Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 21:6 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 21:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 21 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.”
Proverbs 21:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 21:6
Wealth gained 'by a lying tongue' is 'a vanity tossed to and fro' and pursued by 'them that seek death.' The Hebrew 'hebel' (vanity) means vapor or breath—insubstantial and fleeting. Ill-gotten gains provide no real security. The phrase 'tossed to and fro' (Hebrew 'niddaph'—driven, scattered) suggests instability. Seeking wealth through lies ultimately seeks death—both physical and spiritual. Reformed theology recognizes that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil (1 Timothy 6:10). Dishonest wealth cannot satisfy and leads to destruction.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:6
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“but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.”
“but righteousness delivers from death.”
“won't be blessed in the end.”
“so is he who gets riches”
“οἱ δὲ εἰς ἐμὲ ἁμαρτάνοντες ἀσεβοῦσιν τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς καὶ οἱ μισοῦντές με ἀγαπῶσιν θάνατον”
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
“and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.”
“and their destruction will not slumber.”
“such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“then he boasts.”