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Proverbs 14:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 14:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”
Proverbs 14:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:16
This proverb contrasts wise caution with foolish recklessness. "A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil" describes prudent behavior. Chakham yare vesur mera (חָכָם יָרֵא וְסָר מֵרָע, wise fears and turns from evil). Yare (יָרֵא, fear, revere) leads to sur (סָר, turning aside, departing) from ra (רָע, evil, harm). Wisdom recognizes danger and avoids it."But the fool rageth, and is confident" reveals foolish audacity. Ukhesil mit'abber uvotech (וּכְסִיל מִתְעַבֵּר וּבוֹטֵחַ, but fool rages and is confident). Abar (עָבַר, pass over, transgress) in reflexive form suggests arrogant self-confide...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:16
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“and hides himself; but the simple pass on”
“and depart from evil.”
“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”
“Do this, and live, for I fear God.,And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:,וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם יוֹסֵף בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁלִישִׁי זֹאת עֲשׂוּ וִחְיוּ אֶת־הָאֱלֹהִים אֲנִי יָרֵא׃ ,And Joseph said unto them the third day. This do”
“the fool rages or scoffs”
“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.”
“and said”
“because I saw my help in the gate”
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
“I have enough, my brother; let that which you have be yours.”