Proverbs 9:9
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”Proverbs 9:9
What Does Proverbs 9:9 Mean?
Proverbs 9:9 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 9, verse 9 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 Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 9:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 1:5“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”Acts 17:11“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”Proverbs 12:15“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Proverbs 18:15“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”Proverbs 15:14“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”Matthew 13:11“He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”1 John 5:13“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”Job 6:24“Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.”Proverbs 21:11“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”Proverbs 25:12“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”1 John 2:20“But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.”1 Samuel 25:33“And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.”Proverbs 10:8“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.”Proverbs 13:18“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.”Ezekiel 3:21“Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul.”Hosea 6:3“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.”2 Thessalonians 3:15“Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.”Exodus 18:19“Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:”Proverbs 10:14“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”Acts 10:33“Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.”
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