Psalms 34:12–21
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
*What man is hee that desireth life; and loueth many dayes, that he may see good?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-reference1.Pet.3.10.
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Keepe thy tongue from euill, and thy lippes from speaking guile.
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Depart from euill, and doe good: seeke peace and pursue it.
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
*The eies of the LORD are vpon the righteous; and his eares are open vnto their crie.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob.36.7. psal.33.18. 1.Pet.3.12.
The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
The face of the LORD is against them that doe euill; to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
The righteous crie, and the LORD heareth; and deliuereth them out of all their troubles.
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
††The LORD is nigh vnto them that are of a broken heart: and saueth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. to the broken of heart.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. contrite of spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD deliuereth him out of them all.
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
‖Euill shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shalbe desolate.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, shalbe guilty.
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From verse 12
- 1 Peter 3:10–12Rank 1 from verse 12
10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
12For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
10For hee that will loue life, and see good dayes, let him refraine his tongue from euil, and his *lips that they speake no guile:
11Let him eschew euil and do good, let him seeke peace and ensue it.
12For the eyes of the Lord are ouer the righteous, and his eares are open vnto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is †against them that doe euill.
- Deuteronomy 30:20Rank 2 from verse 12
20That thou mayest love the Lord thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.
20That thou maiest loue the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voyce, and that thou mayest cleaue vnto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy dayes, that thou mayest dwell in the land, which the LORD sware vnto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Iacob, to giue them.
- Deuteronomy 6:2Rank 3 from verse 12
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.
2That thou mightest feare the LORD thy God, to keepe all his Statutes, and his Commandements which I command thee; thou, and thy sonne, and thy sonnes sonne, all the dayes of thy life: and that thy dayes may be prolonged.
- Psalms 91:16Rank 4 from verse 12
- Ecclesiastes 12:13Rank 5 from verse 12
- Ecclesiastes 3:13Rank 6 from verse 12
- Psalms 4:6Rank 7 from verse 12
- Psalms 21:4Rank 9 from verse 12
- Ecclesiastes 2:3Rank 10 from verse 12
3I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.
3*††I sought in mine heart to giue my selfe vnto wine, (yet acquainting mine heart with wisedome) and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sonnes of men, which they should doe vnder the heauen all the dayes of their life.
From verse 13
- James 3:5–10Rank 1 from verse 13
5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
7For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
8But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
10Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
5Euen so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things: behold, how great ‖a matter a litle fire kindleth.
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquitie: so is the tongue amongst our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell.
7For euery †kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of †mankind.
8But the tongue can no man tame, it is an vnruly euill, ful of deadly poyson.
9Therewith blesse wee God, euen the Father: and therewith curse wee men, which are made after the similitude of God.
10Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing: my brethren, these things ought not so to be.
- Psalms 141:3Rank 2 from verse 13
- Proverbs 21:23Rank 3 from verse 13
- 1 Peter 2:22Rank 4 from verse 13
- Colossians 3:9Rank 5 from verse 13
- James 1:19Rank 6 from verse 13
- James 1:26Rank 7 from verse 13
- Proverbs 13:3Rank 8 from verse 13
- Psalms 39:1Rank 10 from verse 13
- Matthew 12:35–37Rank 11 from verse 13
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
36But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth foorth good things: and an euill man out of the euill treasure, bringeth foorth euill things.
36But I say vnto you, That euery idle word that men shall speake, they shall giue accompt thereof in the day of Iudgement.
37For by thy wordes thou shalt bee iustified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
- Proverbs 12:19Rank 12 from verse 13
- Proverbs 12:22Rank 13 from verse 13
- Proverbs 18:21Rank 14 from verse 13
- 1 Peter 2:1Rank 15 from verse 13
- Proverbs 19:9Rank 16 from verse 13
- Psalms 55:11Rank 17 from verse 13
- Revelation 14:4–5Rank 18 from verse 13
4These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
4These are they which were not defiled with women: for they are virgines: These are they which follow the Lambe whithersoeuer hee goeth: These †were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits vnto God, and to the Lambe.
