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Proverbs 13:25 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Proverbs 13:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.”
Proverbs 13:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:25
This proverb contrasts satisfaction based on righteousness versus wickedness. "The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul" describes contentment. Tsaddiq okhel lesova nafsho (צַדִּיק אֹכֵל לְשֹׂבַע נַפְשׁוֹ, the righteous eats to the satisfaction of his soul). Sova (שֹׂבַע, satisfaction, fullness, sufficiency) describes being genuinely satisfied. The righteous, though they may have little, find their portion satisfying because God blesses it."But the belly of the wicked shall want" announces perpetual lack. Uveten resha'im techsar (וּבֶטֶן רְשָׁעִים תֶּחְסָר, but the belly of the wicke...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:25
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“and suffer hunger”
“but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.”
“content with such things as you have”
“but godliness has value in all things”
“and your scarcity as an armed man.”
“and devoured with burning heat and bitter destruction. I will send the teeth of animals on them”
“we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”
“The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.”
“than the abundance of many wicked.”
“Behold”