Proverbs 29 cross-references
Proverbs 29 has 27 verses, which point to 355 other passages and are cited by 314. 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 29 in the original text, with the number of verses using each. Select one for a full word study.
- צַדִּיק tsaddiq “righteous” 5
- רָשָׁע rasah “wicked” 5
- מָשַׁל mashal “to rule” 3
- פֶּשַׁע pesah “transgression” 3
- חָכָם chakham “wise” 3
- שָׂמַח samach “to rejoice” 3
- אַיִן ayin “nothing” 4
- מוֹקֵשׁ moqesh “snare” 2
- תּוֹכַחַת tokhachat “argument” 2
- יָסַר yasar “to discipline” 2
- דַּל dal “poor” 2
- חָלַק chalaq “to divide” 2
Proverbs 29:1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Points to (33)
- Proverbs 6:15 — Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 20 votes
- Proverbs 1:24–31 — Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 15 votes
- Zechariah 7:11–14 — But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. 14 votes
- 1 Samuel 2:25 — If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall… 14 votes
- Proverbs 28:18 — Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 13 votes
- John 13:26 — Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop,… 9 votes
Pointed to from (51)
- Proverbs 22:3 — A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 16 votes
- Isaiah 48:4 — Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; 15 votes
- Psalms 50:21 — These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as… 13 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 votes
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Points to (12)
- Proverbs 28:12 — When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 25 votes
- Proverbs 11:10 — When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 21 votes
- Proverbs 28:28 — When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. 15 votes
- Esther 8:15 — And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great… 12 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:5 — There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: 10 votes
- Revelation 11:15 — And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are… 6 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Proverbs 28:12 — When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 11 votes
- Proverbs 28:28 — When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. 10 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
- Ecclesiastes 10:6 — Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 6 votes
Proverbs 29:3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Points to (14)
- Proverbs 27:11 — My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. 7 votes
- Luke 15:30 — But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him… 6 votes
- Proverbs 15:20 — A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 6 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. 6 votes
- Luke 15:13 — And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and… 5 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
Pointed to from (9)
- Proverbs 10:1 — The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 11 votes
- Proverbs 23:24 — The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 8 votes
- Luke 15:13 — And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and… 7 votes
- Proverbs 15:20 — A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 6 votes
Proverbs 29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Points to (16)
- Proverbs 29:14 — The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 6 votes
- Micah 7:3 — That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and… 3 votes
- Daniel 11:20 — Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall… 3 votes
- Proverbs 20:8 — A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 3 votes
- Jeremiah 22:13–17 — Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his… 2 votes
- Isaiah 49:8 — Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee:… 2 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Jeremiah 22:15 — Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment… 5 votes
- Proverbs 29:14 — The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 4 votes
- Isaiah 33:6 — And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD… 3 votes
- 2 Samuel 16:1 — And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with… 3 votes
Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Points to (15)
- Hosea 5:1 — Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment… 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:24–25 — He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 5 votes
- Psalms 12:2 — They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. 5 votes
- Psalms 5:9 — For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open… 5 votes
- Job 17:5 — He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5 — For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 4 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Psalms 5:9 — For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open… 6 votes
- Acts 24:2 — And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great… 4 votes
- Proverbs 26:28 — A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. 4 votes
- Proverbs 12:12 — The wicked desireth the net of evil but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 4 votes
Proverbs 29:6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Points to (16)
- Ecclesiastes 9:12 — For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are… 5 votes
- Exodus 15:1 — Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the… 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:26 — And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 4 votes
- 1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy… 3 votes
- Romans 5:2–3 — By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of… 3 votes
- Psalms 132:16 — I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 3 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Ecclesiastes 9:12 — For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are… 5 votes
- Job 18:8 — For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare. 2 votes
- Judges 20:34 — And there came against Gibeah ten thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and the battle was sore: but they… 2 votes
- Exodus 10:7 — And Pharaoh’s servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they… 2 votes
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Points to (14)
- Job 29:16 — I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. 12 votes
- Psalms 41:1 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him… 9 votes
- Proverbs 21:13 — Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 8 votes
- Proverbs 31:8–9 — Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 6 votes
- Galatians 6:1 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of… 4 votes
- Ezekiel 22:29–31 — The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea,… 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Job 29:16 — I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. 7 votes
- Hebrews 10:24 — And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 6 votes
- Luke 18:2 — Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 5 votes
- Matthew 24:39 — And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 3 votes
Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Points to (17)
- Proverbs 11:11 — By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 6 votes
- Jeremiah 15:1 — Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this… 4 votes
- James 5:15–18 — And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins,… 3 votes
- James 3:5–6 — Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire… 3 votes
- Proverbs 16:14 — The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 3 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:15–16 — Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Proverbs 24:9 — The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. 9 votes
- Proverbs 11:11 — By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 6 votes
- Isaiah 28:14 — Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem. 2 votes
- Proverbs 6:26 — For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the… 2 votes
