Proverbs 13 cross-references
Proverbs 13 has 25 verses, which point to 320 other passages and are cited by 272. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 15:5 — A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 13 votes
- Proverbs 9:7–8 — He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a… 11 votes
- Proverbs 15:20 — A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 9 votes
- Proverbs 10:1 — The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 7 votes
- Proverbs 4:1–14 — Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 7 votes
- 1 Samuel 2:25 — If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall… 6 votes
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- Proverbs 15:10 — Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. 6 votes
- Proverbs 15:5 — A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6 votes
- Proverbs 17:10 — A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 3 votes
- Ruth 2:23 — So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and… 3 votes
Proverbs 13:2
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
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- Proverbs 12:14 — A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be… 12 votes
- Proverbs 18:20 — A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be… 11 votes
- Proverbs 10:11 — The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 6 votes
- Proverbs 1:31 — Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 5 votes
- Psalms 140:11 — Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 5 votes
- Habakkuk 2:17 — For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of… 3 votes
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- Proverbs 18:21 — Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 101 votes
- James 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this… 10 votes
- Proverbs 12:14 — A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be… 9 votes
- Proverbs 18:20 — A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be… 7 votes
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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- Proverbs 21:23 — Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 55 votes
- Proverbs 18:21 — Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 43 votes
- Proverbs 18:7 — A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 36 votes
- James 3:2–12 — For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to… 33 votes
- Matthew 12:36–37 — But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of… 31 votes
- Psalms 39:1 — [To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.] I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin… 31 votes
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- Proverbs 4:23 — Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 396 votes
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 68 votes
- James 3:2 — For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to… 37 votes
- Matthew 12:37 — For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. 37 votes
Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
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- Proverbs 12:24 — The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 16 votes
- Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of… 12 votes
- 2 Peter 1:5–11 — And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 11 votes
- Proverbs 10:4 — He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 9 votes
- Proverbs 2:2–9 — So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 9 votes
- Proverbs 11:25 — The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 8 votes
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 27 votes
- Romans 12:11 — Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 23 votes
- Proverbs 21:5 — The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 19 votes
- Philippians 2:12 — Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence,… 17 votes
Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
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- Colossians 3:9 — Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 votes
- Ephesians 4:25 — Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 7 votes
- Psalms 119:163 — I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. 7 votes
- Ezekiel 36:31 — Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in… 6 votes
- Ezekiel 20:43 — And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall lothe… 6 votes
- Revelation 21:8 — But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and… 5 votes
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- Romans 7:15 — For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 5 votes
- Proverbs 14:5 — A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 3 votes
- Psalms 62:4 — They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth,… 2 votes
- Judges 16:11 — And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and… 2 votes
Proverbs 13:6
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
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- Proverbs 11:3 — The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 9 votes
- Proverbs 11:5–6 — The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 6 votes
- Proverbs 21:12 — The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their… 3 votes
- Psalms 140:11 — Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 3 votes
- Psalms 26:1 — [A Psalm of David.] Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD;… 3 votes
- Psalms 25:21 — Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. 3 votes
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- Proverbs 11:3 — The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 14 votes
- Psalms 119:1 — ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. 9 votes
- Proverbs 21:12 — The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their… 4 votes
- 1 Kings 1:52 — And Solomon said, If he will shew himself a worthy man, there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but… 4 votes
Proverbs 13:7
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
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- Revelation 3:17 — Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou… 11 votes
- Luke 18:11–14 — The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are,… 11 votes
- Proverbs 11:24 — There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth… 10 votes
- Proverbs 12:9 — He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. 8 votes
- James 2:5 — Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the… 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:10 — As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all… 7 votes
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- Revelation 3:17 — Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou… 17 votes
- Proverbs 12:9 — He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:8 — Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that… 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:4 — He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife,… 2 votes
Proverbs 13:8
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
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- Matthew 16:26 — For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give… 9 votes
- 1 Peter 1:18–19 — Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain… 8 votes
- Psalms 49:6–10 — They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 4 votes
- 2 Kings 24:14 — And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand… 4 votes
- Zephaniah 3:12 — I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 39:10 — But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of… 3 votes
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- Philippians 3:7 — But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 19 votes
- Luke 12:23 — The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. 7 votes
- Jeremiah 41:8 — But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of… 3 votes
- Proverbs 3:35 — The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. 2 votes
Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
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- Proverbs 24:20 — For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. 10 votes
