Proverbs 9:7
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.”Proverbs 9:7
What Does Proverbs 9:7 Mean?
Proverbs 9:7 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 9, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 9:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 7:6“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”Proverbs 12:1“Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.”Proverbs 23:9“Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.”Proverbs 13:1“A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.”Proverbs 15:12“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.”John 7:7“The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.”2 Chronicles 36:16“But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.”2 Chronicles 25:15“Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?”Proverbs 3:34“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.”2 Kings 18:36“But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”2 Chronicles 24:20“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.”Proverbs 11:20“They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.”Amos 5:10“They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.”Acts 7:27“But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?”Genesis 19:8“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”Genesis 19:9“And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.”1 Kings 18:17“And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel?”1 Kings 21:20“And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.”1 Kings 22:24“But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?”1 Kings 22:27“And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.”
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