Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 22:20 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Proverbs 22:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 22 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,”
Proverbs 22:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 22:20
The wise person's dwelling contains stored treasure and oil—abundance from diligent work and prudent management. The fool squanders everything through improvidence and indulgence. Wisdom produces prosperity through hard work, planning, and frugality; folly produces poverty through waste. This isn't promising wealth to all wise people but affirming general principles: disciplined stewardship usually creates abundance; foolishness leads to want. The wise save for future needs; fools consume everything immediately. This economic wisdom reflects spiritual principles: stewarding God's gifts faithfu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:20
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“for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.”
“you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith”
“as to a lamp shining in a dark place”
“I have written to him the great things of my law”
“as silver refined in a clay furnace”