PROVERBS 23:18

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.”

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Proverbs 23:18 Translation & Meaning

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For כִּ֭י (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed For
surely אִם Used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not surely
there is יֵ֣שׁ There is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection) there is
an end; אַחֲרִ֑ית The last or end, hence, the future; also posterity end
and thine expectation וְ֝תִקְוָתְךָ֗ Literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy thine expectation
shall not לֹ֣א Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles not
be cut off. תִכָּרֵֽת׃ To cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh and passing between the pieces) cut off

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  • 16  Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

  • 17  Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

  • 18  For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

  • 19  Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

  • 20  Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:




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