Proverbs 10:15
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 10
“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.”Proverbs 10:15
What Does Proverbs 10:15 Mean?
Proverbs 10:15 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verse 15 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 10:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 18:11“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.”Proverbs 19:7“All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.”Psalms 52:7“Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”Proverbs 14:20“The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.”Ecclesiastes 9:16“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”Job 31:24“If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;”Proverbs 19:4“Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.”Proverbs 22:22“Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:”Ecclesiastes 7:12“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.”Psalms 49:6“They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;”Proverbs 11:28“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”Proverbs 12:12“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”Jeremiah 9:23“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:”Jeremiah 49:4“Wherefore gloriest thou in the valleys, thy flowing valley, O backsliding daughter? that trusted in her treasures, saying, Who shall come unto me?”Micah 2:1“Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.”Mark 10:24“And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!”Luke 12:19“And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”
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