Proverbs 17:11
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.”Proverbs 17:11
What Does Proverbs 17:11 Mean?
Proverbs 17:11 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 17:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 11:27“He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”1 Peter 2:13“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”1 Kings 2:46“So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.”2 Samuel 16:5“And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.”2 Samuel 18:15“And ten young men that bare Joab’s armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.”Proverbs 26:17“He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.”Proverbs 16:14“The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.”2 Samuel 20:22“Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.”1 Kings 2:24“Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.”1 Kings 2:31“And the king said unto him, Do as he hath said, and fall upon him, and bury him; that thou mayest take away the innocent blood, which Joab shed, from me, and from the house of my father.”Matthew 21:41“They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.”Matthew 22:7“But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.”Luke 19:27“But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.”2 Samuel 15:12“And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.”2 Samuel 18:19“Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies.”2 Samuel 20:1“And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.”
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