Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 17:4 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 17:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
Proverbs 17:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:4
Evildoers 'give heed to false lips' and liars 'give ear to a naughty tongue.' This describes moral affinity: the wicked are attracted to wicked speech. The Hebrew 'awen' (iniquity/false) and 'hawwah' (calamity/mischief) emphasize destructive speech. Reformed theology recognizes that what we listen to reveals and shapes our hearts. Those who love wickedness consume lies; those who love truth reject them. This has implications for media consumption, choice of counselors, and the voices we allow to influence us. We become like what we behold.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:4
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“but”
“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.”
“and the world hears them.”
“Don't see! and to the prophets”
“and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end of it?”
“about four hundred men”
“and the whole earth marveled at the beast.”
“Hear now”