Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:6 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 13:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. the sinner: Heb. sin”
Proverbs 13:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:6
This proverb presents righteousness and wickedness as protective versus destructive forces. "Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way" shows virtue as guardian. Tsedaqah (צְדָקָה, righteousness) titsor (תִּצֹּר, guards, preserves, keeps) the one who is tom-darekh (תָּם־דָּרֶךְ, blameless of way, upright in path). Righteousness acts as protective barrier, keeping the upright person on the right path and shielding from danger."But wickedness overthroweth the sinner" reveals the self-destructive nature of evil. Rish'ah (רִשְׁעָה, wickedness) tesallef (תְּסַלֵּף, overthrows, perverts, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:6
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“but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.”
“but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.”
“Yahweh”
“and brings the wicked to ruin.”
“Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
“for I wait for you.”
“and speaks truth in his heart;”
“His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself”
“which struck him; and he said”