33 occurrences

'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

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 the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.

Verse ConceptsSilenceFoolishnessHow Silence Is WiseFools

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

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.

Verse ConceptsProverbsWisdom, Human ImportanceBenefits Of WisdomLoving OneselfLoving YourselfFinding Love

He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.

Verse ConceptsGuardsNeglecting DutiesGod KillingGod KillsResults Of Keeping The Commandments

Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be 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 had no knowledge of this: does not the tester of hearts give thought to it? and he who keeps your soul, has he no knowledge of it? and will he not give to every man the reward of 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

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)

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain