Proverbs 15:19
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.”Proverbs 15:19
What Does Proverbs 15:19 Mean?
Proverbs 15:19 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 19 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 15:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 19:24“A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.”Joshua 18:3“And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?”Proverbs 6:6“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”Proverbs 22:5“Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”Isaiah 35:8“And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.”Proverbs 21:25“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”Proverbs 22:13“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”Proverbs 26:13“The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.”Isaiah 30:21“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”Numbers 14:1“And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.”Psalms 27:11“Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.”Proverbs 8:9“They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.”Hebrews 6:12“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”Numbers 14:7“And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.”Psalms 5:8“Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.”Psalms 25:8“Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.”Psalms 25:12“What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Isaiah 57:14“And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.”Luke 16:3“Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.”
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