Proverbs 9 cross-references
Proverbs 9 has 18 verses, which point to 147 other passages and are cited by 193. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
Points to (11)
- Matthew 16:18 — And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of… 7 votes
- Revelation 3:12 — Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will… 6 votes
- 1 Peter 2:5–6 — Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual… 5 votes
- Ephesians 2:20–22 — And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner… 5 votes
- Galatians 2:9 — And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they… 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:9–15 — For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 5 votes
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- Proverbs 24:3 — Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 20 votes
- John 2:10 — And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then… 8 votes
- Luke 14:17 — And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 4 votes
- Isaiah 25:6 — And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on… 4 votes
Proverbs 9:2
She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
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- Matthew 22:3–14 — Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner:… 6 votes
- Isaiah 25:6 — And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on… 6 votes
- Luke 14:16–17 — Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 5 votes
- Proverbs 9:5 — Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 4 votes
- Proverbs 23:30 — They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 5:7–8 — Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our… 2 votes
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- Proverbs 23:30 — They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. 4 votes
- Proverbs 9:5 — Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 3 votes
- Luke 15:23 — And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 2 votes
- Ezekiel 41:22 — The altar of wood was three cubits high, and the length thereof two cubits; and the corners thereof, and the… 2 votes
Proverbs 9:3
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
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- Proverbs 9:14 — For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 6 votes
- Proverbs 8:1–3 — Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 5 votes
- Matthew 22:3–4 — Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner:… 4 votes
- Proverbs 1:20–23 — Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 3 votes
- Psalms 68:11 — The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:20–21 — Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead,… 2 votes
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- Proverbs 1:20 — Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 8 votes
- Proverbs 1:21 — She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words,… 4 votes
- Proverbs 9:14 — For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 3 votes
- John 7:37 — In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come… 2 votes
Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
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- Proverbs 6:32 — But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. 5 votes
- Matthew 11:25 — At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid… 4 votes
- Proverbs 9:16 — Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 4 votes
- Proverbs 8:5 — O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 4 votes
- Revelation 22:17 — And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come.… 2 votes
- Revelation 3:17–18 — Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou… 2 votes
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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… 20 votes
- John 6:54 — Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. 8 votes
- Psalms 119:130 — The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 8 votes
- Psalms 25:8 — Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 5 votes
Proverbs 9:5
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
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- John 6:27 — Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the… 7 votes
- Song of Solomon 5:1 — I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my… 5 votes
- Jeremiah 31:12–14 — Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the… 4 votes
- Proverbs 9:17 — Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. 4 votes
- John 6:49–58 — Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. 3 votes
- Matthew 26:26–28 — And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and… 3 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 11:24 — And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you:… 6 votes
- Isaiah 55:2 — Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not?… 4 votes
- Song of Solomon 5:1 — I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my… 4 votes
- Proverbs 9:2 — She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 4 votes
Proverbs 9:6
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
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- Proverbs 13:20 — He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 10 votes
- Proverbs 4:11 — I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. 7 votes
- Luke 13:24 — Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:17 — Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and… 2 votes
- Revelation 18:4 — And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her… 1 votes
- Acts 2:40 — And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 1 votes
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- Proverbs 13:20 — He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 56 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 — Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 43 votes
- Matthew 7:13 — Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and… 35 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:17 — Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and… 26 votes
Proverbs 9:7
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
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- Proverbs 15:12 — A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 11 votes
- Proverbs 23:9 — Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 9 votes
- 2 Chronicles 36:16 — But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of… 5 votes
- 2 Chronicles 25:15–16 — Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto… 4 votes
- 2 Chronicles 24:20–22 — And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and… 3 votes
- 1 Kings 22:27 — And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with… 2 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Matthew 7:6 — Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them… 90 votes
- Proverbs 12:1 — Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 21 votes
- Proverbs 23:9 — Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 12 votes
- Proverbs 13:1 — A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 11 votes
Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
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- Proverbs 13:18 — Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 16 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,… 16 votes
- Proverbs 23:9 — Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 14 votes
- Proverbs 15:12 — A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 12 votes
- Matthew 7:6 — Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them… 10 votes
- Proverbs 29:1 — He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 10 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Galatians 4:16 — Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? 22 votes
- Luke 17:3 — Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 13 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,… 8 votes
