Proverbs 28:5
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 28
“Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.”Proverbs 28:5
What Does Proverbs 28:5 Mean?
Proverbs 28:5 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 28:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 44:18“They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.”James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”1 John 2:20“But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.”Psalms 92:6“A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.”1 John 2:27“But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”1 Corinthians 2:15“But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.”John 7:17“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”John 8:43“Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.”Jeremiah 4:22“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”Mark 4:10“And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.”Psalms 25:14“The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.”Psalms 119:100“I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.”Proverbs 15:24“The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.”Proverbs 24:7“Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.”1 Corinthians 2:14“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”John 10:6“This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.”Hosea 4:14“I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, nor your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are separated with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: therefore the people that doth not understand shall fall.”
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