Proverbs 14 cross-references
Proverbs 14 has 35 verses, which point to 444 other passages and are cited by 344. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Words characteristic of Proverbs 14 in the original text, with the number of verses using each. Select one for a full word study.
- אִוֶּלֶת ivvelet “folly” 6
- כְּסִיל kesil “fool” 5
- עָרוּם arum “prudent” 3
- חָכָם chakham “wise” 4
- בִּין bin “to understand” 4
- לֵב lev “heart” 5
- דַּעַת daat “knowledge” 3
- יָשָׁר yashar “upright” 3
- חׇכְמָה chokhmah “wisdom” 3
- מָוֶת mavet “death” 3
- שָׂפָה saphah “lips” 3
- פּוּחַ puach “to breathe” 2
Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Points to (10)
- Proverbs 31:10–31 — Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 51 votes
- Proverbs 24:3–4 — Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 36 votes
- Proverbs 21:9 — It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 26 votes
- Proverbs 21:19 — It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 22 votes
- Ruth 4:11 — And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman… 16 votes
- Proverbs 9:13–15 — A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. 12 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Proverbs 24:3 — Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 29 votes
- Proverbs 12:4 — A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 11 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:18 — By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. 10 votes
- 1 Samuel 25:3 — Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good… 10 votes
Proverbs 14:2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Points to (21)
- 2 Timothy 3:2–3 — For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents,… 6 votes
- Acts 10:35 — But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 5 votes
- Proverbs 28:6 — Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 4 votes
- Romans 2:4–5 — Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness… 3 votes
- Psalms 112:1 — Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 3 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. 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 20:7 — The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 9 votes
- Proverbs 19:1 — Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 3 votes
- Numbers 22:32 — And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I… 3 votes
- Micah 2:7 — O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not… 2 votes
Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Points to (18)
- Proverbs 12:6 — The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 8 votes
- James 3:5–6 — Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire… 5 votes
- Revelation 12:11 — And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their… 4 votes
- Revelation 3:10 — Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which… 3 votes
- Romans 10:9–10 — That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath… 3 votes
- Daniel 7:20 — And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Proverbs 12:6 — The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 9 votes
- Proverbs 22:8 — He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. 6 votes
- Ezekiel 7:10 — Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded. 2 votes
- Proverbs 18:6 — A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 2 votes
Proverbs 14:4
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Points to (3)
- 1 Corinthians 9:9–11 — For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn.… 10 votes
- Proverbs 13:23 — Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 6 votes
- Amos 4:6 — And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet… 1 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of… 5 votes
- Proverbs 28:19 — He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have… 3 votes
- Ezekiel 1:10 — As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right… 2 votes
- Job 39:11 — Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him? 2 votes
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Points to (10)
- Proverbs 19:5 — A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 7 votes
- Proverbs 6:19 — A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. 7 votes
- Exodus 23:1 — Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 7 votes
- Proverbs 12:17 — He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 5 votes
- Proverbs 14:25 — A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. 4 votes
- Proverbs 19:9 — A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 14:25 — A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. 7 votes
- Jeremiah 23:28 — The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word… 6 votes
- Proverbs 12:17 — He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 6 votes
- Proverbs 6:17 — A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 5 votes
Proverbs 14:6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Points to (17)
- James 1:5 — If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it… 7 votes
- Matthew 13:11–12 — He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven,… 6 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:18–19 — Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool,… 4 votes
- Matthew 11:25–27 — At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:2 — And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 votes
- Proverbs 8:9 — They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. 3 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- 1 Corinthians 2:14 — But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither… 17 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:7 — Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 9 votes
- Proverbs 24:7 — Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. 6 votes
- Proverbs 8:9 — They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. 6 votes
Proverbs 14:7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Points to (5)
- Proverbs 13:20 — He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 11 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 5:11 — But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or… 9 votes
- Proverbs 9:6 — Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 9 votes
- Proverbs 19:27 — Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 7 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Proverbs 19:27 — Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 5 votes
- Jeremiah 28:11 — And Hananiah spake in the presence of all the people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Even so will I break the… 3 votes
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Points to (16)
- Ephesians 5:17 — Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 14 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:13 — But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 11 votes
- James 3:13 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with… 9 votes
- Colossians 1:9–10 — For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might… 8 votes
- Proverbs 11:18 — The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 7 votes
- Proverbs 8:20 — I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: 7 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Ephesians 5:15 — See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 24 votes
- Proverbs 14:15 — The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 18 votes
- Matthew 7:24 — Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which… 16 votes
- 1 Chronicles 12:32 — And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel… 12 votes
Proverbs 14:9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Points to (12)
- Romans 14:17–18 — For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:18–19 — As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 5 votes
- Proverbs 10:23 — It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 5 votes
- Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly… 4 votes
- Proverbs 30:20 — Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no… 4 votes
- Proverbs 13:15 — Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 4 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- 1 Corinthians 13:6 — Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 16 votes
- Proverbs 15:21 — Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 5 votes
- Proverbs 10:23 — It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:19 — So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? 3 votes
Proverbs 14:10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
Points to (18)
- Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 7 votes
- Proverbs 18:14 — The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 6 votes
- John 14:18 — I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 5 votes
- Proverbs 15:13 — A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 5 votes
- Revelation 2:17 — He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give… 4 votes
- Job 10:1 — My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 4 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- 1 Corinthians 2:11 — For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God… 8 votes
- Proverbs 12:25 — Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 8 votes
- Proverbs 18:1 — Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 7 votes
- John 14:17 — Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but… 5 votes
Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
Points to (18)
- Proverbs 3:33 — The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. 12 votes
- Proverbs 12:7 — The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 9 votes
- Matthew 7:26–27 — And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man,… 7 votes
- Zechariah 5:4 — I will bring it forth, saith the LORD of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the… 5 votes
- Proverbs 21:12 — The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their… 5 votes
- Job 21:28 — For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked? 5 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 21:12 — The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their… 6 votes
- Proverbs 15:25 — The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 6 votes
- Proverbs 12:7 — The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 2 votes
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 16:25 — There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 65 votes
- Matthew 7:13–14 — Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and… 61 votes
- Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 53 votes
- Galatians 6:3 — For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 37 votes
- Luke 13:24 — Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 35 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. 33 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Psalms 1:6 — For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. 22 votes
- Proverbs 16:25 — There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 16 votes
- Judges 21:25 — In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes. 11 votes
- Judges 17:6 — In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes. 11 votes
Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Points to (8)
- Ecclesiastes 2:2 — I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? 5 votes
- James 4:9 — Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 3 votes
- Luke 16:25 — But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus… 2 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:9 — Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the… 2 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:5–6 — It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. 2 votes
- Ecclesiastes 2:10–11 — And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- James 4:9 — Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 12 votes
- Ecclesiastes 2:2 — I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? 8 votes
- Luke 6:25 — Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. 6 votes
- 1 Kings 1:41 — And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard it as they had made an end of eating. And when Joab… 2 votes
Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Points to (15)
- Galatians 6:8 — For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of… 13 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… 10 votes
- Hebrews 3:12 — Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 9 votes
- Jeremiah 8:5 — Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they… 6 votes
- Jeremiah 2:19 — Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that… 5 votes
- 2 Peter 2:20–22 — For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour… 4 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Proverbs 1:31 — Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 13 votes
- Genesis 19:26 — But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. 8 votes
- Psalms 109:17 — As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him. 7 votes
- 1 Samuel 28:15 — And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore… 5 votes
Proverbs 14:15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Points to (10)
- Ephesians 5:17 — Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 19 votes
- Proverbs 14:8 — The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. 18 votes
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 17 votes
- Proverbs 27:12 — A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. 14 votes
- Proverbs 4:26 — Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 14 votes
- Ephesians 4:14 — That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by… 10 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 35 votes
- James 1:25 — But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer,… 7 votes
- Psalms 37:31 — The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. 4 votes
- Nehemiah 6:3 — And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the… 4 votes
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Points to (22)
- Proverbs 22:3 — A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 13 votes
- Proverbs 3:7 — Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 12 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 — Abstain from all appearance of evil. 11 votes
- Proverbs 29:9 — If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 7 votes
- Genesis 42:18 — And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God: 7 votes
- Proverbs 28:14 — Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 6 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Proverbs 22:3 — A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 29 votes
- Proverbs 16:6 — By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 16 votes
- Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 10 votes
- Proverbs 15:21 — Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 6 votes
Proverbs 14:17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Points to (14)
- Proverbs 14:29 — He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 11 votes
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 8 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 8 votes
- Proverbs 29:22 — An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 8 votes
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 7 votes
- Proverbs 22:24 — Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 5 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 33 votes
- Proverbs 14:29 — He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 21 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 19 votes
- Ephesians 4:31 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all… 5 votes
Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Points to (10)
- 1 Peter 5:4 — And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 4 votes
