Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 18:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 18:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 18 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.”
Proverbs 18:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 18:3
Wickedness brings contempt, and 'with ignominy cometh reproach.' The progression is instructive: 'wicked' (Hebrew 'rasha'—guilty, ungodly) leads to 'contempt' (Hebrew 'buz'—scorn), 'ignominy' (Hebrew 'qalon'—dishonor), and 'reproach' (Hebrew 'cherpah'—shame). Sin compounds its own consequences. Reformed theology's understanding of sin's deceitfulness shows how wickedness snowballs—each sin making the next easier and consequences more severe. The wicked person eventually becomes an object of universal scorn. This warns against sin's first steps, knowing where they inevitably lead.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:3
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“and strife will go out; yes”
“sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.”
“then comes shame”
“you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed”
“Yahweh”
“our God; for we are despised: and turn back their reproach on their own head”
“and he said to him”
“blaspheming:”
“and I am full of heaviness. I looked for some to take pity”
“For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.”