Proverbs 26:28
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 26
“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”Proverbs 26:28
What Does Proverbs 26:28 Mean?
Proverbs 26:28 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 26, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 26:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Proverbs 6:17“A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,”Daniel 11:32“And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.”Luke 20:20“And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.”John 8:44“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”Proverbs 7:21“With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.”Proverbs 6:24“To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.”Proverbs 7:5“That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.”Proverbs 29:5“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”John 10:32“Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?”John 15:22“If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin.”John 8:40“But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.”Acts 24:2“And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,”Judges 16:6“And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.”1 Samuel 24:9“And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?”2 Samuel 14:20“To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.”2 Chronicles 24:17“Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.”Ezekiel 12:24“For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.”1 Thessalonians 2:5“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”
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