Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 22:11 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Proverbs 22:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 22 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. for: or, and hath grace in his lips”
Proverbs 22:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 22:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple person learns wisdom through observation. When the wise person receives instruction, he gains knowledge directly. This restates principles found elsewhere in Proverbs: different people require different pedagogical approaches. The simple (naive) need concrete examples; the wise profit from teaching alone. The scorner himself rarely learns but his punishment educates others. This validates both public justice (which teaches observers) and personal instruction (which suffices for the teachable). God's judgments serve pedagogical purposes—teaching both the...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:11
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“for they shall see God.”
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”
“but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.”
“that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way”
“therefore God has blessed you forever.”
“Meshach”
“Because God has shown you all of this, there is none so discreet and wise as you.,And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:,וַיֹּאמֶר פַּרְעֹה אֶל־יוֹסֵף אַחֲרֵי הוֹדִיעַ אֱלֹהִים אוֹתְךָ אֶת־כָּל־זֹאת אֵין־נָבוֹן וְחָכָם כָּמוֹךָ׃ ,And Pharaoh said unto Joseph: Forasmuch as God hath shown thee all this”
“and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth”
“and worshiped Daniel”
“which Yahweh”