Proverbs 17:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”Proverbs 17:4
What Does Proverbs 17:4 Mean?
Proverbs 17:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 17:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 4:3“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;”Proverbs 28:4“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.”1 John 4:5“They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.”Isaiah 30:10“Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:”Proverbs 6:12“A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.”Exodus 23:1“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.”1 Samuel 24:9“And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?”Jeremiah 5:31“The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?”1 Kings 22:6“Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.”Revelation 13:3“And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.”1 Samuel 22:7“Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;”
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