Proverbs 27:23
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 27
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.”Proverbs 27:23
What Does Proverbs 27:23 Mean?
Proverbs 27:23 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 27:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 5:2“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;”Proverbs 21:5“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”John 21:15“So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.”Genesis 33:13“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”2 Chronicles 26:10“Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.”Proverbs 13:11“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”Proverbs 24:32“Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.”Ezekiel 34:31“And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.”Proverbs 28:19“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.”Ezekiel 34:22“Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.”John 10:3“To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.”Deuteronomy 32:46“And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.”1 Chronicles 27:29“And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:”Proverbs 13:23“Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.”Proverbs 24:4“And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”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.”1 Timothy 6:8“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”Genesis 31:38“This twenty years have I been with thee; thy ewes and thy she goats have not cast their young, and the rams of thy flock have I not eaten.”Psalms 112:5“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”Ecclesiastes 5:9“Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.”
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