Proverbs 25 cross-references
Proverbs 25 has 28 verses, which point to 200 other passages and are cited by 219. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 1:1 — The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 5 votes
- 1 Kings 4:32 — And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. 4 votes
- Micah 1:1 — The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of… 3 votes
- Hosea 1:1 — The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and… 2 votes
- Isaiah 37:2 — And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered… 2 votes
- Isaiah 36:22 — Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son… 2 votes
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- Proverbs 1:1 — The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 4 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. 3 votes
- Ecclesiastes 12:9 — And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed,… 2 votes
Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
Points to (12)
- Deuteronomy 29:29 — The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our… 33 votes
- Romans 11:33–34 — O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and… 24 votes
- Job 11:7–8 — Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? 13 votes
- Job 38:4–39:30 — Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. 12 votes
- Job 42:3 — Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too… 10 votes
- Job 29:16 — I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. 9 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Luke 6:27 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 5 votes
- Job 29:16 — I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. 3 votes
- Ezra 6:1 — Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were… 3 votes
- Ezra 4:19 — And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection… 3 votes
Proverbs 25:3
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Points to (6)
- Psalms 103:11 — For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 5 votes
- Isaiah 55:9 — For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your… 4 votes
- 1 Kings 4:29 — And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 1:7 — That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with… 3 votes
- Romans 8:39 — Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in… 3 votes
- Isaiah 7:11 — Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above. 3 votes
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- Isaiah 55:8 — For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 11 votes
- Psalms 103:11 — For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 9 votes
- Romans 11:33 — O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and… 5 votes
- Psalms 15:3 — He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his… 3 votes
Proverbs 25:4
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
Points to (6)
- 2 Timothy 2:20–21 — But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and… 12 votes
- Ezekiel 22:18 — Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in… 11 votes
- Proverbs 17:3 — The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 11 votes
- Malachi 3:2–3 — But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's… 9 votes
- Isaiah 1:25–27 — And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: 9 votes
- 1 Peter 1:7 — That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with… 8 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Malachi 3:3 — And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as… 4 votes
- Proverbs 26:23 — Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. 3 votes
- Jeremiah 6:30 — Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected them. 2 votes
- Leviticus 14:40 — Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them… 2 votes
Proverbs 25:5
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
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- Proverbs 20:8 — A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 7 votes
- Proverbs 16:12 — It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 7 votes
- Psalms 101:7–8 — He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 7 votes
- Isaiah 16:5 — And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David,… 5 votes
- Proverbs 20:28 — Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. 5 votes
- Isaiah 9:7 — Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his… 3 votes
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- Proverbs 16:12 — It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 10 votes
- Proverbs 20:8 — A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 7 votes
- Jeremiah 22:15 — Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment… 6 votes
- 1 Kings 2:45 — And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever. 6 votes
Proverbs 25:6
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
Points to (11)
- Proverbs 27:2 — Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 9 votes
- Proverbs 25:27 — It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. 7 votes
- Proverbs 16:19 — Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 7 votes
- Exodus 3:11 — And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 1:6–10 — Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. 2 votes
- Psalms 131:1 — [A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise… 2 votes
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- Luke 14:8 — When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man… 19 votes
- Luke 14:10 — But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say… 10 votes
- Matthew 23:6 — And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 4 votes
- Proverbs 15:33 — The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. 4 votes
Proverbs 25:7
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
Points to (5)
- Luke 14:7–11 — And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms;… 13 votes
- 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be… 5 votes
- Luke 18:14 — I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth… 5 votes
- Revelation 4:1 — After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it… 3 votes
- Proverbs 16:19 — Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 1 votes
Proverbs 25:8
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Points to (10)
- Matthew 5:25 — Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary… 12 votes
- Proverbs 17:14 — The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be… 9 votes
- Proverbs 18:6 — A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 7 votes
- Proverbs 30:33 — Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the… 5 votes
- Proverbs 14:12 — There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 5 votes
- Luke 14:31–32 — Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be… 3 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- Matthew 5:25 — Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary… 19 votes
- Proverbs 17:14 — The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be… 7 votes
- Proverbs 14:29 — He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 6 votes
- Proverbs 3:30 — Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 6 votes
Proverbs 25:9
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
Points to (3)
- Matthew 18:5–17 — And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. 4 votes
- Proverbs 11:13 — A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 4 votes
- Proverbs 20:19 — He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his… 3 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Matthew 18:15 — Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if… 14 votes
