Proverbs 23:7
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.”Proverbs 23:7
What Does Proverbs 23:7 Mean?
Proverbs 23:7 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, 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.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 23:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 12:2“They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.”Psalms 55:21“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.”Judges 16:15“And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.”Matthew 9:3“And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.”Luke 11:37“And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.”Luke 7:39“Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.”Daniel 11:27“And both these kings’ hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.”Proverbs 19:22“The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.”2 Samuel 13:26“Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?”2 Chronicles 1:11“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”Proverbs 24:9“The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”Luke 14:1“And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.”Judges 16:10“And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.”Proverbs 10:20“The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.”Daniel 11:24“He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers’ fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.”
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