Proverbs 26 cross-references
Proverbs 26 has 28 verses, which point to 179 other passages and are cited by 201. 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 26 in the original text, with the number of verses using each. Select one for a full word study.
- כְּסִיל kesil “fool” 11
- עָצֵל atsel “sluggish” 4
- אִוֶּלֶת ivvelet “folly” 3
- פֶּה peh “lip” 4
- חָכָם chakham “wise” 3
- כֵּן ken “so” 4
- כֶּלֶב kelev “dog” 2
- מָשָׁל mashal “proverb” 2
- שׁוּב shuv “to return” 4
- רִיב riv “strife” 2
- פֶּן־ pen “lest” 2
- שָׂנֵא sane “to hate” 2
Proverbs 26:1
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
Points to (16)
- Proverbs 19:10 — Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 6 votes
- Proverbs 28:16 — The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall… 4 votes
- Psalms 15:4 — In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his… 3 votes
- Psalms 12:8 — The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. 3 votes
- Esther 4:6 — So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king’s gate. 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 12:17–18 — Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may… 3 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- 1 Samuel 12:17 — Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may… 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:8 — As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. 4 votes
- Proverbs 19:10 — Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 4 votes
Proverbs 26:2
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Points to (8)
- Numbers 23:8 — How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I defy, whom the LORD hath not defied? 31 votes
- Nehemiah 13:2 — Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he… 18 votes
- Psalms 109:28 — Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice. 16 votes
- 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… 14 votes
- Deuteronomy 23:4–5 — Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because… 14 votes
- 1 Samuel 17:43 — And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed… 12 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Deuteronomy 23:5 — Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a… 5 votes
- 1 Samuel 17:43 — And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed… 4 votes
- Proverbs 27:8 — As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. 3 votes
- Deuteronomy 18:22 — When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing… 3 votes
Proverbs 26:3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.
Points to (10)
- Proverbs 10:13 — In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of… 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:21 — What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? 4 votes
- Psalms 32:9 — Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and… 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:2 — I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to… 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:6 — And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 2 votes
- Proverbs 27:22 — Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart… 2 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Psalms 32:9 — Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and… 13 votes
- Proverbs 10:13 — In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of… 8 votes
- Proverbs 19:29 — Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. 7 votes
- Jeremiah 31:18 — I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Points to (11)
- Proverbs 26:5 — Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 8 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 7 votes
- Jude 1:9 — Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not… 4 votes
- Proverbs 17:14 — The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be… 3 votes
- 1 Kings 12:14 — And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add… 3 votes
- 1 Kings 12:16 — So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What… 2 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 11 votes
- Proverbs 29:9 — If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 8 votes
- Proverbs 23:9 — Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 8 votes
- John 8:7 — So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among… 4 votes
Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Points to (18)
- Romans 12:16 — Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not… 7 votes
- Matthew 16:1–4 — The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from… 6 votes
- Proverbs 3:7 — Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 5 votes
- Titus 1:13 — This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; 3 votes
- Romans 11:25 — For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own… 3 votes
- John 9:26–33 — Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? 3 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Proverbs 26:12 — Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 10 votes
- Proverbs 26:4 — Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 8 votes
- Proverbs 28:11 — The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 3 votes
- Luke 20:40 — And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. 2 votes
Proverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
Points to (4)
- 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 10:26 — As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 6 votes
- Proverbs 13:17 — A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 5 votes
- Numbers 13:31 — But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger… 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- 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… 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
- Daniel 6:2 — And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them,… 2 votes
- Jeremiah 37:2 — But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land, did hearken unto the words of the LORD, which… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:7
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Points to (6)
- Proverbs 26:9 — As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 5 votes
- Proverbs 17:7 — Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. 3 votes
- Psalms 64:8 — So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away. 3 votes
- Matthew 7:4–5 — Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in… 2 votes
- Psalms 50:16–21 — But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my… 2 votes
- Luke 4:23 — And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have… 1 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Job 27:1 — Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, 3 votes
- Proverbs 17:7 — Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. 2 votes
- Psalms 50:16 — But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:8
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Points to (3)
- Proverbs 26:1 — As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. 4 votes
- Proverbs 30:22 — For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; 3 votes
- Proverbs 19:10 — Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 2 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Proverbs 26:1 — As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. 2 votes
