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Proverbs 9:6–9

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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.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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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.

From verse 8

  1. Proverbs 13:18Rank 1 from verse 8
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    18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

  2. Psalms 141:5Rank 2 from verse 8
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    5Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

  3. Proverbs 23:9Rank 3 from verse 8
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    9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  4. Proverbs 15:12Rank 4 from verse 8
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    12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

  5. Matthew 7:6Rank 5 from verse 8
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    6¶ Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

From verse 9

  1. Proverbs 1:5Rank 1 from verse 9
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    5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  2. 1 John 5:13Rank 2 from verse 9
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    13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

  3. Matthew 13:11–12Rank 3 from verse 9
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    11He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

    12For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

  4. 1 John 2:20–21Rank 4 from verse 9
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    20But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

    21I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

  5. Proverbs 25:12Rank 5 from verse 9
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    12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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.

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

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 9:8

COMBINED MEANING

reprove

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To expose, demonstrate, convict, refute, correct, censure, or call to account for fault, error, sin, or false words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lest

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For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.

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

COMBINED MEANING

hate

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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rebuke

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1. A reproof, censure, or expression of blame or displeasure; to reprove or censure. 2. To command something to cease or be restrained.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 9:9

COMBINED MEANING

instruction

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Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

teach

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To instruct, inform, train, show, counsel, or communicate knowledge or doctrine.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

increase

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Sense 1: Growth, produce, yield, offspring, gain, or enlargement. Sense 2: To grow, multiply, add to, enlarge, or intensify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

learning

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of learn, meaning to gain knowledge, receive instruction, or come to know.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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9:5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.

9:6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

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9:7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

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9:8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

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9:9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

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

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