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Proverbs 9:6–7

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Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
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From verse 6

  1. Proverbs 13:20Rank 1 from verse 6
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    20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

  2. Proverbs 4:11Rank 2 from verse 6
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    11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

  3. Luke 13:24Rank 3 from verse 6
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    24¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

  4. 2 Corinthians 6:17Rank 4 from verse 6
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    17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

  5. Acts 2:40Rank 5 from verse 6
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    40And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

From verse 7

  1. Proverbs 15:12Rank 1 from verse 7
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    12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

  2. Proverbs 23:9Rank 2 from verse 7
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    9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  3. 2 Chronicles 36:16Rank 3 from verse 7
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    16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

  4. 2 Chronicles 24:20–22Rank 4 from verse 7
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    20And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you.

    21And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the Lord.

    22Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The Lord look upon it, and require it.

  5. 2 Chronicles 25:15–16Rank 5 from verse 7
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    15Wherefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?

    16And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

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Proverbs 9:6

COMBINED MEANING

forsake

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To leave, abandon, desert, reject, renounce, cease following, or withdraw from a person, place, way, command, duty, affection, or former course.

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live

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Sense 1: As a verb, to have or continue in life; to remain alive, be restored to life, or not die. Sense 2: To dwell, abide, or continue in a place, state, relation, or manner of life. Sense 3: To subsist or be sustained by or upon what is named. Sense 4: As an adjective, alive rather than dead; or containing fire and not extinguished.

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

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in

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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.

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understanding

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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.

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Proverbs 9:7

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shame

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Sense 1: A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor. Sense 2: As a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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blot

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1. To wipe away, erase, efface, or remove from sight, writing, record, name, or remembrance. 2. A stain, blemish, disgrace, or reproach.

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

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5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.

6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

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7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

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8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

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