- 1 Peter 1:18 — Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain… 4 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:8 — Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 16:19 — O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto… 3 votes
- Proverbs 11:29–30 — He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 3 votes
- Proverbs 4:7–9 — Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 3 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Psalms 65:11 — Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. 12 votes
- Acts 13:7 — Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul,… 2 votes
- Proverbs 7:7 — And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, 2 votes
Proverbs 14:19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Points to (16)
- Genesis 42:6 — And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and… 9 votes
- Malachi 4:3 — And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I… 7 votes
- Exodus 8:8 — Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me,… 6 votes
- Micah 7:16–17 — The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their… 5 votes
- Micah 7:9–10 — I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and… 5 votes
- Isaiah 60:14 — The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall… 5 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 11:29 — He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 4 votes
- Esther 7:7 — And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to… 2 votes
- Exodus 6:9 — And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and… 2 votes
Proverbs 14:20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
Points to (8)
- Proverbs 19:4 — Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 9 votes
- Proverbs 10:15 — The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. 5 votes
- Proverbs 19:6–7 — Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 3 votes
- Job 30:10 — They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face. 3 votes
- Job 19:13–14 — He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me. 2 votes
- Job 6:21–23 — For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid. 2 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Proverbs 19:4 — Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 8 votes
- Luke 14:12 — Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy… 6 votes
- Proverbs 10:15 — The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. 5 votes
- Proverbs 19:7 — All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with… 4 votes
Proverbs 14:21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Points to (24)
- Proverbs 28:27 — He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 8 votes
- Proverbs 19:17 — He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 8 votes
- Proverbs 11:12 — He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 8 votes
- Proverbs 17:5 — Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 6 votes
- 1 John 3:17–22 — But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion… 5 votes
- Proverbs 18:3 — When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 4 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- Psalms 41:1 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him… 21 votes
- Proverbs 19:17 — He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 18 votes
- Matthew 5:7 — Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 17 votes
- Proverbs 17:5 — Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 6 votes
Proverbs 14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Points to (11)
- Proverbs 12:2 — A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 4 votes
- John 1:17 — For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 3 votes
- Matthew 5:7 — Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 3 votes
- Psalms 25:10 — All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 3 votes
- Isaiah 32:7–8 — The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words,… 2 votes
- Proverbs 19:22 — The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- 2 Samuel 2:6 — And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have… 11 votes
- Proverbs 24:8 — He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. 3 votes
- 2 Samuel 15:20 — Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I… 2 votes
- Proverbs 3:29 — Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 1 votes
Proverbs 14:23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Points to (8)
- Proverbs 28:19 — He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have… 27 votes
- Proverbs 12:24 — The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 18 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12 — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 17 votes
- Hebrews 6:10–11 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 14 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:3 — For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words. 13 votes
- John 6:27 — Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the… 12 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of… 13 votes
- Ecclesiastes 3:9 — What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? 5 votes
- Proverbs 16:26 — He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 4 votes
- Ephesians 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good,… 3 votes
Proverbs 14:24
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Points to (8)
- Ecclesiastes 7:11–12 — Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 4 votes
- Luke 16:19–25 — There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 3 votes
- Luke 16:9 — And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may… 3 votes
- Luke 12:19–20 — And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink,… 3 votes
- Psalms 112:9 — He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted… 3 votes
- Isaiah 33:6 — And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD… 2 votes
Proverbs 14:25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
Points to (6)
- Proverbs 14:5 — A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 7 votes
- Acts 26:16–20 — But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister… 5 votes
- 2 Peter 3:3 — Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:1–3 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to… 4 votes
- Acts 20:26–27 — Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. 4 votes
- Acts 20:21 — Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus… 3 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Proverbs 12:17 — He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 6 votes
- Proverbs 14:5 — A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 4 votes
Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Points to (17)
- Proverbs 19:23 — The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with… 22 votes
- Jeremiah 32:39–40 — And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of… 21 votes
- Proverbs 18:10 — The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 16 votes
- Psalms 115:13–14 — He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. 16 votes
- Proverbs 3:7–8 — Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 13 votes
- Psalms 34:7–11 — The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 11 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Psalms 46:1 — [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God is our refuge and strength, a very… 55 votes
- Proverbs 3:26 — For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. 31 votes
- Proverbs 19:23 — The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with… 21 votes
- Job 4:6 — Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy ways? 19 votes
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Points to (7)
- Proverbs 13:14 — The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 9 votes
- Revelation 21:6 — And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that… 8 votes
- Proverbs 2:10–18 — When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 6 votes
