42 occurrences in 10 translations

'Keeps' in the Bible

She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.

Verse ConceptsTreesMetaphorical TreesGraspingrelaxation

She never keeps her mind on the road of life; her ways are uncertain, she has no knowledge.

Verse ConceptsThoughtFicklenessLife By WisdomPaths Of Lifeuncertainty

He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.

Verse ConceptsBuying and sellingGrainMisersRiches, Ungodly Use OfHoardingSocial SelfishnessPeople Blessingmarketing

Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSin, Consequences OfFruits Of RighteousnessSin Clings To The Sinner

The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toFalse ConfidenceRashnessReverence, And ObedienceFools, Characteristics OfRash Peopleshunning

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfDestitutesWisdom, Human Importance

The highway of the upright, it turns from evil, he who guards himself keeps his way.

Verse ConceptsGuardsHighwayMan Keeping WatchTurning From EvilHighways

He whose eyes are shut is a man of twisted purposes, and he who keeps his lips shut tight makes evil come about.

Verse ConceptsLipsEvil DevicesPlottingWinkingMoving Onmovement

Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,discerning when he seals his lips. >

Verse ConceptsSilenceFoolishnessHow Silence Is WiseFools

He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

Verse ConceptsCasting LotsResolving Conflict

Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

Verse ConceptsThornsEvil AssociationsGod TrappingPitfalls

Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.

Verse ConceptsBusiness At The GatewayPeople Being SilentWisdom And Guidance

If you say, “See, we did not know this,”Does He not consider it who weighs the hearts?And does He not know it who keeps your soul?And will He not render to man according to his work?

Verse ConceptsDeceitful HeartsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedRetributionGod, All knowingRepaid For DeedsJudgment According To Worksmotives

He who keeps secret the secret of his friend, will get himself a name for good faith.

Verse Conceptsnagging

Whoever keeps a fig-tree will have its fruit; and the servant waiting on his master will be honoured.

Verse ConceptsServants, GoodStewardshipOrchardsEmployeesThe Honourable Will Be Honoured

Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them.

Verse ConceptsCommendationConnivanceResults Of Keeping The Commandments

A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder)Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.

Verse ConceptsFugitivesGuilt, Human Aspects OfMurderRegretResponsibility For Blood ShedPits Symbolizing GriefGuiltSupport

Bible Theasaurus

Continue (334 instances)
Dungeon (22 instances)
Livelihood (6 instances)
Maintain (89 instances)
Observe (357 instances)
Prevent (56 instances)
Proceed (70 instances)
Sustenance (11 instances)

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