Skip to content
Scripture Mapping

Cross-References — Proverbs 26

5 pairs

  1. Proverbs 26:4referencesProverbs 26:5

    Proverbs 26:4 advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, while Proverbs 26:5 suggests answering a fool according to his folly. This juxtaposition highlights the need for discernment in dealing with foolishness, recognizing that different situations require different responses.

    Thematic focusWisdom, Discernment, Foolishness.

  2. Proverbs 26:11references2 Peter 2:22

    Proverbs 26:11 compares a fool returning to his folly to a dog returning to its vomit. 2 Peter 2:22 uses this proverb to describe those who return to sinful behavior after knowing the way of righteousness.

    Thematic focusSin, Folly, Repentance.

  3. Proverbs 26:13referencesProverbs 22:13

    Proverbs 26:13 describes the sluggard making excuses to avoid work, similar to Proverbs 22:13, which also depicts the sluggard's irrational fear as a reason to avoid responsibility.

    Thematic focusLaziness, Excuses, Responsibility.

  4. Proverbs 26:20referencesJames 3:5-6

    Proverbs 26:20 highlights how the absence of gossip can prevent strife, similar to James 3:5-6, which discusses the destructive power of the tongue and how it can set a forest ablaze.

    Thematic focusSpeech, Gossip, Conflict.

  5. Proverbs 26:27referencesPsalm 7:15-16

    Proverbs 26:27 warns that those who dig a pit for others will fall into it themselves, echoing Psalm 7:15-16, which describes the wicked falling into the traps they set for others.

    Thematic focusRetribution, Justice, Wickedness.

← Read Proverbs 26 in full