King James Version
Proverbs 23:18 in the King James Version says “For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. end: or, reward” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 23 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. end: or, reward”
Proverbs 23:18 · KJV
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. end: or, reward
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
Be not among winebibbers ; among riotous eaters of flesh: of flesh: Heb. of their flesh
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
“For surely there is”
H3426there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
“and thine expectation”
H8615literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“shall not be cut off”
H3772to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
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