Cross-References — Proverbs 22

6 pairs

1. Proverbs 22:1→referencesEcclesiastes 7:1

   Proverbs 22:1 emphasizes the value of a good name over riches, a theme echoed in Ecclesiastes 7:1, which states that a good name is better than precious ointment.

   Thematic focusReputation, Wisdom, Values.

   • #Reputation
   • #Wisdom
   • #Values

2. Proverbs 22:6→referencesEphesians 6:4

   Proverbs 22:6 advises training a child in the way they should go, which aligns with Ephesians 6:4's instruction for fathers to bring up children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

   Thematic focusParenting, Instruction, Spiritual Growth.

   • #Parenting
   • #Instruction
   • #SpiritualGrowth

3. Proverbs 22:7→referencesRomans 13:8

   Proverbs 22:7 notes that the borrower is servant to the lender, which is related to Romans 13:8's exhortation to owe no one anything except to love one another.

   Thematic focusDebt, Financial Wisdom, Love.

   • #Debt
   • #FinancialWisdom
   • #Love

4. Proverbs 22:9→references2 Corinthians 9:6-7

   Proverbs 22:9 speaks of the blessings on a generous person, which is echoed in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, where Paul discusses the principle of sowing generously and the cheerful giver.

   Thematic focusGenerosity, Blessing, Giving.

   • #Generosity
   • #Blessing
   • #Giving

5. Proverbs 22:16→referencesJames 5:1-6

   Proverbs 22:16 warns against oppressing the poor to increase wealth, a theme that James 5:1-6 expands upon by condemning the rich who exploit and oppress the poor.

   Thematic focusJustice, Wealth, Oppression.

   • #Justice
   • #Wealth
   • #Oppression

6. Proverbs 22:22-23→referencesExodus 22:21-24

   Proverbs 22:22-23 warns against robbing the poor, which is consistent with the laws in Exodus 22:21-24 that protect the vulnerable and warn of God's judgment against oppressors.

   Thematic focusProtection of the Vulnerable, Divine Justice.

   • #Protection
   • #Justice
   • #Vulnerable

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