Proverbs 24:16
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 24
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.”Proverbs 24:16
What Does Proverbs 24:16 Mean?
Proverbs 24:16 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 16 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 24:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 34:19“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”Psalms 37:24“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.”Micah 7:8“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.”Job 5:19“He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.”2 Corinthians 4:8“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;”2 Corinthians 11:23“Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.”Proverbs 14:32“The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.”Jeremiah 8:4“Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return?”Proverbs 13:17“A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.”1 Thessalonians 5:3“For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.”Revelation 18:20“Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.”2 Corinthians 1:8“For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:”John 10:28“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”2 Corinthians 4:9“Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;”1 Samuel 26:10“David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.”Esther 7:10“So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.”Psalms 34:21“Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.”Psalms 52:5“God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.”Proverbs 28:14“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.”Amos 5:2“The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is forsaken upon her land; there is none to raise her up.”
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