5And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
- Isaiah 63:8Rank 19 from verse 13
- Proverbs 12:7Rank 20 from verse 13
From verse 14
- Psalms 37:27Rank 1 from verse 14
- 1 Peter 3:11Rank 2 from verse 14
- Hebrews 12:14Rank 3 from verse 14
- 3 John 1:11Rank 4 from verse 14
- Romans 12:9Rank 5 from verse 14
- Romans 12:18Rank 6 from verse 14
- James 3:17–18Rank 7 from verse 14
17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
17But the wisedome that is from aboue, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easie to be intreated, full of mercy, and good fruits, ‖without partialitie, and without hypocrisie.
18And the fruit of righteousnesse is sowen in peace, of them that make peace.
- Proverbs 3:7Rank 8 from verse 14
- Romans 14:19Rank 9 from verse 14
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Rank 10 from verse 14
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11Rank 11 from verse 14
- Matthew 5:9Rank 12 from verse 14
- Titus 2:14Rank 13 from verse 14
- Romans 14:17Rank 14 from verse 14
- Proverbs 13:14Rank 15 from verse 14
- Proverbs 8:13Rank 16 from verse 14
- Psalms 120:7Rank 17 from verse 14
- 2 Timothy 2:19Rank 18 from verse 14
19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
19Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth ‖sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
- Isaiah 1:16–17Rank 20 from verse 14
16¶ Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
17Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
16¶ Wash yee, make you cleane, put away the euill of your doings from before mine eyes, *cease to doe euill,
17Learne to doe well, seeke iudgement, ‖relieue the oppressed, iudge the fatherlesse, plead for the widow.
- Acts 10:38Rank 21 from verse 14
38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
38How God anointed Iesus of Nazareth with the holy Ghost, and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the deuill: for God was with him.
- Galatians 6:10Rank 22 from verse 14
- Proverbs 16:16–17Rank 23 from verse 14
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
16*How much better is it to get wisedome, then gold? and to get vnderstanding, rather to be chosen then siluer?
17The high way of the vpright is to depart from euill: hee that keepeth his way, preserueth his soule.
- Hebrews 13:16Rank 24 from verse 14
From verse 15
- 1 Peter 3:12Rank 1 from verse 15
- Psalms 34:17Rank 2 from verse 15
- Psalms 33:18Rank 3 from verse 15
- Psalms 130:2Rank 5 from verse 15
- Psalms 34:6Rank 6 from verse 15
- 2 Chronicles 6:40Rank 7 from verse 15
- Daniel 9:17–23Rank 8 from verse 15
17Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.
18O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.
19O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy name.
20¶ And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God for the holy mountain of my God;
21Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.
22And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.
23At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.
17Now therefore, O our God, heare the prayer of thy seruant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine vpon thy Sanctuary that is desolate, for the LORDs sake.
18††O my God, encline thine eare and heare: open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, & the city, which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.
19O LORD heare, O LORD forgiue, O LORD hearken and doe: deferre not for thine owne sake, O my God: for thy citie, & thy people are called by thy Name.
20¶ And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sinne, and the sinne of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God, for the holy Mountaine of my God:
21*†Yea whiles I was speaking in praier, euen the man Gabriel, whom I had seene in the vision at the beginning, being caused to flie swiftly, touched me about the time of the euening oblation.
22†And he informed mee, and talked with mee, and said; O Daniel, I am now come foorth to giue thee skill and vnderstanding.
23††At the beginning of thy supplications the commandement came forth, and I am come to shew thee: for thou art greatly beloued: therefore vnderstand the matter, & consider the vision.
- Isaiah 37:14–21Rank 9 from verse 15
14¶ And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord.
15And Hezekiah prayed unto the Lord, saying,
16O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.
17Incline thine ear, O Lord, and hear; open thine eyes, O Lord, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God.
18Of a truth, Lord, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and their countries,
19And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.
20Now therefore, O Lord our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the Lord, even thou only.
21¶ Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:
14¶ And Hezekiah receiued the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it, and Hezekiah went vp vnto the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.
15And Hezekiah prayed vnto the LORD, saying,
16O LORD of hostes, God of Israel, that dwellest betweene the Cherubims, thou art the God, euen thou alone, of all the kingdomes of the earth, thou hast made heauen and earth.
17Encline thine eare, O LORD, and heare, Open thine eyes, O LORD, and see, and heare all the wordes of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproch the liuing God.
18†Of a trueth, LORD, the kings of Assyria haue laid waste all the nations and their countreys,
19†And haue cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of mens hands, wood and stone: therfore they haue destroyed them.
