Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 1:19 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 1:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 1 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.”
Proverbs 1:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 1:19
The conclusion: greedy gain (betsa - unjust profit, covetousness) takes the life of its possessors. The Hebrew wordplay suggests those who grasp at gain are themselves grasped by death. Greed doesn't merely risk life but actively destroys it - ill-gotten wealth becomes the instrument of the wicked's demise. This principle warns that covetousness is suicidal, contradicting the lie that wealth obtained by any means brings security. Jesus echoes this warning against greed (Luke 12:15).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:19
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“but he who hates bribes will live.”
“and their destruction will not slumber.”
“you rich”
“seeing they are deceitful food.”
“they practice it”
“that he may set his nest on high”
“and for shedding innocent blood”
“and Jerusalem with iniquity.”
“said”
“not violent”