1.
These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
proverbs: Proverbs 1:1, Proverbs 10:1, 1 Kings 4:32, Ecclesiastes 12:9
which: Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 36:22, Isaiah 37:2, Hosea 1:1, Micah 1:1
2.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
the glory: Deuteronomy 29:29, Job 11:7, Job 11:8, Job 38:4-41, Job 39:1-30, Job 40:2, Job 42:3, Romans 11:33, Romans 11:34
the honour: 1 Kings 3:9-28, 1 Kings 4:29-34, Ezra 4:15, Ezra 4:19, Ezra 5:17, Ezra 6:1, Job 29:16
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 17:4 - inquired 1 Samuel 20:12 - sounded 2 Samuel 1:5 - How knowest Luke 6:27 - Love
3.
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
heaven: Psalms 103:11, Isaiah 7:11, Isaiah 55:9, Romans 8:39
is unsearchable: Heb. there is no searching, 1 Kings 4:29, 1 Peter 1:7
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:12 - sounded Job 11:8 - It is as high as heaven Psalms 15:3 - taketh up Isaiah 55:8 - General Romans 11:33 - the depth
4.
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
Proverbs 17:3, Isaiah 1:25-27, Malachi 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:20, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter 1:7
Reciprocal: Leviticus 14:40 - take away Jeremiah 6:30 - Reprobate silver
5.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
away: Proverbs 20:8, 1 Kings 2:33, 1 Kings 2:46, Esther 7:10, Esther 8:11-17, Psalms 101:7, Psalms 101:8
his: Proverbs 16:12, Proverbs 20:28, Proverbs 29:14, Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 16:5
Reciprocal: Leviticus 14:40 - take away 1 Samuel 24:1 - it was told 2 Samuel 3:39 - I am 1 Kings 2:45 - the throne Proverbs 14:35 - king's Jeremiah 22:15 - and do
6.
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
Put not forth thyself: Heb. Set not out thy glory, Proverbs 25:27, Proverbs 27:2
in the presence: Proverbs 16:19, Exodus 3:11, 1 Samuel 9:20-22, 1 Samuel 15:17, 1 Samuel 18:18-23, 2 Samuel 7:8-17, Psalms 131:1, Jeremiah 1:6-10, Amos 7:12-15
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 15:4 - Oh that I Proverbs 15:33 - and Matthew 23:6 - General Matthew 25:40 - the King Luke 14:8 - When Luke 14:10 - go
7.
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
that it: Proverbs 16:19, Luke 14:8-10
Come: Be humble; affect not high things; keep thyself quiet; and thou shalt live at ease, in safety, and in peace. Revelation 4:1
than: Luke 18:14, 1 Peter 5:5
Reciprocal: Proverbs 15:33 - and Matthew 23:6 - General Matthew 25:40 - the King Luke 14:10 - go
8.
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
hastily: Proverbs 17:14, Proverbs 18:6, Proverbs 30:33, 2 Samuel 2:14-16, 2 Samuel 2:26, 2 Kings 14:8-12, Luke 14:31, Luke 14:32
what: Proverbs 14:12, Jeremiah 5:31, Matthew 5:25
Reciprocal: Judges 11:12 - sent messengers 1 Samuel 25:13 - Gird ye 2 Samuel 2:27 - unless 2 Samuel 10:6 - Syrians of Bethrehob 2 Samuel 20:1 - he blew 1 Kings 3:25 - Divide 2 Kings 14:10 - why shouldest Proverbs 3:30 - General Proverbs 13:10 - with Proverbs 14:29 - but Proverbs 19:2 - and Proverbs 20:3 - an Proverbs 20:18 - and Luke 12:58 - thou goest Acts 12:20 - but Acts 19:36 - ye ought 1 Corinthians 13:4 - vaunteth not itself
9.
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
with: Matthew 18:5-17
a secret to another: or, the secret of another, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 20:19
Reciprocal: Genesis 9:22 - told Genesis 21:25 - reproved Joshua 22:13 - Phinehas Judges 11:12 - sent messengers 2 Samuel 13:22 - spake Proverbs 3:30 - General Matthew 5:24 - there Matthew 18:15 - go Luke 12:58 - thou goest
10.
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
thine: Psalms 119:39
Reciprocal: Matthew 18:15 - go
11.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
word: Proverbs 15:23, Proverbs 24:26, Ecclesiastes 12:10, Isaiah 50:4
fitly spoken: Heb. spoken upon his wheels
is like: Rather "is like golden apples (tappuchim, in Arabic, tuffach), in baskets (maskeeyoth, in Arabic, shakeekat) of silver." A word spoken with propriety, opportunely, and suitably to the occasion, is as much in its place, and as conspicuously beautiful, as the golden fruit which appears through the apertures of an exquisitely wrought silver basket.