- Proverbs 4:18 — But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 9 votes
- Proverbs 20:20 — Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. 7 votes
- Psalms 112:4 — Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 6 votes
- Psalms 97:11 — Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. 6 votes
- Matthew 25:8 — And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 5 votes
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- Job 18:5 — Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine. 10 votes
- Matthew 25:8 — And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 7 votes
- Proverbs 24:20 — For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. 5 votes
- Psalms 9:5 — Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. 5 votes
Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
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- Proverbs 19:20 — Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 8 votes
- Proverbs 12:15–16 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:4 — He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife,… 4 votes
- Proverbs 17:14 — The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be… 4 votes
- 3 John 1:9–10 — I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 3 votes
- James 4:1 — From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your… 3 votes
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- Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than… 21 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 10 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:8 — Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud… 10 votes
- Proverbs 28:25 — He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 8 votes
Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
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- Proverbs 20:21 — An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. 13 votes
- Proverbs 10:2 — Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 11 votes
- James 5:1–5 — Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. 9 votes
- Proverbs 28:8 — He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 8 votes
- Proverbs 28:20 — A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 7 votes
- Proverbs 27:23–27 — Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 7 votes
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- Proverbs 28:20 — A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 11 votes
- Proverbs 21:6 — The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 11 votes
- Proverbs 13:7 — There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 7 votes
- Jeremiah 17:11 — As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall… 4 votes
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
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- John 16:22 — And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man… 29 votes
- Proverbs 13:19 — The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 28 votes
- Psalms 119:81–83 — CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. 15 votes
- Proverbs 11:30 — The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 14 votes
- Proverbs 3:18 — She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 14 votes
- Psalms 17:15 — As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. 14 votes
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- Revelation 2:7 — He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give… 10 votes
- Proverbs 13:19 — The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 8 votes
- Proverbs 3:18 — She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 8 votes
- Romans 4:18 — Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which… 6 votes
Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
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- Numbers 15:31 — Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be… 18 votes
- 2 Chronicles 36:16 — But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of… 15 votes
- 2 John 1:8 — Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. 12 votes
- Psalms 119:165 — Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. 12 votes
- Ezekiel 20:16 — Because they despised my judgments, and walked not in my statutes, but polluted my sabbaths: for their heart… 9 votes
- Ezekiel 20:13 — But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness: they walked not in my statutes, and they… 8 votes
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- Proverbs 19:16 — He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 10 votes
- Numbers 15:31 — Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be… 10 votes
- Proverbs 13:21 — Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. 9 votes
- Proverbs 13:18 — Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 5 votes
Proverbs 13:14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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- Proverbs 14:27 — The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 6 votes
- Proverbs 10:11 — The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 6 votes
- Psalms 18:5 — The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. 5 votes
- 2 Samuel 22:6–7 — The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me; 4 votes
- Proverbs 16:17 — The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 3 votes
- Proverbs 16:6 — By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 3 votes
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- Proverbs 10:11 — The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 11 votes
- Job 28:28 — And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. 10 votes
- Proverbs 14:27 — The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 9 votes
- Proverbs 18:4 — The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. 7 votes
Proverbs 13:15
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
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- Jeremiah 2:19 — Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that… 10 votes
- Proverbs 4:19 — The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. 9 votes
- Proverbs 15:10 — Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. 7 votes
- Romans 6:21 — What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. 6 votes
- Acts 7:10 — And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of… 5 votes
- Proverbs 3:4 — So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 votes
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- Psalms 1:1 — Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor… 53 votes
- Proverbs 22:5 — Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 4 votes
- Proverbs 14:9 — Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 4 votes
- Isaiah 21:2 — A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous dealer dealeth treacherously, and the spoiler… 2 votes
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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- Proverbs 15:2 — The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 7 votes
- Ephesians 5:17 — Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 5 votes
- Proverbs 12:22–23 — Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 5 votes
- Isaiah 52:13 — Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. 4 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:3 — Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that… 4 votes
- Romans 16:19 — For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you… 3 votes
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- Proverbs 12:23 — A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 8 votes
- Proverbs 18:2 — A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 7 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:3 — Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that… 6 votes
- Proverbs 15:2 — The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 6 votes
Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
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- Proverbs 25:13 — As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he… 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:12 — And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the… 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 — Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead,… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:2 — Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 4 votes
