Proverbs 18:7
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.”Proverbs 18:7
What Does Proverbs 18:7 Mean?
Proverbs 18:7 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 18:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 13:3“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”Proverbs 6:2“Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.”Psalms 64:8“So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.”Proverbs 10:14“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”Proverbs 12:13“The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.”Psalms 140:9“As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.”Psalms 59:12“For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.”Ecclesiastes 10:11“Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.”Proverbs 10:8“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.”Proverbs 20:25“It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.”Acts 23:14“And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.”Judges 11:35“And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.”Mark 6:23“And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.”1 Samuel 14:24“And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.”2 Samuel 3:33“And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?”
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