74 occurrences in 12 translations

'Own' in the Bible

And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.

Verse ConceptsRetributionAmbush

My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

Verse ConceptsYoung MenKeeping Man's Word

If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”

Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodPersonal ResponsibilityActing For Oneselfconsequencesmockers

She calls out to those passing by on the road, who are minding their own business,

Verse ConceptsPassing By

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysThe Insecurity Of The WickedDistinctives Of Righteousnesswickedness

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

Verse ConceptsdesiresTrapDistinctives Of RighteousnessSalvation By Other ThingsGreed

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

Verse ConceptsUnkindnessGood ReboundingHurt

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

Verse ConceptsLast ThingsSin, God's Judgment OnPursuingresilience

Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.

Verse ConceptsPretenceServanthood, In SocietyShortagesServants Of PeopleSeeking HonourBeing Gay

The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].

Verse ConceptsEatingRighteous, TheStomachsPlenty Through GodShortagesBeing Contenthunger

In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

Verse ConceptsBackLipsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceSpeaking, Wisdom InThe Proud Will Be AbasedPrideFoolsHumility And Pridearroganceego

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Verse ConceptsReproofPaying Attention To PeopleReproving Peopletraining

He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness, and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.

Verse ConceptsCommendationIrritationThe Effects Of FaithTrusting God's PlanBlessings And Prosperityattentionprospering

He who separates himself seeks his own desire,He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

Verse ConceptsBeing FirstDo Not Be RashPerspectiveexams

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

Verse ConceptsGuardsNeglecting DutiesGod KillingGod KillsResults Of Keeping The Commandments

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

Verse ConceptsRageDeath As Punishmentriskterrorism

for it is better that it be told you, "Come up here," than for you to be placed lower in the presence of an official. What you've seen with your own eyes,

Verse ConceptsHumiliationSelf ExaltationMoving UpwardsAbasing PeopleWaiting Till Marriage

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Verse ConceptsFalse WisdomAnsweringFoolsanswers

The one who sends a message by a fool’s handcuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Verse ConceptsPursuing ViolenceCutting Off Hands And Feet

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

Verse ConceptsSluggardsSeven PeopleFalse Wisdomsloth

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

Verse ConceptsApostasy, Personal WarningsRetributionTrapEnticersDigging Pits

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

A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

Verse ConceptsFlatteryNetsMan Trapping

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

Verse ConceptsStealingWitnesses, LegalComplicityNot Maintaining Lifethievespartnership

She works with her own hands on her clothes her hands work the sewing spindle.

Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofFingersOccupationsSpinning And Weaving

She makes her own bed coverings;her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Verse ConceptsClothLinenTapestriesPurple ClothesVirtuous Womansales

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