Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 14:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.”
Proverbs 14:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 14:2
This verse presents a foundational principle: your behavior reveals your theology. Walking 'in his uprightness' (Hebrew 'yosher'—straightness, integrity) demonstrates fear of the Lord, while 'perverse in his ways' (Hebrew 'naloz'—twisted, crooked) shows contempt. Reformed theology emphasizes that genuine faith produces corresponding works (James 2:26). We cannot claim to fear God while living perversely. The connection between vertical relationship (fear of the Lord) and horizontal conduct (walking uprightly) is inseparable. True piety affects every dimension of life.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:2
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“lovers of money”
“But in every nation he that feareth him”
“than he who is perverse in his ways”
“with each verse after the initial Praise Yah! starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).} Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh”
“'Behold”
“and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.”
“and were built up. They were multiplied”
“forbearance”
“for I wait for you.”
“and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.,He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.,,,,,,,,”