20Now therefore, O LORD our God, saue vs from his hand, that all the kingdomes of the earth may knowe, that thou art the LORD, euen thou onely.
21¶ Then Isaiah the sonne of Amoz sent vnto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Wheras thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:
From verse 16
- Proverbs 10:7Rank 1 from verse 16
- Jeremiah 17:13Rank 2 from verse 16
13O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the Lord, the fountain of living waters.
13**O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall bee written in the earth, because they haue forsaken the LORD the fountaine of liuing waters.
- Jeremiah 44:11Rank 3 from verse 16
- Leviticus 17:10Rank 5 from verse 16
10¶ And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.
10¶ And whatsoeuer man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that soiourne among you, that eateth any maner of blood, I will euen set my face against that soule that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.
4And though they go into captivity before their enemies, thence will I command the sword, and it shall slay them: and I will set mine eyes upon them for evil, and not for good.
4And though they goe into captiuitie before their enemies, thence will I commaund the sword, and it shall slay them: and I will *set mine eyes vpon them for euill, and not for good.
- Ecclesiastes 8:10Rank 7 from verse 16
10And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also vanity.
10And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come, and gone from the place of the Holy, and they were forgotten in the city, where they had so done: this is also vanitie.
- Ezekiel 14:7–8Rank 8 from verse 16
7For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to inquire of him concerning me; I the Lord will answer him by myself:
8And I will set my face against that man, and will make him a sign and a proverb, and I will cut him off from the midst of my people; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.
7For euery one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that soiourneth in Israel, which separateth himselfe from me, and setteth vp his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumbling blocke of his iniquitie before his face, and commeth to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me, I the LORD will answere him by my selfe.
8*And I wil set my face against that man, and will make him a signe and a prouerbe, and I will cut him off from the midst of my people, and yee shall know that I am the LORD.
- Leviticus 26:17Rank 9 from verse 16
17And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
17And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slaine before your enemies: they that hate you shall reigne ouer you, and *ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
- Psalms 10:16Rank 10 from verse 16
From verse 17
- Psalms 145:18–20Rank 1 from verse 17
18The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
18The LORD is nigh vnto all them that call vpon him: to all that call vpon him in trueth.
19Hee will fulfill the desire of them that feare him: he also will heare their cry, and will saue them.
20The LORD preserueth all them that loue him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
- Isaiah 65:24Rank 2 from verse 17
- Psalms 34:19Rank 3 from verse 17
- Psalms 34:6Rank 4 from verse 17
- Psalms 91:15Rank 5 from verse 17
- Psalms 34:15Rank 6 from verse 17
- Acts 12:5–11Rank 7 from verse 17
5Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
6And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
7And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
9And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
5Peter therefore was kept in prison, but prayer was made ‖without ceasing of the Church vnto God for him.
6And when Herode would haue brought him foorth, the same night Peter was sleeping betweene two Souldiers, bound with two chaines, and the Keepers before the doore kept the prison.
7And beholde, the Angel of the Lord came vpon him, and a light shined in the prison: and hee smote Peter on the side, and raised him vp, saying, Arise vp quickely. And his chaines fell off from his hands.
8And the Angel said vnto him, Girde thy selfe, and binde on thy sandales: And so he did. And he sayth vnto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
9And hee went out, and followed him, and wist not that it was true which was done by the Angel: but thought he saw a vision.
10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came vnto the yron gate that leadeth vnto the citie, which opened to them of his owne accord: and they went out and passed on thorow one streete, and foorthwith the Angel departed from him.
11And when Peter was come to himselfe, hee said, Now I know of a suretie, that the Lord hath sent his Angel, and hath deliuered mee out of the hand of Herode, and from all the expectation of the people of the Iewes.
- 2 Chronicles 32:24Rank 8 from verse 17
- 2 Chronicles 32:20–21Rank 9 from verse 17
20And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.
21¶ And the Lord sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword.
20For this cause Hezekiah the king, and the Prophet Isaiah the sonne of Amoz, prayed and cryed to heauen.
21¶ *And the LORD sent an Angel, which cut off all the mightie men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the campe of the king of Assyria: so hee returned with shame of face to his owne land. And when hee was come into the house of his god, they that came foorth of his owne bowels, †slew him there with the sword.
