Proverbs 9:12–16
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thy selfe: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt beare it.
¶ A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
¶ *A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, & knoweth nothing.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.7.11.
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
For she sitteth at the doore of her house on a seate, in the high places of the Citie:
To call passengers who go right on their ways:
To call passengers who go right on their wayes:
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: and as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she saith to him;
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From verse 12
- Job 22:2–3Rank 1 from verse 12
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?
2Can a man be profitable vnto God? as ‖hee that is wise may be profitable vnto himselfe.
3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gaine to him, that thou makest thy waies perfite?
- 2 Peter 3:3–4Rank 2 from verse 12
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.
3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last dayes scoffers, walking after their owne lusts,
4And saying, Where is the promise of his comming? For since the fathers fell asleepe, all things continue as they were frō the beginning of the creation.
- Ezekiel 18:20Rank 3 from verse 12
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.
20The soule that sinneth, it shal die: the sonne shall not beare the iniquitie of the father, neither shal the father beare the iniquitie of the sonne; the righteousnesse of the righteous shall bee vpon him, and the wickednesse of the wicked shalbe vpon him.
- Proverbs 16:26Rank 5 from verse 12
- 2 Peter 3:16Rank 6 from verse 12
16As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
16As also in all his Epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to be vnderstood, which they that are vnlearned and vnstable wrest, as they doe also the other Scriptures, vnto their owne destruction.
- Isaiah 28:22Rank 7 from verse 12
22Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord God of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.
22Now therefore be yee not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I haue heard from the LORD God of hostes a consumption euen determined vpon the whole earth.
- Job 35:6–7Rank 8 from verse 12
6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?
7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?
6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or it thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou vnto him?
7*If thou be righteous, what giuest thou him? or what receiueth hee of thine hand?
From verse 13
- Proverbs 7:11Rank 1 from verse 13
- Proverbs 5:6Rank 2 from verse 13
- 1 Timothy 6:4Rank 3 from verse 13
- Proverbs 21:19Rank 4 from verse 13
- Proverbs 21:9Rank 5 from verse 13
From verse 14
- Proverbs 9:3Rank 1 from verse 14
- Proverbs 7:10–12Rank 2 from verse 14
10And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.
11(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:
12Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)
10And behold, there met him a woman, with the attire of an harlot, and subtill of heart.
11*(She is loud and stubburne, her feet abide not in her house:
12Now is shee without, now in the streetes, and lieth in waite at euery corner.)
From verse 15
- Proverbs 23:27–28Rank 1 from verse 15
27For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.
28She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
27*For an whore is a deepe ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.
28*‖She also lyeth in wait as for a pray, and increaseth the transgressours among men.
- Proverbs 7:25–27Rank 2 from verse 15
25Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
26For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
27Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
25Let not thine heart decline to her wayes, goe not astray in her paths.
26For shee hath cast downe many wounded: yea many strong men haue bene slaine by her.
27*Her house is the way to hell, going downe to the chambers of death.
- Proverbs 7:13–15Rank 3 from verse 15
13So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,
14I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.
15Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
13†So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face, said vnto him,
14† I haue peace offerings with me: this day haue I paid my vowes.
15Therefore came I forth to meete thee, diligently to seeke thy face, and I haue found thee.
From verse 16
- Proverbs 9:4Rank 1 from verse 16
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 9:12
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
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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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
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
Second-person singular present form of scorn, meaning to despise, deride, ridicule, or mock.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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
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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Proverbs 9:13
Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting or speaking without wisdom.
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Crying out or exclaiming.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616
Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 9:14
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
Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The place of sitting; throne; chair of state; tribunal; post of authority. That on which one sits: a chair, bench, stool or any other thing on which a person sits.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Physical locations or rooms. 2. Positions or offices. 3. Occasions, circumstances, or passages.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 9:15
1. To name. 2. To summon or invite. 3. To proclaim or address. 4. To request.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 9:16
Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: To change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change. Sense 2: One’s time or occasion in an order or succession.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To or toward this place or direction; in “hither and thither,” this way and that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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
Third-person singular present form of want, meaning to lack, be without, need, or come short of it.
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COMBINED MEANING
understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
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9:11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
9:11*For by me thy dayes shall be multiplied: and the yeeres of thy life shalbe increased.
9:12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
9:12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thy selfe: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt beare it.
Selected passage9:13¶ A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
9:13¶ *A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, & knoweth nothing.
Selected passage9:14For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
9:14For she sitteth at the doore of her house on a seate, in the high places of the Citie:
Selected passage9:15To call passengers who go right on their ways:
9:15To call passengers who go right on their wayes:
Selected passage9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
9:16Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: and as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she saith to him;
Selected passage9:17Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
9:17†Stollen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.