Proverbs 16:5
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.”Proverbs 16:5
What Does Proverbs 16:5 Mean?
Proverbs 16:5 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 16:15“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”Proverbs 6:16“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:”Proverbs 8:13“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”Proverbs 11:21“Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.”Romans 2:8“But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”Job 40:12“Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.”Romans 2:3“And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?”Proverbs 17:5“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.”Isaiah 3:11“Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.”Isaiah 65:5“Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.”Matthew 6:5“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”Daniel 5:20“But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:”Isaiah 2:12“For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:”Jeremiah 43:2“Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there:”Ezekiel 16:49“Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.”Exodus 20:7“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”Proverbs 6:29“So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.”Acts 5:9“Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.”
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