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Points to (4)
- Proverbs 26:4 — Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 8 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:13 — The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. 7 votes
- Matthew 7:6 — Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them… 3 votes
- Matthew 11:17–19 — And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not… 1 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Proverbs 14:16 — A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 7 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:13 — The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. 5 votes
- Proverbs 17:19 — He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 3 votes
- Ephesians 4:31 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all… 2 votes
Proverbs 29:10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Points to (18)
- 1 John 3:12–13 — Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own… 5 votes
- John 15:18–19 — If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 5 votes
- Genesis 4:5–8 — But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 22:11–23 — Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and all his father’s house, the priests… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 20:31–33 — For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom.… 3 votes
- Romans 10:1 — Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- 1 John 3:12 — Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own… 6 votes
- Matthew 14:8 — And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger. 3 votes
- Proverbs 29:27 — An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. 3 votes
- Psalms 37:14 — The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay… 3 votes
Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Points to (7)
- Proverbs 19:11 — The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 22 votes
- Proverbs 12:16 — A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 14 votes
- Micah 7:5 — Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth… 11 votes
- Amos 5:13 — Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time. 9 votes
- Proverbs 12:23 — A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 8 votes
- Proverbs 14:33 — Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made… 7 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 12:16 — A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 15 votes
- Proverbs 15:28 — The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 8 votes
- Proverbs 29:20 — Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 6 votes
- Esther 5:4 — And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet… 4 votes
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Points to (10)
- Proverbs 20:8 — A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 5 votes
- Psalms 101:5–7 — Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will… 3 votes
- Psalms 52:2–4 — Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. 3 votes
- 2 Kings 10:6–7 — Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye be mine, and if ye will hearken unto my voice,… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 22:8–23 — That all of you have conspired against me, and there is none that sheweth me that my son hath made a league… 3 votes
- 1 Kings 21:11–13 — And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel… 2 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- Proverbs 17:7 — Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. 5 votes
- Psalms 12:8 — The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. 5 votes
- 2 Kings 21:9 — But they hearkened not: and Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than did the nations whom the LORD… 5 votes
- Psalms 101:7 — He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 4 votes
Proverbs 29:13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Points to (9)
- Matthew 5:45 — That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and… 9 votes
- Proverbs 22:2 — The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 7 votes
- Psalms 13:3 — Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4 votes
- Ephesians 2:1 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 3 votes
- Nehemiah 5:5–7 — Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into… 2 votes
- Leviticus 25:35–37 — And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he… 2 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Proverbs 22:2 — The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 9 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:7 — Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: 5 votes
Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Points to (18)
- Proverbs 16:12 — It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 6 votes
- Isaiah 11:4 — But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he… 5 votes
- Proverbs 29:4 — The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 4 votes
- Proverbs 20:28 — Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. 4 votes
- Psalms 72:2–4 — He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. 4 votes
- Hebrews 1:8–9 — But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre… 3 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Proverbs 29:4 — The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 6 votes
- Proverbs 20:28 — Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. 5 votes
- Proverbs 20:8 — A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 5 votes
- Proverbs 16:12 — It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 5 votes
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Points to (12)
- Proverbs 10:1 — The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 14 votes
- Proverbs 17:25 — A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 12 votes
- Proverbs 29:17 — Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 11 votes
- Proverbs 22:15 — Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 10 votes
- Proverbs 13:24 — He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 10 votes
- Proverbs 22:6 — Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 9 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- Ephesians 6:4 — And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the… 35 votes
- Proverbs 13:24 — He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 27 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. 13 votes
- Proverbs 23:13 — Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 12 votes
Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Points to (10)
- Psalms 92:11 — Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise… 8 votes
- Psalms 91:8 — Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. 8 votes
- Psalms 58:10 — The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked. 8 votes
- Psalms 37:36 — Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. 8 votes
- Psalms 37:34 — Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off,… 8 votes
- Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 4 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Proverbs 18:3 — When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 3 votes
Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Points to (6)
- Proverbs 29:15 — The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 7 votes
- Proverbs 10:1 — The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 7 votes
- Proverbs 23:13–14 — Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 6 votes
- Proverbs 13:24 — He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 6 votes
- Proverbs 22:15 — Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 5 votes
- Proverbs 19:18 — Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. 5 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Proverbs 13:24 — He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 33 votes
- Ephesians 6:4 — And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the… 22 votes
- Proverbs 3:12 — For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. 17 votes
- Proverbs 29:15 — The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 11 votes
Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Points to (17)
- James 1:25 — But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer,… 36 votes