- 2 Chronicles 24:17 — Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:9
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Points to (1)
- Proverbs 23:35 — They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall… 3 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 26:7 — The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 5 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:12 — The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 3 votes
- 2 Kings 14:9 — And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:10
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
Points to (2)
- Romans 2:6 — Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 3 votes
- Proverbs 11:31 — Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. 3 votes
Proverbs 26:11
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Points to (3)
- 2 Peter 2:22 — But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the… 27 votes
- Matthew 12:45 — Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and… 19 votes
- Exodus 8:15 — But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD… 9 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Matthew 7:6 — Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them… 49 votes
- 2 Peter 2:22 — But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the… 31 votes
- Philippians 3:2 — Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 votes
- Jeremiah 34:11 — But afterward they turned, and caused the servants and the handmaids, whom they had let go free, to return,… 3 votes
Proverbs 26:12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Points to (13)
- 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,… 14 votes
- Proverbs 29:20 — Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 14 votes
- Proverbs 26:5 — Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 10 votes
- Romans 12:16 — Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not… 8 votes
- Proverbs 28:11 — The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 8 votes
- Revelation 3:17 — Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou… 7 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- Romans 12:3 — For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more… 36 votes
- Proverbs 3:7 — Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 32 votes
- Galatians 6:3 — For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 27 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:12 — For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but… 19 votes
Proverbs 26:13
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Points to (3)
- Proverbs 22:13 — The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 7 votes
- Proverbs 19:15 — Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 5 votes
- Proverbs 15:19 — The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 4 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Romans 12:11 — Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 13 votes
- Proverbs 6:6 — Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 12 votes
- Proverbs 22:13 — The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 7 votes
- Proverbs 20:4 — The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. 6 votes
Proverbs 26:14
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
Points to (5)
- Hebrews 6:12 — That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 4 votes
- Proverbs 24:33 — Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 2 votes
- Proverbs 12:27 — The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 2 votes
- Proverbs 12:24 — The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 2 votes
- Proverbs 6:9–10 — How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 2 votes
Proverbs 26:15
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
Points to (1)
- Proverbs 19:24 — A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 6 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Proverbs 12:27 — The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 2 votes
Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Points to (3)
- 1 Peter 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you… 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:12 — Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 5 votes
- Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 4 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Isaiah 5:21 — Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! 7 votes
- Proverbs 28:11 — The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 5 votes
- Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:12 — Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 4 votes
Proverbs 26:17
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Points to (5)
- Proverbs 20:3 — It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 10 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:23–24 — But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 9 votes
- Proverbs 18:6 — A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 6 votes
- Luke 12:14 — And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 5 votes
- Proverbs 17:11 — An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. 3 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Proverbs 18:1 — Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 6 votes
- John 8:6 — This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger… 4 votes
- Proverbs 6:14 — Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 3 votes
- 2 Chronicles 25:19 — Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home;… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:18
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
Points to (4)
- Proverbs 25:18 — A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. 5 votes
- Isaiah 50:11 — Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire,… 4 votes
- Proverbs 7:23 — Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. 3 votes
- Genesis 49:23 — The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 15:21 — Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 5 votes
- Proverbs 14:9 — Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 5 votes
- Proverbs 10:23 — It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 4 votes
- Jeremiah 11:15 — What hath my beloved to do in mine house, seeing she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:19
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Points to (5)
- Ephesians 5:4 — Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 6 votes
- Proverbs 10:23 — It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 5 votes
- Proverbs 15:21 — Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 3 votes
- Proverbs 14:9 — Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 3 votes
- 2 Peter 2:13 — And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time.… 2 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Leviticus 6:2 — If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Points to (4)
- Proverbs 16:28 — A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 9 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… 8 votes
- Proverbs 22:10 — Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 8 votes