From verse 18
- Psalms 147:3Rank 1 from verse 18
- Psalms 145:18Rank 2 from verse 18
- Isaiah 57:15Rank 3 from verse 18
15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
15For thus saith the High and loftie One that inhabiteth eternitie, whose Name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place: with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to reuiue the spirit of the humble, and to reuiue the heart of the contrite ones.
- Isaiah 61:1Rank 4 from verse 18
1THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
1¶ *The Spirit of the LORD God is vpon me, because the LORD hath anointed me, to preach good tidings vnto the meeke, hee hath sent me to binde vp the broken hearted, to proclaime libertie to the captiues, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound:
- Psalms 51:17Rank 5 from verse 18
- Ezekiel 36:26Rank 6 from verse 18
26A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
26*A new heart also will I giue you, and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stonie heart out of your flesh, and I will giue you an heart of flesh.
- Isaiah 66:2Rank 7 from verse 18
2For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
2For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things haue beene, saith the LORD: but to this man wil I looke, euen to him that is poore and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
- Isaiah 55:6Rank 8 from verse 18
18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
18*The Spirit of the Lord is vpon mee, because hee hath anointed mee, to preach the Gospel to the poore, he hath sent mee to heale the broken hearted, to preach deliuerance to the captiues, and recouering of sight to the blinde, to set at libertie them that are bruised,
- Psalms 85:9Rank 10 from verse 18
- Psalms 119:151Rank 11 from verse 18
- 2 Kings 22:19Rank 12 from verse 18
19Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith the Lord.
19Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thy selfe before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy cloathes, and wept before me; I also haue heard thee, saith the LORD.
- Ezekiel 36:31Rank 13 from verse 18
31Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.
31Then shall yee remember your owne euil waies, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe your selues in your owne sight for your iniquities, and for your abominations.
- Psalms 75:1Rank 14 from verse 18
From verse 19
- Psalms 34:17Rank 1 from verse 19
- 1 Peter 4:12–13Rank 2 from verse 19
12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
12Beloued, thinke it not strange concerning the fiery triall, which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened vnto you.
13But reioyce in as much as yee are partakers of Christes sufferings; that when his glory shalbe reueiled, ye may be glad also with exceeding ioy.
- 2 Corinthians 4:17Rank 3 from verse 19
- Psalms 34:6Rank 4 from verse 19
- John 16:33Rank 5 from verse 19
33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
33These things I haue spoken vnto you, that in me ye might haue peace, in the world ye shall haue tribulation: but be of good cheare, I haue ouercome the world.
- Psalms 34:4Rank 6 from verse 19
- 2 Timothy 3:11–12Rank 7 from verse 19
11Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
11Persecutions, afflictions which came vnto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra, what persecutions I indured: but out of them all the Lord deliuered me.
12Yea, and all that will liue godly in Christ Iesus, shall suffer persecution.
- Proverbs 24:16Rank 9 from verse 19
- 2 Corinthians 4:7–12Rank 10 from verse 19
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
11For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
12So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
7But we haue this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellencie of the power may be of God, and not of vs.
8Wee are troubled on euery side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but ‖not in despaire,
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast downe, but not destroyed.
10Alwayes bearing about in the body, the dying of the Lord Iesus, that the life also of Iesus might bee made manifest in our body.
11For we which liue, are always deliuered vnto death for Iesus sake, that the life also of Iesus might bee made manifest in our mortall flesh.
12So then death worketh in vs, but life in you.
- Psalms 71:20Rank 11 from verse 19
- 1 Thessalonians 3:3–4Rank 12 from verse 19
3That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
4For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
3That no man should be mooued by these afflictions: for your selues know that we are appointed therunto.
4For verily when wee were with you, we told you before, that we should suffer tribulation, euen as it came to passe and ye know.
- Hebrews 11:33–38Rank 13 from verse 19
33Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
34Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
35Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
36And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
37They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
38(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
33Who through faith subdued kingdomes, wrought righteousnesse, obteined promises, stopped the mouthes of Lions,
34Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakenesse were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
35Women receiued their dead raised to life againe: and others were *tortured, not accepting deliuerance, that they might obtaine a better resurrection.
36And others had triall of cruell mockings and scourgings, yea moreouer, of bonds and imprisonment.
37They were stoned, they were sawen asunder, were tempted, were slaine with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskinnes, and goat skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented.
38Of whome the world was not worthy: they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dennes and caues of the earth.
- Acts 14:22Rank 14 from verse 19
22Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
22Confirming the soules of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, aud that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdome of God.