- Isaiah 33:6 — And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD… 3 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. 3 votes
- Psalms 18:5 — The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 3:7 — Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 20 votes
- Isaiah 33:6 — And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD… 11 votes
- Proverbs 16:6 — By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 7 votes
- Proverbs 13:14 — The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 6 votes
Proverbs 14:28
In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Points to (6)
- 1 Kings 4:20–21 — Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making… 5 votes
- 2 Kings 13:7 — Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand… 3 votes
- Exodus 1:22 — And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every… 3 votes
- Exodus 1:12 — But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the… 2 votes
- 2 Kings 10:32–33 — In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel; 1 votes
- 1 Kings 20:27 — And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and went against them: and the children of… 1 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- 1 Corinthians 12:22 — Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 7 votes
- 2 Samuel 19:7 — Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go… 4 votes
- Ezekiel 31:4 — The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with her rivers running round about his plants, and… 3 votes
- 1 Chronicles 21:3 — And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they but, my lord the king, are… 2 votes
Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Points to (17)
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 27 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 24 votes
- Proverbs 14:17 — He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 21 votes
- Proverbs 19:11 — The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 16 votes
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 16 votes
- Proverbs 16:32 — He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 15 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 106 votes
- Ephesians 4:26 — Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 38 votes
- Psalms 37:8 — Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 29 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… 27 votes
Proverbs 14:30
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Points to (11)
- Proverbs 17:22 — A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 24 votes
- Proverbs 4:23 — Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 11 votes
- Proverbs 3:8 — It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 11 votes
- Job 5:2 — For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. 11 votes
- Proverbs 12:4 — A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 9 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 4 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Proverbs 12:4 — A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 11 votes
- Proverbs 27:4 — Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? 6 votes
- Genesis 30:1 — And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me… 5 votes
- 1 Peter 2:1 — Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 3 votes
Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Points to (14)
- Proverbs 22:2 — The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 10 votes
- Proverbs 22:16 — He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 9 votes
- Proverbs 17:5 — Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 9 votes
- Proverbs 19:17 — He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 8 votes
- 1 John 4:21 — And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 7 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:8 — If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province,… 6 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Matthew 25:40 — And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of… 43 votes
- Proverbs 3:9 — Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 29 votes
- Psalms 12:5 — For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set… 26 votes
- Deuteronomy 24:14 — Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy… 20 votes
Proverbs 14:32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Points to (25)
- 2 Timothy 4:18 — And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom… 8 votes
- Psalms 23:4 — Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy… 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:8 — We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 6 votes
- Revelation 14:13 — And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from… 4 votes
- Job 19:25–27 — For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 4 votes
- Genesis 49:18 — I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD. 4 votes
Pointed to from (46)
- Revelation 22:11 — He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is… 20 votes
- Proverbs 24:16 — For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 14 votes
- Ezekiel 3:18 — When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the… 12 votes
- Job 13:15 — Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. 11 votes
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Points to (7)
- Proverbs 12:16 — A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 5 votes
- Proverbs 15:28 — The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 4 votes
- Proverbs 12:23 — A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 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… 3 votes
- Proverbs 29:11 — A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 3 votes
- Proverbs 13:16 — Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 3 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 29:11 — A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 7 votes
- Proverbs 12:16 — A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 5 votes
- Proverbs 2:10 — When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 1 votes
Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
Points to (9)
- Psalms 107:34 — A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. 15 votes
- Deuteronomy 28:1–68 — And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe… 14 votes
- Deuteronomy 29:18–28 — Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the… 9 votes
- Deuteronomy 4:6–8 — Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which… 8 votes
- Hosea 13:1 — When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died. 7 votes
- Ezekiel 16:1–63 — Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 7 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 11:11 — By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 8 votes
- Ezekiel 28:15 — Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. 2 votes
- Lamentations 5:16 — The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 2 votes
Proverbs 14:35
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Points to (14)
- Matthew 24:45–51 — Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat… 5 votes
- Luke 12:42–48 — And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his… 3 votes
- Matthew 25:23 — His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I… 3 votes
- Matthew 25:21 — His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things,… 3 votes
- Proverbs 29:12 — If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. 3 votes
- Proverbs 25:5 — Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 3 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Jeremiah 15:1 — Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this… 13 votes
- Romans 13:3 — For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do… 8 votes
- Proverbs 22:11 — He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 5 votes
- Proverbs 17:2 — A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among… 5 votes