Proverbs 23:18

Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 23

“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.”Proverbs 23:18

What Does Proverbs 23:18 Mean?

Proverbs 23:18 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Hope, and Patience.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Proverbs 23:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hebrews 10:35“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.”Jeremiah 29:11“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”Psalms 9:18“For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.”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.”Philippians 1:20“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”Proverbs 24:20“For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.”Romans 6:21“What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.”Psalms 37:37“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.”Luke 16:25“But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.”Ruth 2:12“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”Ephesians 6:8“Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”Hebrews 11:26“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.”

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