Proverbs 6:13
What does Proverbs 6:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 6:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000That winketh with his eyes, that speaketh with his feet, That maketh signs with his fingers;
KJV
King James Version · 1611He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901That winketh with his eyes, that speaketh with his feet, That maketh signs with his fingers;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Making signs with his eyes, rubbing with his feet, and giving news with his fingers;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Winking with his eyes, speaking with his feet, Directing with his fingers,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He winketh with the eyes, presseth with the foot, speaketh with the finger.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890he winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 35:19
Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
- Proverbs 10:10
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.
- Proverbs 5:6
So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, andshe knoweth it not.
- Job 15:12
Why doth thy heart carry thee away? And why do thine eyes flash,
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