- Ezekiel 33:7–8 — So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the… 4 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who… 3 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 4:2 — Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 13 votes
- Proverbs 24:16 — For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 11 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who… 8 votes
- Proverbs 25:13 — As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he… 6 votes
Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
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- Proverbs 15:5 — A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 9 votes
- Proverbs 15:31–32 — The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 7 votes
- Proverbs 25:12 — As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 5 votes
- Proverbs 13:13 — Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 5 votes
- Proverbs 12:1 — Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 5 votes
- Proverbs 19:6 — Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 4 votes
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- Proverbs 9:8 — Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 16 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 votes
- Proverbs 15:5 — A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 7 votes
- Hebrews 12:25 — See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much… 5 votes
Proverbs 13:19
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Points to (14)
- Proverbs 13:12 — Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 8 votes
- Revelation 7:14–17 — And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great… 6 votes
- Proverbs 29:27 — An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:19 — Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And,… 4 votes
- Proverbs 16:17 — The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 3 votes
- Psalms 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 3 votes
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- Proverbs 13:12 — Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 28 votes
- Psalms 14:1 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are… 4 votes
Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
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- 1 Corinthians 15:33–34 — Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 85 votes
- Proverbs 15:31 — The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 61 votes
- Proverbs 9:6 — Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 56 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:14–18 — Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with… 52 votes
- Psalms 119:63 — I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. 35 votes
- Revelation 18:4 — And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her… 33 votes
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- Psalms 1:1 — Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor… 181 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 — Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 131 votes
- Proverbs 4:14 — Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 12 votes
- Proverbs 14:7 — Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. 11 votes
Proverbs 13:21
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Points to (8)
- Psalms 32:10 — Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. 13 votes
- Isaiah 3:10–11 — Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. 11 votes
- Romans 2:7–10 — To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: 9 votes
- Proverbs 13:13 — Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 9 votes
- Genesis 4:7 — If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto… 8 votes
- Psalms 140:11 — Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 7 votes
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- Numbers 32:23 — But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. 20 votes
- Psalms 32:10 — Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. 9 votes
- Proverbs 13:13 — Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 5 votes
- Proverbs 11:31 — Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. 4 votes
Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Points to (10)
- Ecclesiastes 2:26 — For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth… 64 votes
- Job 27:16–17 — Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; 50 votes
- Proverbs 28:8 — He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 45 votes
- Psalms 37:25 — I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 34 votes
- Psalms 112:2 — His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 33 votes
- Genesis 17:7–8 — And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an… 26 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- Ecclesiastes 2:26 — For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth… 43 votes
- Proverbs 19:14 — House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 15 votes
- Psalms 37:25 — I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 14 votes
- Proverbs 20:7 — The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 12 votes
Proverbs 13:23
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
Points to (11)
- Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of… 7 votes
- Proverbs 28:19 — He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have… 6 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:9 — Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. 5 votes
- Ecclesiastes 8:5–6 — Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and… 4 votes
- Psalms 112:5 — A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 4 votes
- Proverbs 27:23–27 — Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 3 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Proverbs 14:4 — Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. 6 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:9 — Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. 2 votes
- Genesis 47:23 — Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is… 2 votes
- Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of… 1 votes
Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Points to (8)
- Proverbs 29:17 — Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 33 votes
- Proverbs 23:13–14 — Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 32 votes
- Proverbs 29:15 — The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 27 votes
- Proverbs 19:18 — Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. 23 votes
- Hebrews 12:6–8 — For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 20 votes
- Proverbs 22:15 — Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 20 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Hebrews 12:6 — For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 17 votes
- Proverbs 22:15 — Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 14 votes
- Proverbs 23:13 — Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 13 votes
- Proverbs 3:12 — For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. 13 votes
Proverbs 13:25
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Points to (13)
- Psalms 34:10 — The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing. 9 votes
- Proverbs 10:3 — The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 6 votes
- Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said,… 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:8 — For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life… 3 votes
- Proverbs 6:11 — So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. 2 votes
- Deuteronomy 32:24 — They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also… 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Psalms 37:16 — A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. 7 votes
- Genesis 25:29 — And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint: 7 votes
- Luke 9:17 — And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve… 3 votes
- Joel 2:26 — And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt… 3 votes