of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
- Acts 17:11–12Rank 7 from verse 34
11These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
12Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
11These were more noble then those in Thessalonica, in that they receiued the word with all readinesse of minde, and searched the Scriptures dayly, whether those things were so.
12Therefore many of them beleeued: also of honourable women which were Greekes, and of men not a few.
- Psalms 84:10Rank 8 from verse 34
- Proverbs 2:3–4Rank 9 from verse 34
3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
3Yea if thou cryest after knowledge, and †liftest vp thy voyce for vnderstanding:
4*If thou seekest her as siluer, and searchest for her, as for hid treasures:
- Proverbs 3:18Rank 10 from verse 34
- Proverbs 1:21Rank 12 from verse 34
- Psalms 92:13Rank 13 from verse 34
- James 1:22–25Rank 14 from verse 34
22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
23For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
24For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
25But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers onely, deceiuing your owne selues.
23For if any be a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like vnto a man beholding his naturall face in a glasse:
24For hee beholdeth himselfe, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what maner of man he was.
25But who so looketh into the perfect Law of libertie, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetfull hearer, but a doer of the worke, this man shall be blessed in his ‖deed.
- John 8:31–32Rank 15 from verse 34
31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
31Then said Iesus to those Iewes which beleeued on him, If ye continue in my word, then are yee my disciples indeed.
32And ye shall know the Trueth, and the Trueth shall make you free.
From verse 35
- 1 John 5:11–12Rank 2 from verse 35
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.
11And this is the record, that God hath giuen to vs eternall life, and this life is in his Sonne.
12Hee that hath the Sonne, hath life; and hee that hath not the Sonne, hath not life.
- Proverbs 12:2Rank 3 from verse 35
- Philippians 3:8Rank 4 from verse 35
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,
8Yea doubtlesse, and I count all things but losse, for the excellencie of the knowledge of Christ Iesus my Lord: for whom I haue suffered the losse of all things, and doe count them but doung, that I may win Christ,
- Colossians 3:3Rank 6 from verse 35
- Proverbs 3:13–18Rank 7 from verse 35
13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
16Length of dayes is in her right hand: and in her left hand, riches and honour.
17Her wayes are wayes of plesantnesse: and all her pathes are peace.
18She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
- Ephesians 1:6Rank 9 from verse 35
- Proverbs 1:33Rank 10 from verse 35
- Proverbs 4:22Rank 12 from verse 35
From verse 36
- Proverbs 15:32Rank 1 from verse 36
- Proverbs 1:31Rank 2 from verse 36
- 1 Corinthians 16:22Rank 3 from verse 36
- John 15:23–24Rank 4 from verse 36
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.
23He that hateth me, hateth my Father also.
24If I had not done among thē the works which none other man did, they had not had sinne: but now haue they both seene, & hated both me & my father.
- Proverbs 12:1Rank 5 from verse 36
- Proverbs 20:2Rank 6 from verse 36
- Hebrews 10:29Rank 7 from verse 36
29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
29Of how much sorer punishment suppose ye, shall hee be thought worthy, who hath troden vnder foote y e Sonne of God, and hath counted the blood of the couenant wherwith he was sanctified, an vnholy thing, and hath done despite vnto the spirit of grace?
- John 3:19–20Rank 8 from verse 36
19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
19And this is the condemnation, *that light is come into the world, and men loued darknesse rather then light, because their deedes were euill.
20For euery one that doeth euill, hateth the light, neither commeth to the light, lest his deeds should be ‖reproued.
- Proverbs 5:11–12Rank 9 from verse 36
- Ezekiel 18:31Rank 10 from verse 36
31¶ Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
31¶ *Cast away from you all your transgressions, wherby yee haue transgressed, and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will yee die, O house of Israel?
- Hebrews 2:3Rank 11 from verse 36
3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great saluation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed vnto vs by them that heard him,
- Proverbs 5:22–23Rank 12 from verse 36
22¶ His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
23He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
22¶ †His owne iniquities shall take the wicked himselfe, and he shall be holden with the coards of his sinnes.
23He shall die without instruction, and in the greatnesse of his folly he shal goe astray.
- Ezekiel 33:11Rank 13 from verse 36
11Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
11**Say vnto them, As I liue, saith the LORD God, I haue no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turne from his way & liue: turne ye, turne ye from your euill wayes, for why wil ye die, O house of Israel?
- Acts 13:46Rank 14 from verse 36
46Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
46Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first haue bene spoken to you: but seeing yee put it from you, and iudge your selues vnworthy of euerlasting life, loe, we turne to the Gentiles.
- Proverbs 21:6Rank 15 from verse 36
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Proverbs 8:34
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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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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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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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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Remaining or attending in expectation, readiness, or service.
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Sense 1: Upright supports or doorposts. Sense 2: Messengers or couriers sent swiftly.
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Proverbs 8:35
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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Third-person singular present form of find (to discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience).
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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To gain, acquire, receive, secure, or attain.
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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.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Proverbs 8:36
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
Sins: violates the law of God or a known duty.
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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
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.
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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.
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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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33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
33Heare instruction, and bee wise, and refuse it not.
34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
34Blessed is the man that heareth me: watching daily at my gates, waiting at the postes of my doores.
Selected passage35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
35†For whoso findeth mee, findeth life, and shall obtaine fauour of the LORD.
Selected passage36But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
36But hee that sinneth against me, wrongeth his owne soule; all they that hate me, loue death.
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