Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14:3 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Proverbs 14:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.”
Proverbs 14:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:3
The fool's mouth contains 'a rod of pride'—his words become the instrument of his own punishment. Hebrew 'choter' (rod/twig) suggests both the tool of discipline and the symbol of pride (shooting upward presumptuously). In contrast, the 'lips of the wise' preserve them. This illustrates the principle of Proverbs 18:21: 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue.' Reformed theology recognizes that our words reveal our hearts (Matthew 12:34) and will be judged (Matthew 12:36-37). Pride-filled speech ultimately brings God's correction.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:3
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“but the speech of the upright rescues them.”
“and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!”
“and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life”
“I also will keep you from the hour of testing”
“and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead”
“uttering great swelling words of emptiness”
“when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul”
“and the other [horn] which came up”
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
“even the sons of men”