Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 24:15 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 24:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:”
Proverbs 24:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:15
'Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous'—this commands (addressed ironically to the wicked) not to plot against God's people. Don't ambush or 'spoil his resting place' (destroy his home/peace). Verses 15-16 warn that attacking the righteous will fail and rebound. The righteous may fall seven times (repeatedly) but will 'rise up again'—God preserves His people. Meanwhile, the wicked 'shall fall into mischief'—their own plots will destroy them. This comforts persecuted believers: enemies' schemes will fail; God will vindicate and restore His own. This doesn't promise i...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:15
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“O king”
“[saying]”
“they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.”
“in safe dwellings”
“and he came and entered into the barracks and told Paul.”
“Come with us, Let's lay in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;,If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:, אִם־יֹאמְרוּ לְכָה אִתָּנוּ נֶאֶרְבָה לְדָם נִצְפְּנָה לְנָקִי חִנָּם׃ ,If they say: Come with us”
“behold”
“and kill him.”
“watching my steps”