Proverbs 14:16
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”Proverbs 14:16
What Does Proverbs 14:16 Mean?
Proverbs 14:16 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 14:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 22:3“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”Proverbs 16:6“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”Proverbs 3:7“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”1 Thessalonians 5:22“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”Proverbs 12:15“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Genesis 42:18“And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:”Proverbs 29:9“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”Genesis 33:9“And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.”1 Kings 20:10“And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.”Job 17:9“The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.”Job 31:21“If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:”Proverbs 15:21“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.”Proverbs 16:17“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”Proverbs 28:14“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.”1 Kings 19:2“Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.”1 Kings 20:18“And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.”Psalms 119:120“My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.”Proverbs 7:22“He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;”Mark 6:17“For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.”Numbers 22:27“And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.”
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