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Proverbs 24:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 24:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.”
Proverbs 24:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:16
This proverb contrasts the resilience of the righteous with the fragility of the wicked: 'For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.' The 'just man' (tsaddiq) experiences repeated setbacks ('seven times'—representing completeness, many times), yet 'riseth up again' (qum)—he perseveres, recovering from failures and difficulties. This doesn't describe moral falls into sin but life's trials and troubles. The righteous person's character, faith, and God's help enable recovery. Conversely, 'the wicked shall fall into mischief (ra'ah—calamity, e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:16
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“but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.”
“he shall not fall”
“my enemy. When I fall”
“in seven there shall no evil touch you.”
“yet not crushed; perplexed”
“in prisons more abundantly”
“but in death”
“Peace and safety, then sudden destruction will come on them”
“Rejoice over her”
“but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.”