Cross-References — Proverbs 15

5 pairs

1. Proverbs 15:1→referencesJames 1:19

   Proverbs 15:1 emphasizes the power of a gentle answer to turn away wrath, which aligns with James 1:19's exhortation to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

   Thematic focusWisdom in Speech, Anger Management.

   • #Wisdom
   • #Speech
   • #Anger

2. Proverbs 15:3→referencesHebrews 4:13

   Proverbs 15:3 states that the eyes of the Lord are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good, which is echoed in Hebrews 4:13, where nothing is hidden from God's sight.

   Thematic focusOmniscience of God, Divine Observation.

   • #Omniscience
   • #GodsSight
   • #DivineObservation

3. Proverbs 15:8→references1 Samuel 15:22

   Proverbs 15:8 highlights that the Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked but delights in the prayers of the upright, similar to 1 Samuel 15:22, which emphasizes obedience over sacrifice.

   Thematic focusTrue Worship, Obedience.

   • #Worship
   • #Obedience
   • #Sacrifice

4. Proverbs 15:16→references1 Timothy 6:6

   Proverbs 15:16 teaches that having little with the fear of the Lord is better than great wealth with turmoil, which aligns with 1 Timothy 6:6's teaching that godliness with contentment is great gain.

   Thematic focusContentment, Fear of the Lord.

   • #Contentment
   • #FearOfTheLord
   • #Godliness

5. Proverbs 15:29→referencesPsalm 34:15

   Proverbs 15:29 states that the Lord is far from the wicked but hears the prayer of the righteous, which is similar to Psalm 34:15, where the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry.

   Thematic focusRighteousness, Prayer.

   • #Righteousness
   • #Prayer
   • #GodsAttention

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