Proverbs 10:12
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 10
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”Proverbs 10:12
What Does Proverbs 10:12 Mean?
Proverbs 10:12 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Love.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 10:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”Proverbs 15:1“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”Proverbs 17:9“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”1 Corinthians 13:7“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”James 5:20“Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.”Proverbs 15:18“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”Proverbs 12:16“A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”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.”James 4:1“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”Proverbs 28:13“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”Proverbs 16:27“An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.”Proverbs 29:22“An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”Ephesians 4:31“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”Proverbs 26:21“As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.”
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