Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 10:3 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Proverbs 10:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 10 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. the substance: or, the wicked for their wickedness”
Proverbs 10:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 10:3
This proverb establishes God's sovereign providence over the righteous and wicked. The Hebrew ra'ev (רָעֵב, "to famish") denotes extreme hunger and deprivation. The LORD (Yahweh) actively intervenes—"will not suffer" (lo-yariv, לֹא־יַרְעִיב) demonstrates divine commitment to sustain His people. This echoes Psalm 37:25: "I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."The contrast reveals two destinies: God preserves the righteous from spiritual and physical starvation, while He "casteth away" (yadach, יֶהְדָּח, meaning to thrust away, reject) the "substance" (havvah, הַוַּה...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 10:3
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“and do good. Dwell in the land”
“which today exists”
“and now am old”
“you his saints”
“but the whole land will be devoured by the fire of his jealousy; for he will make an end”
“to keep them alive in famine.”
“They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.”
“and all these things will be added to you.”
“from the power of the sword.”
“He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.”