Reciprocal: Genesis 41:37 - the thing Judges 8:3 - Then 1 Samuel 24:16 - Is this 2 Kings 5:14 - went he down Ezra 10:5 - arose Job 6:25 - forcible Psalms 37:30 - General Psalms 85:8 - folly Proverbs 10:20 - tongue Proverbs 12:25 - but Proverbs 16:24 - Pleasant Proverbs 18:20 - General Proverbs 22:18 - fitted Ecclesiastes 10:12 - words Matthew 12:35 - good man Luke 4:22 - the gracious Acts 6:5 - the saying Ephesians 4:29 - that which Colossians 4:6 - your
12.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
an earring: Job 42:11
a wise: Proverbs 1:8, Proverbs 1:9, Proverbs 9:8, Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 15:31, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 27:5, Proverbs 27:6, 1 Samuel 25:31-34, Psalms 141:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 20:16 - thus 1 Samuel 25:33 - blessed 2 Samuel 12:13 - I have sinned 1 Kings 12:8 - General 2 Kings 5:14 - went he down 2 Kings 20:14 - What said 2 Chronicles 10:8 - he forsook 2 Chronicles 18:7 - Let not the Ezra 10:5 - arose Job 6:24 - Teach me Proverbs 9:9 - General Proverbs 10:20 - tongue Proverbs 13:18 - he Proverbs 15:2 - tongue Proverbs 15:23 - joy Proverbs 16:24 - Pleasant Proverbs 18:20 - General Proverbs 20:15 - but Proverbs 24:26 - shall Ecclesiastes 10:12 - words Ecclesiastes 12:10 - acceptable words Ezekiel 3:20 - because Ezekiel 16:11 - General Matthew 12:35 - good man Acts 6:5 - the saying Acts 10:33 - are we Acts 18:26 - expounded Ephesians 4:29 - that which Ephesians 5:11 - but Colossians 4:6 - your 2 Thessalonians 3:15 - admonish
13.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 25:25, Proverbs 13:17, Proverbs 26:6, Philippians 2:25-30
Reciprocal: Joshua 2:24 - Truly the Lord Joshua 22:32 - and brought 2 Samuel 18:27 - He is a good 1 Kings 20:33 - the men Proverbs 10:26 - vinegar Romans 15:32 - and may 1 Corinthians 16:18 - they 1 Timothy 3:11 - not
14.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
boasteth: Proverbs 20:6, 1 Kings 22:11, Luke 14:11, Luke 18:10-14, 2 Corinthians 11:13-18, 2 Corinthians 11:31, 2 Peter 2:15-19, Jude 1:12, Jude 1:13, Jude 1:16
of a false gift: Heb. in a gift of falsehood
Reciprocal: Romans 1:22 - General Romans 15:18 - I will 1 Corinthians 4:8 - ye are full 2 Corinthians 10:13 - we will not Galatians 6:3 - if 1 Timothy 6:4 - He James 4:16 - General
15.
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
long: Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 16:14, Genesis 32:4-21, 1 Samuel 25:14, 1 Samuel 25:24-44, Ecclesiastes 10:4
the bone: Rather, "a bone;" that is, soft and conciliating language will often accomplish the most difficult things.
Reciprocal: Judges 8:3 - Then Judges 14:9 - General 1 Samuel 1:15 - my Lord Job 41:3 - General Proverbs 15:18 - he Proverbs 31:26 - in her
16.
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Hast: Proverbs 24:13, Proverbs 24:14, Judges 14:8, Judges 14:9, 1 Samuel 14:25-27, Isaiah 7:15, Isaiah 7:22
lest: Proverbs 25:27, Proverbs 23:8, Luke 21:34, Ephesians 5:18
Reciprocal: Leviticus 2:11 - honey 1 Samuel 14:44 - thou shalt Ecclesiastes 7:16 - Be not
17.
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's: or, Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's, Genesis 19:2, Genesis 19:3, Judges 19:18-21
weary: Heb. full, Romans 15:24
18.
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 12:18, Psalms 52:2, Psalms 55:21, Psalms 57:4, Psalms 120:3, Psalms 120:4, Psalms 140:3, Jeremiah 9:3, Jeremiah 9:8, James 3:6
Reciprocal: Exodus 23:1 - an unrighteous witness 1 Kings 21:13 - the men of Belial 2 Chronicles 34:6 - mattocks Proverbs 6:19 - A false Proverbs 21:28 - false witness Proverbs 26:18 - arrows Jeremiah 9:4 - walk Matthew 26:59 - sought
19.
