Proverbs 3:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”Proverbs 3:4
What Does Proverbs 3:4 Mean?
Proverbs 3:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Integrity.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 3:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 2:52“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”1 Samuel 2:26“And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.”Romans 14:18“For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.”Psalms 111:10“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”Genesis 39:2“And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.”Genesis 39:21“But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”Acts 2:47“Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”Proverbs 18:22“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”Daniel 1:9“Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.”Acts 7:10“And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.”Joshua 1:7“Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.”Genesis 6:8“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”Proverbs 13:15“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.”Proverbs 14:9“Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.”Song of Solomon 8:10“I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour.”Nehemiah 2:5“And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers’ sepulchres, that I may build it.”
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