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Proverbs 9:11

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

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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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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

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multiplied

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

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

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

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

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