12 occurrences in 12 translations

'Toward' in the Bible

because their feet run toward troubleand they hurry to commit murder.

Verse ConceptsSheddingRunning After EvilFeet In ActionReady To Kill

[in order] to incline your ear toward wisdom, [then] you shall apply your heart to understanding.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceAcquiring Wisdomdiscrimination

Proceeding down the street near her corner, he makes his way toward her house

Verse ConceptsSecret SinsDirection

He follows her impulsivelylike an ox going to the slaughter,like a deer bounding toward a trap

Verse ConceptsBeing Killed Like An AnimalKilled Like An AnimalDeerimpulsiveness

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,Do not stray into her [evil, immoral] paths.

Verse ConceptsDesires For HolinessHarlotsPeople Going Astray

He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].

Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersAcceptance, Of InstructionRebukePeople Going AstrayLife By WisdomRejecting Reproof

The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyGood KingsAccessservanthood

He who understands sets [his] face [toward] wisdom, but the eyes of a fool, to the end of the earth.

Verse ConceptsFar From HereIn FrontDiscernmentFocusFoolsDirection

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