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Proverbs 1:16 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Proverbs 1:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 1 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.”
Proverbs 1:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 1:16
This verse describes sinners' eager rush toward evil - feet running swiftly to shed blood. The imagery emphasizes both enthusiasm and speed in pursuing wickedness. Quoting Isaiah 59:7, Paul applies this to universal human depravity (Rom 3:15). Natural human inclination runs toward evil, not good; only grace reverses this trajectory. The verse exposes sin's active, energetic nature - humans don't merely drift into evil but enthusiastically pursue it.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:16
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“and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their paths.”
“feet that are swift in running to mischief”
“unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away”
“what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do.”