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Proverbs 30:6 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Proverbs 30:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 30 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.”
Proverbs 30:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 30:6
Add thou not unto his words—Agur's warning parallels Deuteronomy 4:2 and 12:32, and anticipates Revelation 22:18-19. The Hebrew yāsap̱ (יָסַף, add) means to augment or supplement. Lest he reprove thee (yākîaḥ, יוֹכִיחַ, reprove)—God Himself will correct those who distort His revelation. Thou be found a liar (kāzab, כָּזַב)—false prophet, deceiver.This principle safeguards Scripture's sufficiency and authority. Adding to God's words claims divine authority for human opinion—the error of Pharisees (Mark 7:7-9) and false teachers. Jesus affirmed Scripture's inerrancy down to the smallest letter (...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 30:6
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“that shall you observe to do: you shall not add thereto”
“neither shall you diminish from it”
“if anyone adds to them”
“and talk deceitfully for him?”
“we are found false witnesses of God”