Proverbs 26:16
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 26
“The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.”Proverbs 26:16
What Does Proverbs 26:16 Mean?
Proverbs 26:16 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 26, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 26:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 5:21“Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!”Proverbs 12:15“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Proverbs 26:12“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”Proverbs 28:11“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”1 Peter 3:15“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”Proverbs 21:25“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”2 Kings 5:20“But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.”Romans 11:25“For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.”
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