Proverbs 28 cross-references
Proverbs 28 has 28 verses, which point to 356 other passages and are cited by 385. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Points to (19)
- Deuteronomy 28:7 — The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come… 152 votes
- Psalms 53:5 — There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth… 92 votes
- Isaiah 26:3–4 — Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 79 votes
- Psalms 27:1–2 — [A Psalm of David.] The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my… 74 votes
- Psalms 112:7 — He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 59 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2 — But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were… 44 votes
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- Psalms 53:5 — There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth… 9 votes
- Psalms 91:5 — Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 8 votes
- Matthew 10:26 — Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be… 7 votes
- Daniel 3:18 — But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image… 6 votes
Proverbs 28:2
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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- Job 22:28–30 — Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy… 5 votes
- 1 Kings 16:8–29 — In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in… 5 votes
- Genesis 45:5–8 — Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before… 5 votes
- 2 Kings 15:8–31 — In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in… 4 votes
- 1 Kings 15:28 — Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead. 4 votes
- Hosea 13:11 — I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath. 3 votes
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- Isaiah 33:6 — And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD… 4 votes
- Hosea 13:11 — I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath. 3 votes
- Exodus 18:21 — Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 52:3 — For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, till he had cast them out from his… 2 votes
Proverbs 28:3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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- Matthew 18:28–30 — But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he… 7 votes
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- Ecclesiastes 4:1 — So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such… 4 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. 4 votes
- Ezekiel 19:7 — And he knew their desolate palaces, and he laid waste their cities; and the land was desolate, and the… 2 votes
- Proverbs 30:14 — There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off… 2 votes
Proverbs 28:4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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- Romans 1:32 — Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the… 17 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 votes
- Matthew 14:4 — For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. 10 votes
- Matthew 3:7 — But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of… 9 votes
- 1 John 4:5 — They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 5 votes
- Psalms 49:18 — Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. 5 votes
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- Micah 3:2 — Who hate the good, and love the evil; who pluck off their skin from off them, and their flesh from off their… 5 votes
- Proverbs 17:4 — A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 5 votes
- 2 Peter 2:15 — Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who… 4 votes
- Psalms 89:30 — If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; 3 votes
Proverbs 28:5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
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- 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… 15 votes
- Psalms 92:6 — A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. 12 votes
- 1 John 2:27 — But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but… 11 votes
- 1 John 2:20 — But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 10 votes
- John 7:17 — If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of… 9 votes
- Mark 4:10–13 — And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. 6 votes
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- Isaiah 44:18 — They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that… 53 votes
- 1 John 2:20 — But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 13 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:15 — But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 10 votes
- John 8:43 — Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. 8 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.
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- Proverbs 19:1 — Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 10 votes
- Luke 16:19–23 — There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 9 votes
- Proverbs 28:18 — Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 9 votes
- Proverbs 19:22 — The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 6 votes
- Proverbs 16:8 — Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 4 votes
- Acts 24:24–27 — And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and… 3 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Psalms 84:11 — For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from… 22 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. 11 votes
- Proverbs 28:18 — Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 10 votes
- Proverbs 15:16 — Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 8 votes
Proverbs 28:7
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Points to (10)
- Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 5 votes
- 1 Peter 4:3–4 — For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in… 4 votes
- Proverbs 29:15 — The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 4 votes
- Luke 15:13 — And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and… 3 votes
- Proverbs 28:24 — Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a… 3 votes
- Proverbs 23:19–22 — Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. 3 votes
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- Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 5 votes
- Proverbs 28:24 — Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a… 5 votes
- Titus 1:6 — If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 4 votes
- Luke 15:13 — And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and… 4 votes
Proverbs 28:8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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- Job 27:16–17 — Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; 11 votes
- Proverbs 13:22 — A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the… 10 votes
- Ecclesiastes 2:26 — For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth… 8 votes
- Leviticus 25:36 — Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee. 6 votes
- Exodus 22:25 — If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither… 6 votes
- Ezekiel 18:17 — That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my… 5 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- Proverbs 13:22 — A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the… 45 votes
- Ecclesiastes 2:26 — For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth… 29 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. 14 votes
- Proverbs 11:24 — There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth… 10 votes
Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Points to (9)
- Psalms 66:18 — If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: 29 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:3–4 — For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to… 24 votes
- Zechariah 7:11–13 — But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. 23 votes
- Proverbs 15:8 — The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 22 votes
- Psalms 109:7 — When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin. 21 votes
- Isaiah 1:15–16 — And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will… 19 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- John 9:31 — Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he… 36 votes
- Psalms 66:18 — If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: 36 votes
- James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent… 27 votes
- Amos 5:21 — I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. 12 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 upright shall have good things in possession.