12So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
12So the LORD blessed the latter end of Iob, more then his beginning: for he had fourteene thousand sheepe, and sixe thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand shee asses.
- Revelation 7:14–17Rank 16 from verse 19
14And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
15Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
16They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
17For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
14And I said vnto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and haue washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lambe.
15Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serue him day and night in his Temple: and hee that sitteth on the Throne shal *dwell among them.
16*They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more, neither shall the Sunne light on them, nor any heate.
17For the Lambe, which is in the middest of the throne, shall feede them, and shall leade them vnto liuing fountaines of waters: *and God shal wipe away all teares from their eyes.
- 2 Corinthians 11:23–27Rank 17 from verse 19
23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
24Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.
25Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;
26In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;
27In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
23Are they ministers of Christ? I speake as a foole, I am more: in labors more abundant: in stripes aboue measure: in prisons more frequent: in deaths oft.
24Of the Iewes fiue times receiued I *forty stripes saue one.
25Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned: thrice I suffered shipwracke: a night and a day I haue bene in the deepe.
26 In iourneying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my owne countreymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the citie, in perils in the wildernesse, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren,
27In wearinesse and painfulnesse, in watchings often, in hunger & thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakednes.
- James 5:10–11Rank 18 from verse 19
10Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
11Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
10Take, my brethren, the Prophets, who haue spoken in the Name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
11Beholde, wee count them happie which endure. Ye haue heard of the patience of Iob, and haue seene the end of the Lord: that the Lord is very pitifull and of tender mercie.
- Job 30:9–31Rank 19 from verse 19
9And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.
10They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.
11Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me.
12Upon my right hand rise the youth; they push away my feet, and they raise up against me the ways of their destruction.
13They mar my path, they set forward my calamity, they have no helper.
14They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.
15Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud.
16And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction have taken hold upon me.
17My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest.
18By the great force of my disease is my garment changed: it bindeth me about as the collar of my coat.
19He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and ashes.
20I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me not.
21Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me.
22Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride upon it, and dissolvest my substance.
23For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.
24Howbeit he will not stretch out his hand to the grave, though they cry in his destruction.
25Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor?
26When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.
27My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.
28I went mourning without the sun: I stood up, and I cried in the congregation.
29I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls.
30My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat.
31My harp also is turned to mourning, and my organ into the voice of them that weep.
9*And now am I their song, yea I am their by-word.
10They abhorre me, they flee farre from me, †and spare not to spit in my face.
11Because hee hath loosed my cord and afflicted me, they haue also let loose the bridle before me.
12Upon my right hand rise the youth, they push away my feete, and they raise vp against mee the wayes of their destruction.
13They marre my path, they set forward my calamitie, they haue no helper.
14They came vpon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselues vpon me.
15Terrours are turned vpon mee: they pursue †my soule as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloude.
16And now my soule is powred out vpon me: the dayes of affliction haue taken hold vpon me.
17My bones are pierced in mee in the night season: and my sinewes take no rest.
18By the great force of my disease, is my garment changed: it bindeth mee about as the collar of my coat.
19He hath cast mee into the myre, and I am become like dust and ashes.
20I crie vnto thee, and thou doest not heare me: I stand vp, and thou regardest me not.
21Thou art †become cruell to me: with †thy strong hand thou opposest thy selfe against me.
22Thou liftest me vp to the wind: thou causest me to ride vpon it, and dissoluest my ‖substance.
23For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all liuing.
24Howbeit he will not stretch out his hand to the †graue, though they cry in his destruction.
25*Did not I weepe †for him that was in trouble? was not my soule grieued for the poore?
26When I looked for good, then euill came vnto mee: and when I waited for light, there came darkenes.
27My bowels boyled and rested not: the dayes of affliction preuented mee.
28I went mourning without the Sunne: I stood vp, and I cried in the Congregation.
29*I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to ‖owles.
30My skinne is blacke vpon mee, and my bones are burnt with heat.
31My harpe also is turned to mourning, and my organe into the voyce of them that weepe.
From verse 20
- John 19:36Rank 1 from verse 20
- Psalms 35:10Rank 2 from verse 20
10All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
10All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like vnto thee which deliuerest the poore from him that is too strong for him, yea the poore and the needy, from him that spoileth him?
- Psalms 91:12Rank 3 from verse 20
- Daniel 6:22–24Rank 4 from verse 20
22My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
23Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.
