Cross-References — Ecclesiastes 10

5 pairs

1. Ecclesiastes 10:1→references1 Corinthians 5:6

   Ecclesiastes 10:1 speaks of how a little folly can outweigh wisdom and honor, similar to how Paul warns in 1 Corinthians 5:6 that a little leaven leavens the whole lump, indicating how small sins can corrupt the whole.

   Thematic focusInfluence of Sin, Wisdom vs. Folly.

   • #Wisdom
   • #Folly
   • #Sin

2. Ecclesiastes 10:2→referencesProverbs 4:23

   Ecclesiastes 10:2 contrasts the heart of the wise and the heart of the fool, paralleling Proverbs 4:23 which emphasizes guarding the heart as the wellspring of life, highlighting the importance of inner wisdom.

   Thematic focusHeart, Wisdom, Foolishness.

   • #Heart
   • #Wisdom
   • #Foolishness

3. Ecclesiastes 10:10→referencesProverbs 27:17

   Ecclesiastes 10:10 discusses the advantage of wisdom in sharpening tools, akin to Proverbs 27:17 which states that iron sharpens iron, emphasizing the value of wisdom and preparation.

   Thematic focusWisdom, Preparation, Sharpening.

   • #Wisdom
   • #Preparation
   • #Sharpening

4. Ecclesiastes 10:12→referencesProverbs 10:19

   Ecclesiastes 10:12 highlights the grace of the words of the wise, while Proverbs 10:19 warns that in the multitude of words sin is not lacking, both emphasizing the power and impact of speech.

   Thematic focusSpeech, Wisdom, Words.

   • #Speech
   • #Wisdom
   • #Words

5. Ecclesiastes 10:18→referencesProverbs 24:30-34

   Ecclesiastes 10:18 warns about the consequences of laziness, similar to Proverbs 24:30-34 which describes the field of the sluggard, illustrating the decay and ruin that come from neglect.

   Thematic focusLaziness, Consequences, Diligence.

   • #Laziness
   • #Consequences
   • #Diligence

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