- Proverbs 11:13 — A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 9 votes
- Matthew 5:24 — Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and… 5 votes
- 2 Samuel 13:22 — And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced… 2 votes
Proverbs 25:10
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
Points to (1)
- Psalms 119:39 — Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. 0 votes
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Points to (4)
- Proverbs 15:23 — A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 19 votes
- Isaiah 50:4 — The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him… 13 votes
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 — The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 11 votes
- Proverbs 24:26 — Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. 6 votes
Pointed to from (24)
- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 50 votes
- Isaiah 50:4 — The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him… 31 votes
- Proverbs 16:24 — Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 18 votes
- Proverbs 15:23 — A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 14 votes
Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Points to (9)
- Psalms 141:5 — Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil,… 8 votes
- Proverbs 15:31–32 — The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 6 votes
- Proverbs 27:5–6 — Open rebuke is better than secret love. 5 votes
- Proverbs 9:8 — Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 5 votes
- Proverbs 15:5 — A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 25:31–34 — That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood… 4 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- Psalms 141:5 — Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil,… 10 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 8 votes
- Proverbs 20:15 — There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 6 votes
- Proverbs 15:31 — The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 6 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 refresheth the soul of his masters.
Points to (4)
- Proverbs 13:17 — A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 6 votes
- Proverbs 25:25 — As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. 5 votes
- Philippians 2:25–30 — Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and… 3 votes
- Proverbs 26:6 — He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 3 votes
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- Proverbs 13:17 — A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 8 votes
- Proverbs 26:6 — He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 6 votes
- Philippians 2:25 — Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:18 — For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 4 votes
Proverbs 25:14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Points to (9)
- Luke 14:11 — For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 6 votes
- Proverbs 20:6 — Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 6 votes
- Jude 1:16 — These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling… 3 votes
- 2 Peter 2:15–19 — Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who… 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:13–18 — For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 3 votes
- 1 Kings 22:11 — And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said, Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt… 3 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Galatians 6:3 — For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 10 votes
- Jude 1:12 — These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds… 8 votes
- Romans 1:22 — Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 7 votes
- James 4:16 — But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. 6 votes
Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Points to (6)
- Ecclesiastes 10:4 — If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 7 votes
- Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 7 votes
- Proverbs 16:14 — The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 25:24–44 — And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I… 2 votes
- 1 Samuel 25:14 — But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the… 2 votes
- Genesis 32:4–21 — And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have… 2 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 48 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:4 — If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 14 votes
- Proverbs 31:26 — She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 8 votes
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 4 votes
Proverbs 25:16
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 25:27 — It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. 8 votes
- Ephesians 5:18 — And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 5 votes
- Proverbs 24:13–14 — My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: 4 votes
- Isaiah 7:15 — Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. 3 votes
- Luke 21:34 — And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness,… 2 votes
- 1 Samuel 14:25–27 — And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground. 2 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Ecclesiastes 7:16 — Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? 15 votes
- Proverbs 24:13 — My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: 3 votes
- Leviticus 2:11 — No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven,… 3 votes
- Proverbs 25:27 — It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. 2 votes
Proverbs 25:17
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
Proverbs 25:18
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Points to (10)
- Psalms 57:4 — My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are… 6 votes
- Proverbs 12:18 — There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 5 votes
- James 3:6 — And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole… 4 votes
- Jeremiah 9:8 — Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his… 4 votes
- Jeremiah 9:3 — And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth;… 3 votes
- Proverbs 24:28 — Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. 3 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Proverbs 12:18 — There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 6 votes
- Jeremiah 9:4 — Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly… 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:18 — As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 5 votes
- Proverbs 6:19 — A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. 4 votes
Proverbs 25:19
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
Points to (6)
- Isaiah 36:6 — Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his… 7 votes
- Ezekiel 29:6–7 — And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the… 4 votes
- Job 6:14–20 — To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. 3 votes
- 2 Chronicles 28:20–21 — And Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not. 2 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:16 — At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their… 1 votes
- Isaiah 30:1–3 — Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a… 0 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Acts 15:38 — But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with… 2 votes
- Ezekiel 29:7 — When they took hold of thee by thy hand, thou didst break, and rend all their shoulder: and when they leaned… 2 votes
Proverbs 25:20