24¶ And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den.
22My God hath sent his Angel, and hath shut the lyons mouthes that they haue not hurt me: forasmuch as before him, innocencie was found in me; and also before thee, O king, haue I done no hurt.
23Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel vp out of the denne: so Daniel was taken vp out of the den, and no maner of hurt was found vpon him, because he beleeued in his God.
24¶ And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of Lyons, them, their children, and their wiues: and the Lyons had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or euer they came at the bottome of the den.
From verse 21
- Psalms 94:23Rank 1 from verse 21
- Isaiah 3:11Rank 2 from verse 21
- Proverbs 24:16Rank 3 from verse 21
- 2 Thessalonians 1:9Rank 4 from verse 21
- Psalms 37:12–15Rank 5 from verse 21
12The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
13The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
14The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
12‖The wicked plotteth against the iust, and gnasheth vpon him with his teeth.
13*The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is comming.
14†The wicked haue drawen out the sword, and haue bent their bow to cast downe the poore and needy, and to slay such as be of vpright conuersation.
15Their sword shall enter into their owne heart, and their bowes shall be broken.
- Psalms 89:23Rank 6 from verse 21
- Luke 19:14Rank 7 from verse 21
- 1 Samuel 19:4–5Rank 8 from verse 21
4¶ And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:
5For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
4¶ And Ionathan spake good of Dauid vnto Saul his father, and said vnto him, Let not the King sinne against his seruant, against Dauid: because hee hath not sinned against thee, and because his workes haue bene to thee ward very good.
5For he did put his *life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, & the LORD wrought a great saluation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst reioyce: Wherefore then wilt thou sinne against innocent blood, to slay Dauid without a cause?
- 1 Thessalonians 2:15–16Rank 9 from verse 21
15Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
16Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
15Who both killed the Lord Iesus, and their owne Prophets, and haue ‖persecuted vs: and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
16Forbidding vs to speake to the Gentiles, that they might bee saued, to fill vp their sinnes alway: for the wrath is come vpon them to the vttermost.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6Rank 10 from verse 21
- Luke 19:27Rank 11 from verse 21
- Psalms 37:30–40Rank 12 from verse 21
30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
31The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
33The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
34Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
35I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
36Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
37Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
38But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
39But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
40And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisedome; and his tongue talketh of iudgement.
31‖The Law of his God is in his heart: none of his steps shall slide.
32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
33The LORD will not leaue him in his hand, nor condemne him when he is iudged.
34Wait on the LORD, and keepe his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
35‖I haue seene the wicked in great power: and spreading himselfe like a greene bay tree.
36Yet he passed away, and loe he was not: yea, I sought him, but hee could not be found.
37Marke the perfect man, and behold the vpright: for the end of that man is peace.
38But the transgressours shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shalbe cut off.
39But the saluation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
40And the LORD shall helpe them and deliuer them: he shall deliuer them from the wicked, and saue them because they trust in him.
- Psalms 40:15Rank 13 from verse 21
- 1 Kings 22:37Rank 14 from verse 21
- 1 Kings 22:8Rank 15 from verse 21
8And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
8And the king of Israel said vnto Iehoshaphat, There is yet one man, (Micaiah the sonne of Imlah) by whom we may enquire of the LORD; but I hate him, for he doth not prophesie good concerning me, but euill. And Iehoshaphat said, Let not the King say so.
- 1 Samuel 31:4Rank 16 from verse 21
4Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.
4Then said Saul vnto his armour bearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these vncircumcised come and thrust me through, and ‖abuse mee. But his armour bearer would not, for he was sore afraid: therfore Saul tooke a sword, & fell vpon it.
- Exodus 20:7Rank 17 from verse 21
- John 15:18–23Rank 18 from verse 21
18If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
19If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
20Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
21But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.
22If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.
23He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
18If the world hate you, yee know that it hated me before it hated you.
19If ye were of the world, the world would loue his owne: But because yee are not of the world, but I haue chosen you out of the world, therfore the world hateth you.
20*Remember the word that I said vnto you, The seruant is not greater then the Lord: if they haue persecuted me, they will also persecute you: if they haue kept my saying, they will keepe yours also.
21But all these things will they doe vnto you for my Names sake, because they know not him that sent me.
22If I had not come, and spoken vnto them, they had not had sinne: but now they haue no ‖cloke for their sinne.