- Proverbs 26:22 — The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 4 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- 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… 6 votes
- Ephesians 4:31 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all… 6 votes
- Proverbs 22:10 — Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 5 votes
- Proverbs 18:8 — The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 5 votes
Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Points to (8)
- Proverbs 29:22 — An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 5 votes
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 5 votes
- 2 Samuel 20:1 — And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he… 3 votes
- Proverbs 30:33 — Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the… 2 votes
- Proverbs 10:12 — Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 2 votes
- Psalms 120:4 — Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. 2 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 15 votes
- Proverbs 29:22 — An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 8 votes
- Proverbs 30:33 — Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the… 2 votes
- Proverbs 17:14 — The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:22
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Points to (3)
- Proverbs 18:8 — The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 6 votes
- Proverbs 20:19 — He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his… 3 votes
- Ezekiel 22:9 — In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee… 2 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 15:4 — A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 8 votes
- Proverbs 26:20 — Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 4 votes
- Ezekiel 22:9 — In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee… 2 votes
Proverbs 26:23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Points to (7)
- Luke 22:47–48 — And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before… 7 votes
- Luke 11:39 — And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your… 5 votes
- Proverbs 10:18 — He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. 4 votes
- Matthew 23:27 — Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear… 3 votes
- Ezekiel 33:31 — And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words,… 3 votes
- Proverbs 25:4 — Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 3 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Proverbs 27:6 — Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 10 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 9 votes
- Psalms 28:3 — Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours,… 5 votes
- Daniel 11:27 — And both these kings’ hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall… 3 votes
Proverbs 26:24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
Points to (7)
- Proverbs 12:20 — Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. 8 votes
- Proverbs 10:18 — He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. 6 votes
- Psalms 41:6 — And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad,… 6 votes
- Proverbs 14:8 — The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. 4 votes
- Proverbs 12:17 — He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 4 votes
- Proverbs 12:5 — The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. 4 votes
Pointed to from (25)
- 1 John 3:15 — Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 10 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… 9 votes
- Leviticus 19:17 — Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer… 8 votes
- Jeremiah 9:4 — Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly… 7 votes
Proverbs 26:25
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Points to (7)
- Proverbs 6:16–19 — These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 28 votes
- Jeremiah 12:6 — For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they… 12 votes
- Psalms 28:3 — Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours,… 12 votes
- Jeremiah 9:2–8 — Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men; that I might leave my people, and go from… 8 votes
- Psalms 12:2 — They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. 7 votes
- Matthew 24:23 — Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 6 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Jeremiah 12:6 — For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they… 11 votes
- Romans 12:9 — Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 6 votes
- Luke 11:39 — And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your… 3 votes
- 2 Samuel 15:5 — And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him,… 3 votes
Proverbs 26:26
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Points to (6)
- Psalms 55:21–23 — The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil,… 5 votes
- 1 Samuel 18:17 — And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant… 4 votes
- 2 Samuel 13:22–28 — And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced… 3 votes
- 2 Samuel 3:27–30 — And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 18:21 — And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may… 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
Proverbs 26:27
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
Points to (7)
- Proverbs 28:10 — Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the… 26 votes
- Psalms 9:15 — The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. 25 votes
- Psalms 7:15–16 — He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. 22 votes
- Psalms 10:2 — The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. 19 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:8 — He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. 18 votes
- Psalms 57:6 — They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the… 17 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Ecclesiastes 10:8 — He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. 11 votes
- Psalms 7:15 — He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. 11 votes
- Proverbs 28:10 — Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the… 10 votes
- Jeremiah 18:20 — Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee… 4 votes
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Points to (9)
- John 8:44–49 — Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the… 6 votes
- Luke 20:20–21 — And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold… 5 votes
- John 10:32–33 — Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone… 4 votes
- Proverbs 29:5 — A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 4 votes
- Proverbs 7:21–23 — With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. 4 votes
- Proverbs 7:5 — That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words. 4 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Psalms 55:21 — The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil,… 9 votes
- Proverbs 6:17 — A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 7 votes
- Daniel 11:32 — And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know… 6 votes
- Proverbs 29:5 — A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 4 votes