Proverbs 24
More Sayings of the Wise
1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. Evil: Proverbs 24:19, Psalms 37:1, 37:7, 73:3. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:31, 13:20, 23:17, Psalms 26:9 +3
2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 23:9, Job 15:35, Psalms 7:14, 10:7, 28:3, Isaiah 59:4, Acts 13:10 +2
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: Parallel theme: Proverbs 9:1, 14:1, 2 Samuel 7:26, Jeremiah 10:12, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Colossians 2:7
4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:21, 15:6, 20:15, 21:20, Nehemiah 10:39, Matthew 13:52
5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:14, 10:29, 21:22, Psalms 84:7, Ecclesiastes 7:19, Isaiah 40:31, Colossians 1:11 +2
6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, 20:18, Luke 14:31
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:6, Psalms 10:5
8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. Evil: Proverbs 6:18, 14:22, Psalms 21:11, Romans 1:30. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:14
9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. Parallel theme: Proverbs 24:8, 29:8, Genesis 6:5, Isaiah 55:7, Jeremiah 4:14, Matthew 5:28, 9:4, 15:19, Acts 8:22, 2 Corinthians 10:5 +5
10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 27:1, Job 4:5, Jeremiah 51:46, 2 Corinthians 4:1, Ephesians 3:13, Revelation 2:3, 2:13 +2
11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? Parallel theme: Proverbs 21:2, 1 Samuel 16:7, Job 34:11, Psalms 62:12, 121:3, 121:8, Ecclesiastes 5:8, Jeremiah 17:10, Romans 2:6, Revelation 2:23 +5
13 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. Parallel theme: Proverbs 2:10, 22:18, 23:18, Psalms 119:103, 119:111, Jeremiah 15:16, James 1:25 +2
15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: Parallel theme: Psalms 140:5, Isaiah 32:18, Jeremiah 11:19, Acts 9:24
16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Resurrection: Amos 5:2. Righteousness: Proverbs 14:32, Psalms 34:19. Evil: Proverbs 13:17, Job 5:19. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 26:10, Psalms 37:24, 52:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:3 +4
17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:5, Judges 16:25, Job 31:29, Psalms 35:15, 35:19, 42:10, Obadiah 1:12 +2
18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; Evil: Proverbs 24:1, Numbers 16:26, Psalms 37:1, 73:3, 119:115. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:20, 23:17, Psalms 1:1, Ephesians 5:11 +4
20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. Evil: Proverbs 13:9, Job 21:17, Psalms 11:6. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:20
21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: Kingdom: 1 Kings 12:16. Parallel theme: Titus 3:1
22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
Further Sayings of the Wise
23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. Judgment: Proverbs 18:5, Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 1:17, 16:19, John 7:24. Good: Proverbs 28:21, James 3:17. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:6, Psalms 107:43, Hosea 14:9 +5
24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice.; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: Righteousness: Proverbs 17:15, Isaiah 5:23. Curse: Proverbs 11:26
25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. Sin: 1 Timothy 5:20. Parallel theme: Proverbs 28:23
26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:23, 16:1, Job 6:25
27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 6:7
28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. Witness: Proverbs 25:18. Parallel theme: Ephesians 4:25
29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:22, Judges 15:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:15
30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Parallel theme: Proverbs 19:23, 20:4, 22:13, 23:21, Job 31:40, Ecclesiastes 10:18, Isaiah 5:5, Jeremiah 4:3, Matthew 13:7, Hebrews 6:8 +5
32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 10:11
33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: Parallel theme: Romans 13:11, Ephesians 5:14
34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:4, 13:4