Proverbs 8:36

“But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.”

"But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death." - Proverbs 8:36
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What does Proverbs 8:36 mean?

Proverbs 8:36 (KJV) states, "But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death." This verse is taken from the book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wisdom literature found in the Old Testament of the Bible. The book is attributed to King…

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The Weight of Sin: A Journey Towards Life

Proverbs 8:36, in the King James Version, reminds us of a profound truth about the choices we make: "But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death." As we unpack this verse, we are urged to examine the weight and gravity of sin—not merely…

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A Cry for Wisdom and Understanding

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, recognizing the profound wisdom found in Your Word, particularly in Proverbs 8:36, where it says, "But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death." Lord, these words weigh…

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1 Chronicles 8:36 - "And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,"
Ezra 8:36 - "¶ And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God."
Mark 8:36 - "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
Proverbs 8:15 - "By me kings reign, and princes decree justice."
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Jeremiah 36:8 - "And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house."
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