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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14
Introduction
| 1 | From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices. |
Verse 1
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
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- wise
- 24:3,4, 31:10-31, Ruth 4:11
- the foolish
- 9:13-15, 19:13, 21:9,19, 1 Kings 16:31, 21:24,25, 2 Kings 11:1
Verse 2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
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- that walketh
- 16:17, 28:6, 1 Kings 3:6, Job 1:1, 28:28, Psalms 25:21, 112:1, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Malachi 2:5,6, Acts 9:31, 10:22,35
- but
- 11:12, Job 12:4, Psalms 123:3,4, Luke 10:16, 16:14, Romans 2:4,5, 2 Timothy 3:2,3
Verse 3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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- the mouth
- 18:6, 21:24, 22:8, 28:25, 1 Samuel 2:3, Job 5:21, Psalms 12:3, 31:18, 52:1,2, Psalms 57:4, Daniel 7:20, James 3:5,6, 2 Peter 2:18, Revelation 15:5,6
- but
- 12:6, Romans 10:9,10, Revelation 3:10, 12:11
Verse 4
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
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- clean
- Amos 4:6
- but
- 13:23, 1 Corinthians 9:9-11
Verse 5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
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- 25, 6:19, 12:17, 13:5, 19:5,9, Exodus 20:16, 23:1, 1 Kings 21:13, 22:12-14
Verse 6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
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- scorner
- 18:2, 26:12, Isaiah 8:20, Jeremiah 8:9, Matthew 6:22,23, 11:25-27, Romans 1:21-28, Romans 9:31,32, 1 Corinthians 3:18,19, 8:2, 2 Peter 3:3-5
- knowledge
- 8:9, 17:24, Psalms 119:18,98-100, Matthew 13:11,12, James 1:5
Verse 7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
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- 9:6, 13:20, 19:27, 1 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:11
Verse 8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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- wisdom
- 2:9, 8:20, Psalms 111:10, 119:5,34,35,73, 143:8, Ephesians 5:17, Colossians 1:9,10, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, James 3:13
- folly
- 11:18, Jeremiah 13:20; *marg:; Luke 12:19,20, Ephesians 4:22, 2 Timothy 3:13
Verse 9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
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- Fools
- 1:22, 10:23, 26:18,19, 30:20, Job 15:16, 34:7-9, Jude 1:18
- among
- 3:4, 8:35, 12:2, 13:15, Romans 14:17,18
Verse 10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
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- heart
- 15:13, 18:14, 1 Samuel 1:10, 2 Kings 4:27, Job 6:2-4, 7:11, 9:18, 10:1, Ezekiel 3:14, Mark 14:33,34, John 12:27
- his, etc
- Heb. the bitterness of his soul.
- Genesis 42:21
- and
- Psalms 25:14, John 14:18,23, Philippians 4:7, 1 Peter 1:8, Revelation 2:17
Verse 11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
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- house
- 3:33, 12:7, 21:12, Job 8:15, 15:34, 18:14,15,21, 20:26-28, 21:28, Job 27:13-23, Zechariah 5:4, Matthew 7:26,27
- the tabernacle
- 11:28, 21:20, Job 8:6, Psalms 112:2,3, 128:3, Isaiah 58:11,12
Verse 12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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- 12:15, 16:25, 30:12, Matthew 7:13,14, Luke 13:24, Romans 6:21, Galatians 6:3, Ephesians 5:6, James 1:22
Verse 13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
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- 5:4, Ecclesiastes 2:2,10,11, 7:5,6, 11:9, Luke 16:25, James 4:9, Revelation 18:7,8
Verse 14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
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- backslider
- 1:32, Jeremiah 2:19, 8:5, 17:5, Hosea 4:16, Zephaniah 1:6, Hebrews 3:12, 2 Peter 2:20-22
- filled
- 1:31, 12:14, Ezekiel 22:31
- a good
- 10, John 4:14, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Galatians 6:4,8
Verse 15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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- simple
- 4:26, 22:3, 27:12, Romans 16:18,19, Ephesians 4:14, 5:17, 1 John 4:1
- the prudent
- 8, Amos 5:13, Acts 13:7
Verse 16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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- feareth
- 3:7, 16:6,17, 22:3, Genesis 33:9, 42:18, Nehemiah 5:15, Job 31:21-23, Psalms 119:120, 1 Thessalonians 5:22
- the fool
- 7:22, 28:14, 29:9, 1 Kings 19:2, 20:10,11,18, Ecclesiastes 10:13, Mark 6:17-19,24,25, John 9:40
Verse 17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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- that
- 29, 12:16, 15:18, 16:32, 22:24, 29:22, Ecclesiastes 7:9, James 1:19
- a man
- 6:18, 12:2, Esther 3:6, 7:5,6, Isaiah 32:7, Jeremiah 5:26-29
Verse 18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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- inherit
- 3:35, 11:29, Jeremiah 16:19, 44:17, Matthew 23:29-32, 1 Peter 1:18
- the prudent
- 4:7-9, 11:30, Daniel 12:3, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4
Verse 19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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- Genesis 42:6, 43:28, Exodus 8:8, 9:27,28, 11:8, 2 Kings 3:12, Esther 7:7,8, Psalms 49:14, Isaiah 60:14, Micah 7:9,10,16,17, Malachi 4:3, Acts 16:39, Revelation 3:9
Verse 20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
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- poor
- 10:15, 19:7, Job 6:21-23, 19:13,14, 30:10
- but
- 19:4,6, Esther 3:2, 5:10,11
- the rich hath many friends
- Heb. many are the lovers of the rich.