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Points to (10)
- Romans 12:15 — Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 8 votes
- Ecclesiastes 3:4 — A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 6 votes
- James 2:15–16 — If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 4 votes
- Isaiah 58:7 — Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when… 3 votes
- Proverbs 10:26 — As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 3 votes
- Deuteronomy 24:12–17 — And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge: 3 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 31:21 — She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 3 votes
- Proverbs 10:26 — As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 2 votes
- 1 Samuel 28:23 — But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he… 2 votes
Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Points to (7)
- Romans 12:20–21 — Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap… 25 votes
- Matthew 5:44 — But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for… 22 votes
- Proverbs 24:17 — Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 20 votes
- Exodus 23:4–5 — If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. 19 votes
- Luke 10:33–36 — But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 9 votes
- 2 Kings 6:22 — And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy… 9 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- Romans 12:20 — Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap… 65 votes
- Matthew 5:44 — But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for… 57 votes
- Luke 6:27 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 21 votes
- Isaiah 58:7 — Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when… 15 votes
Proverbs 25:22
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
Points to (2)
- 2 Samuel 16:12 — It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing… 9 votes
- Matthew 10:13 — And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to… 5 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Song of Solomon 8:6 — Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel… 5 votes
Proverbs 25:23
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Points to (6)
- Proverbs 26:20 — Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 — For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such… 3 votes
- Romans 1:30 — Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 3 votes
- Psalms 15:3 — He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his… 3 votes
- Job 37:22 — Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. 3 votes
- Psalms 101:5 — Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will… 2 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Ephesians 4:26 — Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 12 votes
- Ephesians 4:31 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all… 4 votes
- Genesis 8:1 — And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God… 4 votes
- Job 37:22 — Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. 3 votes
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
Points to (4)
- Proverbs 21:19 — It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 7 votes
- Proverbs 21:9 — It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 6 votes
- Proverbs 27:15–16 — A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 5 votes
- Proverbs 19:13 — A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 4 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 21:9 — It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 16 votes
- Proverbs 27:15 — A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 8 votes
- Proverbs 19:13 — A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 4 votes
- Proverbs 7:11 — (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: 3 votes
Proverbs 25:25
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Points to (18)
- Proverbs 15:30 — The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 9 votes
- Romans 10:15 — And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that… 6 votes
- Psalms 63:1 — [A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.] O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee:… 5 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… 3 votes
- Luke 2:10–11 — And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to… 3 votes
- Nahum 1:15 — Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep… 3 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Proverbs 15:30 — The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 7 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… 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6 — But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:18 — For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 4 votes
Proverbs 25:26
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Points to (10)
- Ezekiel 34:18–19 — Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet… 4 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:15 — Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and… 3 votes
- Matthew 26:69–74 — But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. 3 votes
- 2 Chronicles 24:21–22 — And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 22:14–18 — Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is… 3 votes
- Genesis 4:8 — And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up… 3 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- 2 Peter 2:8 — (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 14:27 — But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of… 3 votes
- 2 Samuel 4:11 — How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not… 2 votes
Proverbs 25:27
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
Points to (6)
- John 5:44 — How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? 6 votes
- Proverbs 27:2 — Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 6 votes
- Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than… 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:11 — I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in… 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:1 — It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 votes
- Proverbs 25:16 — Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. 2 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Proverbs 27:2 — Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 15 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:12 — For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but… 11 votes
- Proverbs 25:16 — Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. 8 votes
- John 8:54 — Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say,… 7 votes
Proverbs 25:28
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Points to (6)
- 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. 25 votes
- Proverbs 22:24 — Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 14 votes
- Nehemiah 1:3 — And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great… 5 votes
- 2 Chronicles 32:5 — Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised it up to the towers, and… 5 votes
- 1 Samuel 20:30 — Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious… 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 25:17 — Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all… 1 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 29 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. 29 votes
- Proverbs 14:29 — He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 11 votes
- Proverbs 19:19 — A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 7 votes