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- Proverbs 26:27 — Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. 10 votes
- Psalms 37:25–26 — I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 7 votes
- Psalms 7:15–16 — He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. 6 votes
- Matthew 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 5 votes
- Proverbs 15:6 — In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 5 votes
- Proverbs 10:3 — The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 5 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 26:27 — Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. 26 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… 9 votes
- Deuteronomy 27:18 — Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen. 4 votes
- Psalms 140:10 — Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. 3 votes
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Points to (16)
- Proverbs 18:17 — He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. 8 votes
- Ecclesiastes 9:15–17 — Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered… 7 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,… 5 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… 5 votes
- Luke 16:13–14 — No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold… 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:16 — The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 5 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Proverbs 26:12 — Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 8 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 26:5 — Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 3 votes
- Job 32:11 — Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. 2 votes
Proverbs 28:12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Points to (20)
- Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 11 votes
- Proverbs 11:10 — When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 8 votes
- Proverbs 28:28 — When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. 7 votes
- Esther 8:15–17 — And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great… 6 votes
- Job 29:11–20 — When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: 5 votes
- Hebrews 11:37–38 — They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in… 4 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 25 votes
- Proverbs 28:28 — When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. 9 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:6 — Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 7 votes
- Proverbs 11:10 — When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 6 votes
Proverbs 28:13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Points to (24)
- 1 John 1:8–10 — If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 57 votes
- Psalms 32:3–5 — When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. 49 votes
- Job 31:33 — If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom: 30 votes
- Luke 15:18–24 — I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before… 27 votes
- Jeremiah 3:12–13 — Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I… 19 votes
- Psalms 51:1–5 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to… 17 votes
Pointed to from (56)
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 — If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from… 193 votes
- 1 John 1:9 — If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all… 170 votes
- Isaiah 55:7 — Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and… 61 votes
- Psalms 32:5 — I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions… 22 votes
Proverbs 28:14
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Points to (15)
- Proverbs 23:17 — Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. 15 votes
- Psalms 2:11 — Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 14 votes
- Isaiah 66:2 — For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man… 11 votes
- Romans 11:20 — Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: 8 votes
- Jeremiah 32:40 — And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but… 8 votes
- 1 Peter 1:17 — And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the… 7 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Isaiah 66:2 — For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man… 26 votes
- 1 Corinthians 10:12 — Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 22 votes
- Proverbs 23:17 — Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. 14 votes
- Hebrews 3:8 — Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: 12 votes
Proverbs 28:15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Points to (14)
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 7 votes
- Matthew 2:16 — Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 5 votes
- Proverbs 20:2 — The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 4 votes
- Proverbs 19:12 — The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. 4 votes
- Exodus 1:22 — And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every… 4 votes
- 2 Kings 21:16 — Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside… 3 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- Matthew 2:16 — Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 5 votes
- Isaiah 33:6 — And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD… 4 votes
- Ecclesiastes 4:13 — Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. 4 votes
- Ecclesiastes 4:1 — So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such… 4 votes
Proverbs 28:16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Points to (9)
- Exodus 18:21 — Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating… 4 votes
- Jeremiah 22:15–17 — Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment… 3 votes
- Isaiah 33:15–16 — He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh… 3 votes
- Isaiah 3:12 — As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee… 3 votes
- Ecclesiastes 4:1 — So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such… 3 votes
- Nehemiah 5:15 — But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread… 3 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Luke 12:15 — And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the… 7 votes
- Proverbs 26:1 — As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. 4 votes
- Proverbs 29:14 — The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 3 votes
- Ezekiel 45:8 — In the land shall be his possession in Israel: and my princes shall no more oppress my people; and the rest… 2 votes
Proverbs 28:17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Points to (9)
- Genesis 9:6 — Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. 9 votes
- 1 Kings 21:19 — And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And… 4 votes
- Exodus 21:14 — But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine… 4 votes
- Acts 28:4 — And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this… 3 votes
- Matthew 27:4–5 — Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou… 3 votes
- 2 Chronicles 24:21–25 — And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the… 3 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Proverbs 1:18 — And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. 6 votes
- Jeremiah 41:15 — But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men, and went to the Ammonites. 4 votes
- Matthew 2:16 — Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 3 votes
- Habakkuk 2:17 — For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of… 3 votes
Proverbs 28:18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Points to (14)
- Proverbs 10:9 — He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 11 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. 10 votes
- Revelation 3:3 — Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not… 6 votes
- Proverbs 11:3–6 — The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 6 votes
- Psalms 84:11 — For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from… 6 votes
- Numbers 22:32 — And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I… 5 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- Psalms 84:11 — For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from… 31 votes
- Psalms 15:2 — He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 19 votes
- Proverbs 10:9 — He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 16 votes
- Proverbs 11:3 — The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 15 votes
Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Points to (7)
- Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of… 10 votes
- Proverbs 27:23–27 — Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 4 votes
