Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14:9 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 14:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.”
Proverbs 14:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:9
This proverb contrasts how fools and the righteous view sin. "Fools make a mock at sin" reveals moral blindness. Evilim yalits asham (אֱוִילִים יָלִיץ אָשָׁם, fools mock at guilt/sin offering). Luts (לוּץ, mock, scorn, make sport) indicates treating sin frivolously. Fools ridicule guilt offerings (asham, אָשָׁם), treating sin as joke rather than serious offense requiring atonement."But among the righteous there is favour" presents moral seriousness. Uveyn yesharim ratson (וּבֵין יְשָׁרִים רָצוֹן, but among the upright—favor/acceptance). Ratson (רָצוֹן) means favor, acceptance, goodwill. The ri...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:9
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“but righteousness”
“arrows”
“but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.”
“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.”
“How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time”
“ye thoughtless”
“finds life”
“but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.”
“and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”