Proverbs 22:18
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.”Proverbs 22:18
What Does Proverbs 22:18 Mean?
Proverbs 22:18 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 18 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 22:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 15:16“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.”Proverbs 24:14“So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.”Proverbs 2:10“When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;”Proverbs 3:17“Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.”Proverbs 8:6“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”Psalms 119:103“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”Proverbs 10:21“The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.”Proverbs 15:7“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.”Proverbs 18:20“A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.”John 7:38“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”Job 32:18“For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.”Psalms 19:10“More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.”Psalms 119:13“With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.”Psalms 119:111“Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.”Psalms 119:162“I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.”Psalms 119:171“My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.”Proverbs 10:13“In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.”Proverbs 16:21“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”Proverbs 19:8“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.”Proverbs 24:13“My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:”
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