- Luke 11:28 — But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 35 votes
- Hosea 4:6 — My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee,… 28 votes
- John 13:17 — If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 26 votes
- Psalms 1:1–2 — Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor… 22 votes
- Proverbs 19:16 — He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 16 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Psalms 19:11 — Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. 8 votes
- Proverbs 19:16 — He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 4 votes
- Psalms 147:20 — He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD. 4 votes
- Isaiah 22:1 — The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops? 2 votes
Proverbs 29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Points to (3)
- Proverbs 26:3 — A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back. 2 votes
- Job 19:16 — I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth. 2 votes
- Proverbs 30:22 — For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; 1 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Exodus 21:20 — And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely… 3 votes
- Proverbs 17:10 — A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 2 votes
- Genesis 16:6 — But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai… 2 votes
Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Points to (6)
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 13 votes
- Proverbs 26:12 — Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 13 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
- Ecclesiastes 5:2 — Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in… 10 votes
- Proverbs 29:11 — A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 6 votes
- Proverbs 21:5 — The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 5 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. 14 votes
- Proverbs 19:2 — Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 14 votes
- Proverbs 15:28 — The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 5 votes
- Job 20:2 — Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste. 2 votes
Proverbs 29:21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 30:23 — For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. 4 votes
- Genesis 15:3 — And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir. 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:6 — But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 3 votes
- Luke 16:3 — Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I… 2 votes
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Points to (8)
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 13 votes
- Proverbs 17:19 — He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 9 votes
- Proverbs 26:21 — As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 8 votes
- Proverbs 22:24 — Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 5 votes
- Proverbs 14:17 — He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 5 votes
- Proverbs 10:12 — Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 5 votes
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- Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 34 votes
- Proverbs 22:24 — Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 19 votes
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 14 votes
- Colossians 3:8 — But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 10 votes
Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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- Matthew 23:12 — And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. 201 votes
- Luke 14:11 — For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 158 votes
- Proverbs 11:2 — When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 140 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… 136 votes
- James 4:6–10 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 124 votes
- 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be… 109 votes
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- Matthew 5:3 — Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 159 votes
- 1 Peter 5:6 — Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 65 votes
- Luke 14:11 — For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 34 votes
- James 4:6 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 27 votes
Proverbs 29:24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Points to (10)
- Leviticus 5:1 — And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if… 7 votes
- Proverbs 8:36 — But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. 5 votes
- Proverbs 1:11–19 — If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 5 votes
- Isaiah 1:23 — Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards:… 4 votes
- Psalms 50:18–22 — When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. 4 votes
- Proverbs 15:32 — He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 3 votes
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- Leviticus 5:1 — And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if… 6 votes
- Proverbs 30:9 — Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of… 4 votes
- Matthew 26:63 — But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God,… 2 votes
- Zechariah 5:3 — Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that… 2 votes
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Points to (33)
- Psalms 118:8 — It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. 63 votes
- Luke 12:4 — And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that… 54 votes
- Proverbs 18:10 — The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 50 votes
- Psalms 91:14 — Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath… 39 votes
- Proverbs 16:20 — He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. 33 votes
- John 12:42–43 — Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not… 28 votes
Pointed to from (36)
- Psalms 34:1 — [A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I… 13 votes
- Proverbs 28:25 — He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 8 votes
- 1 Samuel 21:13 — And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors… 8 votes
- Genesis 26:7 — And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is… 7 votes
Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
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- Proverbs 19:6 — Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 13 votes
- Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 9 votes
- Psalms 20:9 — Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call. 9 votes
- Isaiah 46:9–11 — Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 7 votes
- Psalms 62:12 — Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:4 — For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 6 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Lamentations 3:38 — Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good? 9 votes
- Proverbs 19:6 — Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 8 votes
- Proverbs 16:33 — The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. 7 votes
- Isaiah 51:12 — I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die,… 5 votes
Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Points to (9)
- 1 John 3:13 — Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 8 votes
- John 15:17–19 — These things I command you, that ye love one another. 5 votes
- Psalms 139:21 — Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? 5 votes
- John 15:23 — He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 4 votes
- John 7:7 — The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. 4 votes
- Proverbs 29:10 — The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 3 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 — Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with… 22 votes
- 1 John 3:12 — Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own… 11 votes
- Psalms 37:14 — The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay… 6 votes
- Proverbs 13:19 — The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 5 votes