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Proverbs 9:11–12

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For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
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From verse 11

  1. Proverbs 10:27Rank 1 from verse 11
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    27The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

  2. Proverbs 3:2Rank 2 from verse 11
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    2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

  3. Proverbs 3:16Rank 3 from verse 11
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    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

  4. Deuteronomy 6:2Rank 4 from verse 11
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    2That thou mightest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.

From verse 12

  1. Job 22:2–3Rank 1 from verse 12
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    2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

    3Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

  2. 2 Peter 3:3–4Rank 2 from verse 12
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    3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

    4And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

  3. Ezekiel 18:20Rank 3 from verse 12
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    20The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

  4. Job 22:21Rank 4 from verse 12
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    21Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.

  5. Proverbs 16:26Rank 5 from verse 12
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    26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

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Proverbs 9:11

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

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

multiplied

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Made or became more numerous or abundant; increased in number, amount, extent, or degree.

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Proverbs 9:12

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

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.

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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

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

scornest

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Second-person singular present form of scorn, meaning to despise, deride, ridicule, or mock.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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alone

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1. Without others, company, or help; by oneself. 2. Only or solely. 3. In "let ... alone," to leave undisturbed or refrain from interfering with.

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

COMBINED MEANING

bear

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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.

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9:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

9:11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

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9:12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

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9:13¶ A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.

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