Proverbs 27:2
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 27
“Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”Proverbs 27:2
What Does Proverbs 27:2 Mean?
Proverbs 27:2 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 27:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Corinthians 10:12“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.”2 Corinthians 10:18“For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”Proverbs 25:27“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”2 Corinthians 12:11“I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.”Proverbs 25:6“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:”Proverbs 20:6“Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?”John 5:31“If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.”2 Corinthians 11:30“If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.”2 Samuel 15:4“Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!”2 Kings 10:16“And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.”2 Corinthians 5:12“For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.”1 Samuel 15:13“And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD.”
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