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Proverbs 28:25 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 28:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 28 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
Proverbs 28:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife (רְחַב־לֵב יְגָרֶה מָדוֹן, rechav-lev yegareh madon)—רָחָב (rachav, 'wide, broad') לֵב (lev, 'heart') suggests arrogance, the inflated ego. This גָּרָה (garah, 'stirs up, provokes') מָדוֹן (madon, 'strife, contention, quarreling'). Pride demands its way, refuses correction, resents challenges. Proverbs 13:10: 'Only by pride cometh contention.' James 4:1-2 traces wars to selfish desires.But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat (וּבוֹטֵחַ עַל־יְהוָה יְדֻשָּׁן, uvoteach al-YHWH yedusshan)—בָּטַח (batach, 'to trust, be confident, se...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:25
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“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
“but with ones who take advice is wisdom.”
“but love covers all wrongs.”
“and has nothing”
“scoffer is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.”
“but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.”
“blessed is the man who trusts in you.”
“but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.”
“and a wrathful man abounds in sin.”