Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 2:12 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Proverbs 2:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 2 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;”
Proverbs 2:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 2:12
Wisdom delivers from the way of evil, from men speaking perverse (tahpukot - twisted, distorted) things. Moral discernment protects from both evil conduct and corrupting influences. The verse emphasizes both active sin and deceptive teaching as dangers wisdom guards against. Understanding truth enables recognition of error; knowing righteousness enables identification of evil. This protective function demonstrates wisdom's practical necessity, not merely academic interest.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 2:12
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“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”
“arrogance”
“but a companion of fools suffers harm.”
“'Come out from among them, and be separate,' says the Lord. 'Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you.{Isaiah 52:11; Ezekiel 20:34,41},Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.,,,,,,,,”
“and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies”
“Enter not into the path of the wicked”
“to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity. Don't let me eat of their delicacies.”
“speaking perverse things”
“if sinners entice you”
“but his friendship is with the upright.”