- Proverbs 17:10 — A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 7 votes
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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- Proverbs 1:5 — A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 13 votes
- 1 John 5:13 — These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye… 7 votes
- Matthew 13:11–12 — He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven,… 7 votes
- 1 John 2:20–21 — But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 5 votes
- Proverbs 25:12 — As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 5 votes
- Hosea 6:3 — Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he… 4 votes
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- Proverbs 1:5 — A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 21 votes
- Acts 17:11 — These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind,… 12 votes
- Proverbs 18:15 — The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 8 votes
- Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 8 votes
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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- Psalms 111:10 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments:… 78 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. 66 votes
- Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 55 votes
- Ecclesiastes 12:13 — Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole… 43 votes
- Proverbs 2:5 — Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 36 votes
- 1 John 5:20 — And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is… 25 votes
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- Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 60 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. 35 votes
- Psalms 111:10 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments:… 28 votes
- Proverbs 30:3 — I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. 3 votes
Proverbs 9:11
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
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- Proverbs 10:27 — The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 21 votes
- Proverbs 3:2 — For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 18 votes
- Proverbs 3:16 — Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 votes
- Deuteronomy 6:2 — That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command… 12 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Job 5:26 — Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season. 26 votes
- Proverbs 3:2 — For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 14 votes
- Proverbs 10:27 — The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 12 votes
- Proverbs 1:33 — But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. 7 votes
Proverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Points to (8)
- Job 22:2–3 — Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? 6 votes
- 2 Peter 3:3–4 — Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 5 votes
- Ezekiel 18:20 — The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the… 5 votes
- Job 22:21 — Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. 4 votes
- Proverbs 16:26 — He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 3 votes
- 2 Peter 3:16 — As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be… 2 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Psalms 1:1 — Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor… 43 votes
- Proverbs 3:34 — Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 10 votes
- Job 35:7 — If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand? 5 votes
- Job 5:27 — Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good. 5 votes
Proverbs 9:13
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
Points to (5)
- Proverbs 7:11 — (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: 13 votes
- Proverbs 5:6 — Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:4 — He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife,… 3 votes
- Proverbs 21:19 — It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 3 votes
- Proverbs 21:9 — It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 2 votes
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- Proverbs 14:1 — Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 12 votes
- Proverbs 7:11 — (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: 10 votes
- Proverbs 11:22 — As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 4 votes
- Ezekiel 16:30 — How weak is thine heart, saith the Lord GOD, seeing thou doest all these things, the work of an imperious… 3 votes
Proverbs 9:14
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
Points to (2)
- Proverbs 9:3 — She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 3 votes
- Proverbs 7:10–12 — And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. 2 votes
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- Proverbs 9:3 — She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 6 votes
- Proverbs 8:2 — She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 4 votes
- Proverbs 7:12 — Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) 4 votes
- Genesis 39:10 — And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to… 3 votes
Proverbs 9:15
To call passengers who go right on their ways:
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- Proverbs 23:27–28 — For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit. 3 votes
- Proverbs 7:25–27 — Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. 3 votes
- Proverbs 7:13–15 — So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, 2 votes
Proverbs 9:16
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Points to (1)
- Proverbs 9:4 — Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 2 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 6:18 — Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth… 7 votes
- Proverbs 22:3 — A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 6 votes
- Proverbs 9:4 — Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 4 votes
- Psalms 14:2 — The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and… 4 votes
Proverbs 9:17
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 20:17 — Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 12 votes
- Proverbs 23:31–32 — Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself… 7 votes
- James 1:14–15 — But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 4 votes
- Proverbs 30:20 — Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no… 4 votes
- Ephesians 5:12 — For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 3 votes
- Romans 7:8 — But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law… 3 votes
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- Ephesians 5:12 — For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 6 votes
- Proverbs 20:17 — Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 6 votes
- Proverbs 9:5 — Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 4 votes
- Proverbs 4:17 — For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 3 votes
Proverbs 9:18
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
Points to (7)
- Proverbs 7:27 — Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. 7 votes
- Proverbs 5:5 — Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. 3 votes
- Proverbs 2:18–19 — For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. 3 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 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 2 votes
- Psalms 82:5 — They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are… 2 votes
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- Proverbs 7:27 — Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. 6 votes
- Proverbs 2:18 — For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. 4 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:26 — And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso… 3 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