Verse 21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
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- that despiseth
- 11:12, 17:5, 18:3, Job 31:13-15, 35:5,6, Psalms 22:24, Luke 18:9, James 2:5,6,14-16
- he that hath
- 31, 11:24,25, 19:17, 28:27, Psalms 41:1,2, 112:5,9, Ecclesiastes 11:1,2, Isaiah 58:7-12, Daniel 4:27, Matthew 25:34-46, Luke 6:30-36, Acts 20:35, Hebrews 6:12, 1 John 3:17-22
Verse 22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
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- err
- 17, 12:2, Isaiah 32:7,8
- but
- Genesis 24:27, Psalms 25:10, 61:7, Matthew 5:7, John 1:17
- devise
- 19:22, 2 Chronicles 6:8
Verse 23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
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- all
- 12:24, 28:19, John 6:27, Hebrews 6:10,11
- but
- 10:10, Ecclesiastes 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, 1 Timothy 5:13
Verse 24
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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- crown
- Psalms 112:9, Ecclesiastes 7:11,12, Isaiah 33:6, Luke 16:9
- foolishness
- 27:22, Psalms 49:10-13, Luke 12:19,20, 16:19-25
Verse 25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
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- 5, Acts 20:21,26,27, 26:16-20, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Peter 3:3
Verse 26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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- fear
- 3:7,8,25,26, 19:23, Genesis 31:42, Psalms 34:7-11, 112:1,6-8, 115:13,14, Ecclesiastes 7:18, Malachi 3:16-18, 4:2, Acts 9:31
- his
- 18:10, Isaiah 26:20,21, Jeremiah 15:11, 32:39,40
Verse 27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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- a fountain
- 13:14, Isaiah 33:6, Revelation 21:6
- to
- 2:10-18, 22:5, Psalms 18:5, Ecclesiastes 7:26
Verse 28
In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
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- Exodus 1:12,22, 1 Kings 4:20,21, 20:27, 2 Kings 10:32,33, 13:7
Verse 29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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- slow
- 17, 15:18, 16:32, Numbers 12:3, Matthew 11:29, 1 Corinthians 13:4,5, James 1:19, 3:17,18
- but
- 22:24,25, 25:8,28, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Daniel 3:19-25, Matthew 2:16
- hasty
- Heb. short. exalteth.
- 4:8, Ecclesiastes 10:6
Verse 30
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
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- sound
- 4:23, Psalms 119:80, 2 Timothy 1:7
- envy
- Job 5:2, Psalms 112:10, Acts 7:9, Romans 1:29, James 4:5
- rottenness
- 3:8, 12:4, 17:22
Verse 31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
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- that oppresseth
- 17:5, 22:2,16,22,23, Job 31:13-16, Psalms 12:5, Ecclesiastes 5:8, Matthew 25:40-46
- but
- 21, 19:17, Matthew 25:40, John 12:8, 2 Corinthians 8:7-9, 1 John 3:17-21, 4:21
Verse 32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
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- driven
- Job 18:18, 27:20-22, Psalms 58:9, Daniel 5:26-30, John 8:21,24, Romans 9:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:3
- the righteous
- Genesis 49:18, Job 13:15, 19:25-27, Psalms 23:4, 37:37, Luke 2:29, 1 Corinthians 15:55-58, 2 Corinthians 1:9, 5:8, Philippians 1:21,23, 2 Timothy 4:18, Revelation 14:13
Verse 33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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- 12:16,23, 13:16, 15:2,28, 29:11, Ecclesiastes 10:3
Verse 34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
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- Righteousness
- Deuteronomy 4:6-8, 28:1-14, Judges 2:6-14, Jeremiah 2:2-25, Hosea 13:1
- but
- Deuteronomy 28:15-68, 29:18-28, Psalms 107:34, Ezekiel 16:1-63, 22:1-23
- any people
- Heb. nations.
Verse 35
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
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- king's
- 19:12,13, 20:8,26, 22:11, 25:5, 29:12, Psalms 101:4-8, Matthew 24:45-51, Luke 12:42-48
- him
- 10:5, 17:2, 19:26
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