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
2 Chronicles 28:20, 2 Chronicles 28:21, Job 6:14-20, Isaiah 30:1-3, Isaiah 36:6, Ezekiel 29:6, Ezekiel 29:7, 2 Timothy 4:16
Reciprocal: Acts 15:38 - who
20.
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
that taketh: Deuteronomy 24:12-17, Job 24:7-10, Isaiah 58:7, James 2:15, James 2:16
vinegar: Proverbs 10:26
so: Psalms 137:3, Psalms 137:4, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Daniel 6:18, Romans 12:15, James 5:15
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 28:23 - I will Proverbs 31:21 - afraid
21.
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Proverbs 24:17, Exodus 23:4, Exodus 23:5, Matthew 5:44, Luke 10:33-36, Romans 12:20, Romans 12:21
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 24:19 - the Lord 1 Samuel 30:11 - gave him 2 Kings 6:22 - set bread 2 Kings 6:23 - he prepared 2 Chronicles 28:15 - gave them Job 24:23 - yet his eyes Proverbs 19:11 - and Proverbs 24:29 - Say Isaiah 21:14 - brought Isaiah 58:7 - to deal Ezekiel 18:16 - but hath Matthew 25:35 - thirsty Luke 6:27 - Love Luke 10:34 - went 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - none
22.
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
For: Not to consume, but to melt him into kindness; a metaphor taken from smelting metalic ores.
the Lord: 2 Samuel 16:12, Matthew 10:13, 1 Corinthians 15:18
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 24:19 - the Lord 2 Kings 6:22 - set bread 2 Kings 6:23 - he prepared 2 Chronicles 28:15 - gave them Proverbs 24:29 - Say Song of Solomon 8:6 - the coals Matthew 5:44 - General Luke 6:27 - Love Luke 10:34 - went Romans 12:20 - if thine
23.
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
north: Job 37:22
driveth: etc. or, bringeth forth rain; so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance, Monconys says, that when travelling on the second of January, 1648, from Tripoli in Syria, between Lebanon and the sea, it rained without ceasing, while the north wind blew directly in his face.
so: Proverbs 26:20, Psalms 15:3, Psalms 101:5, Romans 1:30, 2 Corinthians 12:20
Reciprocal: Genesis 8:1 - a wind Exodus 23:1 - shalt not 1 Samuel 24:9 - General Proverbs 13:17 - but Proverbs 29:12 - General Ephesians 4:26 - ye Ephesians 4:31 - evil speaking
24.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
Proverbs 19:13, Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 27:15, Proverbs 27:16
Reciprocal: Proverbs 7:11 - loud Proverbs 18:6 - his Titus 3:2 - no
25.
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
cold: Genesis 21:16-19, Exodus 17:2, Exodus 17:3, Exodus 17:6, Judges 15:18, Judges 15:19, 2 Samuel 23:15, Psalms 42:1, Psalms 42:2, Psalms 63:1, Isaiah 55:1, Jeremiah 18:14, John 7:37, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:17
so: Proverbs 15:30, Isaiah 52:7, Nahum 1:15, Luke 2:10, Luke 2:11, Romans 10:15, 1 Timothy 1:15
Reciprocal: Genesis 22:20 - told Genesis 24:56 - Hinder 2 Samuel 18:27 - He is a good Proverbs 25:13 - General 1 Corinthians 16:18 - they 1 Thessalonians 3:6 - and brought
26.
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Genesis 4:8, 1 Samuel 22:14-18, 2 Chronicles 24:21, 2 Chronicles 24:22, Matthew 23:34-37, Matthew 26:69-74, Acts 7:52, 1 Thessalonians 2:15, Revelation 17:6
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 14:27 - his eyes 2 Samuel 4:11 - when wicked 2 Peter 2:8 - that
27.
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
not good: Proverbs 25:16
so: Proverbs 27:2, John 5:44, 2 Corinthians 12:1, 2 Corinthians 12:11, Philippians 2:3
Reciprocal: Leviticus 2:11 - honey Proverbs 24:13 - eat Proverbs 25:6 - Put not forth thyself John 7:18 - seeketh his glory John 8:54 - If Romans 12:3 - not to 2 Corinthians 10:12 - we dare not 2 Corinthians 11:30 - must 1 Thessalonians 2:6 - of men
28.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 22:24, 1 Samuel 20:30, 1 Samuel 25:17
Reciprocal: Proverbs 12:16 - fool's Proverbs 14:29 - but Proverbs 19:19 - man James 1:19 - slow to wrath