Proverbs 26:13
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 26
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.”Proverbs 26:13
What Does Proverbs 26:13 Mean?
Proverbs 26:13 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 26, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 26:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”Proverbs 6:6“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”Proverbs 22:13“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”Proverbs 20:4“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.”Proverbs 19:15“Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.”Proverbs 19:24“A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.”Proverbs 13:4“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”Proverbs 15:19“The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.”Luke 19:20“And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:”1 Kings 13:24“And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase.”Proverbs 12:24“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”Proverbs 21:25“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”Matthew 25:18“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.”Matthew 25:25“And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.”Luke 16:3“Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.”Haggai 1:2“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD’s house should be built.”
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