Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 21:29 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 21:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 21 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. directeth: or, considereth”
Proverbs 21:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 21:29
The wicked person 'hardeneth his face'—showing stubborn defiance and refusing correction. He presents bold confidence in his wickedness, unashamed and unrepentant. By contrast, the upright person 'directeth his way'—carefully considers his path and adjusts course according to wisdom. This describes opposite responses to moral instruction. The wicked double down on error; the righteous humbly correct. Hardening is both cause and effect of judgment—people harden themselves, and God hardens them further in judgment (Romans 1:24-28). The upright demonstrate teachability and wisdom by examining and...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:29
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and our Lord Jesus Christ”
“but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.”
“please”
“O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!”
“don't your eyes look on truth? you have stricken them”
“and turns away from all his transgressions that he has committed”
“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.”
“and turned my steps to your statutes.”
“'How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough to spare”