Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 16:30 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 16:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.”
Proverbs 16:30 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. Otsets eynav lachshov tahpukhot (עֹצֵץ עֵינָיו לַחְשֹׁב תַּהְפֻּכֹת, closing his eyes to devise perverse things). The schemer shuts eyes to concentrate on evil plans. Qorets sefataiv killah ra'ah (קֹרֵץ שְׂפָתָיו כִּלָּה רָעָה, compressing his lips he completes evil). Pursed lips indicate determination to accomplish wickedness. The proverb describes deliberate, calculated evil—not impulsive sin but premeditated wickedness. Such people are especially dangerous and condemned (Proverbs 6:12-15). Christ calls ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:30
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“their ears are dull of hearing”
“a man of iniquity”
“An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.”
“That they may do evil with both hands earnestly”
“but a chattering fool will fall.”
“and doesn't come to the light”
“Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.”
“Why? What evil has he done? But they cried out exceedingly”
“and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes”