Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 2:21 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 2:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 2 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.”
Proverbs 2:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 2:21
The upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect (temimim - complete, blameless) shall remain in it. This verse echoes covenant promises where faithfulness resulted in secure possession of the promised land. While primarily temporal for Israel, the principle extends spiritually - covenant faithfulness brings secure inheritance. Ultimately fulfilled in believers' eternal inheritance, the new heaven and earth where righteousness dwells (2 Pet 3:13).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 2:21
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“but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“and live in it forever.”
“but the wicked will not dwell in the land.”
“six thousand camels”
“and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
“For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.”
“and do good. Dwell in the land”
“gracious”
“whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright”