Proverbs 30:12

Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 30

“There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.”Proverbs 30:12

What Does Proverbs 30:12 Mean?

Proverbs 30:12 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 12 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 Purity.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Proverbs 30:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Proverbs 21:2“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.”Proverbs 14:12“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”Proverbs 16:2“All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.”Luke 15:7“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”Luke 18:9“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:”Luke 18:11“The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.”2 Timothy 3:5“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.”Jeremiah 2:35“Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou sayest, I have not sinned.”Ezekiel 36:25“Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”1 Corinthians 6:11“And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.”Titus 3:5“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;”Proverbs 12:15“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Proverbs 30:11“There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.”Luke 11:39“And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.”1 John 1:7“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”Isaiah 65:5“Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.”Jeremiah 2:23“How canst thou say, I am not polluted, I have not gone after Baalim? see thy way in the valley, know what thou hast done: thou art a swift dromedary traversing her ways;”Hosea 12:8“And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.”Luke 16:15“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”

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