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Proverbs 16:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 16:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
Proverbs 16:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 16:5
This verse pronounces divine judgment on the proud: 'Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.' Pride of heart (gevah-lev) represents internal arrogance, not merely external display. God abhors it with the strong term 'abomination' (to'evah). The phrase 'though hand join in hand' likely means even if proud people form alliances or feel secure in numbers, they will not escape punishment. Some interpret it as a gesture of oath-taking or covenant-making—even formal agreements cannot protect the proud from God's judgment. ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:5
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“seven which are an abomination to him:”
“the evil man will not be unpunished”
“arrogance”
“and don't obey the truth”
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.{Proverbs 3:34}”
“and humble him. Crush the wicked in their place.”
“Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.”