Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14:15 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 14:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”
Proverbs 14:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:15
This proverb contrasts gullibility with prudence. "The simple believeth every word" warns against naivety. Peti ya'amin lekhol-davar (פֶּתִי יַאֲמִין לְכָל־דָּבָר, the simple believes every word). Peti (פֶּתִי, simple, naive, gullible) describes the immature or foolish person who aman (אָמַן, believes, trusts) every davar (דָּבָר, word, thing, matter) without discernment."But the prudent man looketh well to his going" presents careful wisdom. Vearum yavin le'ashuro (וְעָרוּם יָבִין לַאֲשֻׁרוֹ, but the prudent discerns his step). Arum (עָרוּם, prudent, shrewd) bin (בִּין, discerns, understands,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:15
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“but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
“but the folly of fools is deceit.”
“don't believe every spirit”
“Ponder the path of thy feet”
“and suffer for it.”
“tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine”
“Jesus Christ”
“and hides himself; but the simple pass on”
“Sergius Paulus”
“for it is an evil time.”