Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 19:29 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 19:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 19 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.”
Proverbs 19:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 19:29
Divine judgment awaits the mocker. 'Judgments are prepared' depicts God's certain response to those who scorn wisdom and mock righteousness. 'Stripes for the back of fools' refers to corporal punishment, whether human or divine. The scorner's arrogance will be humbled; the fool's obstinacy will be broken. While discipline aims at correction, some become so hardened that punishment serves only justice, not restoration. This verse warns that God will not be mocked (Galatians 6:7)—those who persist in scoffing at His wisdom will face His wrath. Yet it also offers hope: if we are not yet scorners,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:29
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“a bridle for the donkey”
“but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.”
“you are wise for yourself. If you mock”
“lest that come on you which is spoken in the prophets:”
“that in the last days mockers will come”
“and his mouth invites beatings.”
“and the scoffer ceases”
“he chastens”
“but he gives grace to the humble.”
“lest your bonds be made strong; for I have heard a decree of destruction from the Lord”