23He that hateth me, hateth my Father also.
- Luke 19:41–44Rank 20 from verse 21
41¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
42Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
43For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,
44And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.
41¶ And when he was come neere, he beheld the city and wept ouer it,
42Saying, If thou hadst knowen, euen thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong vnto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
43For the dayes shall come vpon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compasse thee round, and keepe thee in on euery side,
44And shall lay thee euen with the ground, and thy children within thee: and they shall not leaue in thee one stone vpon another, because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
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DEFINED WORDS
Psalms 34:12
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.
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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Psalms 34:13
To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.
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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Deceit, treachery, fraud, or deceitful cunning used to mislead or entrap.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Psalms 34:14
1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
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1. To follow or chase in order to overtake. 2. To seek after and continue earnestly toward an aim.
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Psalms 34:15
The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
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Plural form of ear. Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.
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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.
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Psalms 34:16
The front of the head and its countenance or expression; the front, surface, outward appearance, presence, view, or personally known identity of a person, place, or thing.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Sense 1: To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument. Sense 2: Figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
remembrance
1. The act or state of remembering; recollection or mindful regard; the continued memory or notice of someone or something. 2. Something that brings or keeps someone or something to mind; a memorial or reminder.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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COMBINED MEANING
rememberance
1. The act or state of remembering; recollection or mindful regard; the continued memory or notice of someone or something. 2. Something that brings or keeps someone or something to mind; a memorial or reminder.
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DEFINED WORDS
Psalms 34:17
Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Disturbances, afflictions, difficulties, or causes of distress.
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DEFINED WORDS
Psalms 34:18
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Near or close in place, time, relationship, kinship, condition, access, or degree; approaching, drawing close, at hand, or almost.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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Third-person singular present form of save (to rescue, preserve, deliver, or keep from loss or danger).
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Broken and humbled in heart or spirit; deeply sorrowful.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604
Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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DEFINED WORDS
Psalms 34:19
COMBINED MEANING
afflictions
Troubles, distresses, pains, or sufferings.
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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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DEFINED WORDS
Psalms 34:21
Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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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
To kill or put to death.
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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.
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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Of a place or land, left empty, uninhabited, waste, ruined, barren, or without former use and fruitfulness. 2. Of a person or people, bereft, forsaken, solitary, or left without help, comfort, family, or support. 3. As a verb, to make empty, waste, ruined, or bereft.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
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34:1I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
34:1¶ I will blesse the LORD at all times: his prayse shall continually bee in my mouth.
34:2My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
34:2My soule shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall heare thereof, and be glad.
34:3O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
34:3O magnifie the LORD with me, and let vs exalt his name together.
34:4I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
34:4I sought the LORD, and hee heard me; and deliuered mee from all my feares.
34:5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
34:5‖They looked vnto him, and were lightned: and their faces were not ashamed.
34:6This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
34:6This poore man cried, and the LORD heard him; and saued him out of all his troubles.
34:7The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
34:7The Angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that feare him, and deliuereth them.
34:8O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
34:8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
34:9O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
34:9O feare the LORD yee his Saints: for there is no want to them that feare him.
34:10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
34:10The young lyons doe lacke, and suffer hunger: but they that seeke the LORD, shall not want any good thing.
34:11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
34:11Come yee children, hearken vnto me: I will teach you the feare of the LORD.
34:12What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
34:12*What man is hee that desireth life; and loueth many dayes, that he may see good?
Selected passage34:13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
34:13Keepe thy tongue from euill, and thy lippes from speaking guile.
Selected passage34:14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
34:14Depart from euill, and doe good: seeke peace and pursue it.
Selected passage34:15The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
34:15*The eies of the LORD are vpon the righteous; and his eares are open vnto their crie.
Selected passage34:16The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
34:16The face of the LORD is against them that doe euill; to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
Selected passage34:17The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
34:17 The righteous crie, and the LORD heareth; and deliuereth them out of all their troubles.
Selected passage34:18The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
34:18††The LORD is nigh vnto them that are of a broken heart: and saueth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Selected passage34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD deliuereth him out of them all.
Selected passage34:20He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
34:20He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Selected passage34:21Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
34:21‖Euill shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shalbe desolate.
Selected passage34:22The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
34:22The LORD redeemech the soule of his seruants: and none of them that trust in him, shalbe desolate.