Proverbs 10:14
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 10
“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”Proverbs 10:14
What Does Proverbs 10:14 Mean?
Proverbs 10:14 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verse 14 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 10:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 18:7“A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.”Proverbs 10:8“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.”Proverbs 18:15“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”Proverbs 12:23“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”Proverbs 13:3“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”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.”Proverbs 10:10“He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.”1 Kings 12:10“And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.”2 Chronicles 10:10“And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.”Proverbs 1:5“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”Proverbs 17:20“He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.”Proverbs 18:1“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”Proverbs 19:8“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.”Proverbs 21:23“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”Matthew 12:35“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”Matthew 13:44“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”Matthew 13:52“Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”2 Corinthians 4:6“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”Proverbs 7:1“My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.”
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