- Proverbs 13:20 — He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 4 votes
- Judges 9:4 — And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baalberith, wherewith Abimelech… 4 votes
- Luke 15:12–17 — And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he… 3 votes
- Proverbs 23:20–21 — Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 14:23 — In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 27 votes
- Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of… 15 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
- Ecclesiastes 5:9 — Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. 2 votes
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Points to (19)
- Luke 16:10–12 — He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is… 13 votes
- Proverbs 13:11 — Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 11 votes
- Revelation 2:10 — Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that… 7 votes
- Proverbs 10:6 — Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 votes
- Psalms 112:4–9 — Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 7 votes
- Psalms 101:6 — Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect… 7 votes
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- Proverbs 23:4 — Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 22 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:9 — But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which… 10 votes
- Jeremiah 17:11 — As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall… 9 votes
- Proverbs 13:11 — Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 7 votes
Proverbs 28:21
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Points to (10)
- Ezekiel 13:19 — And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that… 7 votes
- Proverbs 24:23 — These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 7 votes
- Proverbs 18:5 — It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 7 votes
- Micah 7:3 — That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and… 4 votes
- Micah 3:5 — Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry,… 4 votes
- Exodus 23:8 — And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. 4 votes
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- James 2:1 — My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 15 votes
- Proverbs 24:23 — These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 9 votes
- Proverbs 18:5 — It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 6 votes
- Ezekiel 13:19 — And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that… 5 votes
Proverbs 28:22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Points to (9)
- 1 Timothy 6:9 — But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which… 7 votes
- Proverbs 23:6 — Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: 7 votes
- Proverbs 28:20 — A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 5 votes
- Matthew 20:15 — Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? 4 votes
- Job 27:16–17 — Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; 4 votes
- Mark 7:22 — All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. 3 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Proverbs 10:22 — The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 22 votes
- Proverbs 21:5 — The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 11 votes
- Proverbs 19:2 — Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 7 votes
- Proverbs 28:20 — A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 6 votes
Proverbs 28:23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 27:5–6 — Open rebuke is better than secret love. 10 votes
- Matthew 18:15 — Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if… 9 votes
- Psalms 141:5 — Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil,… 7 votes
- 2 Peter 3:15–16 — And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according… 2 votes
- Galatians 2:11 — But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 2 votes
- Proverbs 29:5 — A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 27:5 — Open rebuke is better than secret love. 23 votes
- Proverbs 9:8 — Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 8 votes
- Ecclesiastes 9:17 — The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 5 votes
- 1 Samuel 25:33 — And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and… 4 votes
Proverbs 28:24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Points to (6)
- Matthew 15:4–6 — For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die… 7 votes
- Proverbs 19:26 — He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 7 votes
- Proverbs 18:9 — He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 7 votes
- Proverbs 28:7 — Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 5 votes
- Judges 17:2 — And he said unto his mother, The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from thee, about which thou… 5 votes
- Proverbs 13:20 — He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 2 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Exodus 20:12 — Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. 8 votes
- Proverbs 18:9 — He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 — That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all… 5 votes
- Proverbs 19:26 — He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 4 votes
Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Points to (14)
- Proverbs 11:25 — The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:6 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 9 votes
- Proverbs 29:25 — The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 8 votes
- Proverbs 13:10 — Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. 8 votes
- Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 8 votes
- Proverbs 10:12 — Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 8 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 21 votes
- Isaiah 58:11 — And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou… 17 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… 9 votes
- Proverbs 29:25 — The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 8 votes
Proverbs 28:26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Points to (10)
- Proverbs 3:5 — Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 32 votes
- Jeremiah 17:9 — The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? 23 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. 22 votes
- Romans 8:7 — Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 14 votes
- 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… 12 votes
- James 3:13–18 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with… 11 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Proverbs 3:5 — Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 563 votes
- Proverbs 4:23 — Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 272 votes
- Jeremiah 17:9 — The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? 70 votes
- Psalms 139:24 — And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. 22 votes
Proverbs 28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Points to (12)
- 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. 14 votes
- Proverbs 11:24 — There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth… 9 votes
- Psalms 41:1–3 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him… 9 votes
- Deuteronomy 15:7 — If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD… 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:6–11 — But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall… 7 votes
- Psalms 112:5–9 — A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 7 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- 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. 52 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 — And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things,… 49 votes
- Proverbs 11:25 — The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 19 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… 16 votes
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Points to (5)
- Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 10 votes
- Acts 12:23–24 — And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of… 9 votes
- Proverbs 28:12 — When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 9 votes
- Job 24:4 — They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together. 9 votes
- Esther 8:17 — And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews… 3 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 15 votes
- Proverbs 28:12 — When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 7 votes
- Job 24:4 — They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together. 7 votes
- Psalms 101:6 — Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect… 6 votes