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Proverbs 8:35–36

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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 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.

  6. Colossians 3:3Rank 6 from verse 35
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    3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

  7. Proverbs 3:13–18Rank 7 from verse 35
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    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.

  8. John 14:6Rank 8 from verse 35
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    6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  9. Ephesians 1:6Rank 9 from verse 35
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    6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

  10. Proverbs 1:33Rank 10 from verse 35
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    33But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

  11. John 3:16Rank 11 from verse 35
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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.

  12. Proverbs 4:22Rank 12 from verse 35
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    22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

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.

  6. Proverbs 20:2Rank 6 from verse 36
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    2The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

  7. Hebrews 10:29Rank 7 from verse 36
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    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?

  8. John 3:19–20Rank 8 from verse 36
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    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.

  9. Proverbs 5:11–12Rank 9 from verse 36
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    11And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

    12And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

  10. Ezekiel 18:31Rank 10 from verse 36
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    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?

  11. Hebrews 2:3Rank 11 from verse 36
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    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;

  12. Proverbs 5:22–23Rank 12 from verse 36
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    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.

  13. Ezekiel 33:11Rank 13 from verse 36
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    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?

  14. Acts 13:46Rank 14 from verse 36
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    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.

  15. Proverbs 21:6Rank 15 from verse 36
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    6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

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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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Proverbs 8:36

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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

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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.

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

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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