Thematic Bible
Proverbs 24:1 (show verse)
Have no envy for evil men, or any desire to be with them:
Proverbs 24:2 (show verse)
For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.
Company » Who not to have company with
Desires » What not to desire
Destruction » Who studies destruction
Envy » Who not to envy
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
Heart » The unregenerate » Is malicious
character of the unrenewed Heart » Studieth destruction
Mischief » Who speaks of mischief
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speech » Evil, general references to
Speech/communication » Whose lips talk of mischief
Desires » What not to desire
Destruction » Who studies destruction
Envy » Who not to envy
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
Heart » The unregenerate » Is malicious
character of the unrenewed Heart » Studieth destruction
Mischief » Who speaks of mischief
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speech » Evil, general references to
Speech/communication » Whose lips talk of mischief
Proverbs 24:3 (show verse)
The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:
Proverbs 24:4 (show verse)
And by knowledge its rooms are full of all dear and pleasing things.
Proverbs 24:5 (show verse)
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
Proverbs 24:6 (show verse)
For by wise guiding you will overcome in war: and in a number of wise guides there is salvation.
Proverbs 24:7 (show verse)
Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.
Proverbs 24:8 (show verse)
He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
Proverbs 24:9 (show verse)
The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.
Error » Definition of » Foolish thoughts
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Foolishness » The thought of foolishness
Scorn » Scorners
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Are hated by men
Sin » What is sin
Sin » Defined » Foolish thoughts
Sin » The thought of foolishness is
Thoughts » Evil
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Foolish thoughts
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Foolishness » The thought of foolishness
Scorn » Scorners
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Are hated by men
Sin » What is sin
Sin » Defined » Foolish thoughts
Sin » The thought of foolishness is
Thoughts » Evil
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Foolish thoughts
Proverbs 24:10 (show verse)
If you give way in the day of trouble, your strength is small.
Proverbs 24:11 (show verse)
Be the saviour of those who are given up to death, and do not keep back help from those who are slipping to destruction.
Proverbs 24:12 (show verse)
If you say, See, we had no knowledge of this: does not the tester of hearts give thought to it? and he who keeps your soul, has he no knowledge of it? and will he not give to every man the reward of his work?
Proverbs 24:13 (show verse)
My son, take honey, for it is good; and the flowing honey, which is sweet to your taste:
Proverbs 24:14 (show verse)
So let your desire be for wisdom: if you have it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:15 (show verse)
Do not keep a secret watch, O evil-doer, against the fields of the upright man, or send destruction on his resting-place:
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 24:16 (show verse)
For an upright man, after falling seven times, will get up again: but trouble is the downfall of the evil.
Proverbs 24:17 (show verse)
Do not be glad at the fall of your hater, and let not your heart have joy at his downfall:
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Enemies » Rejoice not at the failings of
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Rejoice » What not to rejoice in
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden by our lord
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Enemies » Rejoice not at the failings of
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Rejoice » What not to rejoice in
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden by our lord
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Proverbs 24:18 (show verse)
For fear that the Lord may see it, and it may be evil in his eyes, and his wrath may be turned away from him.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 24:19 (show verse)
Do not be troubled because of evil-doers, or have envy of sinners:
Proverbs 24:20 (show verse)
For there will be no future for the evil man; the light of sinners will be put out.
Proverbs 24:21 (show verse)
My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:
Character » Instability of
Children » Should » Fear God
duties of Citizens » General references to
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Government » Fearing the king
Instability » Warnings against
Kings » Should be » Feared
Loyalty » Encouraged
Nation » Duty to
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
Children » Should » Fear God
duties of Citizens » General references to
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Government » Fearing the king
Instability » Warnings against
Kings » Should be » Feared
Loyalty » Encouraged
Nation » Duty to
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
Proverbs 24:22 (show verse)
For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?
Proverbs 24:23 (show verse)
These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.
Judgment » How not to judge
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Partiality » Forbidden
Respect of persons » Partiality
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Social duties » Of impartiality » Partiality forbidden
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Partiality » Forbidden
Respect of persons » Partiality
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Social duties » Of impartiality » Partiality forbidden
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Proverbs 24:24 (show verse)
He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.
Proverbs 24:25 (show verse)
But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.
Proverbs 24:26 (show verse)
He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 24:27 (show verse)
Put your work in order outside, and make it ready in the field; and after that, see to the building of your house.
Proverbs 24:28 (show verse)
Do not be a violent witness against your neighbour, or let your lips say what is false.
Proverbs 24:29 (show verse)
Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.
Proverbs 24:30 (show verse)
I went by the field of the hater of work, and by the vine-garden of the man without sense;
Fence » Made of stone walls
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Ruin
Idleness and sloth » Effects of, afford instruction to others
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Vineyard » Neglected
Vineyards » Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Ruin
Idleness and sloth » Effects of, afford instruction to others
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Vineyard » Neglected
Vineyards » Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste
Proverbs 24:31 (show verse)
And it was all full of thorns, and covered with waste plants, and its stone wall was broken down.
Fence » Made of stone walls
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Ruin
Idleness and sloth » Effects of, afford instruction to others
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Nettles » An obnoxious plant
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Vineyard » Neglected
Vineyards » Frequently walled or fenced with hedges
Vineyards » Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste
Walls » Mentioned in scripture » Of vineyards
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Ruin
Idleness and sloth » Effects of, afford instruction to others
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Nettles » An obnoxious plant
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Vineyard » Neglected
Vineyards » Frequently walled or fenced with hedges
Vineyards » Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste
Walls » Mentioned in scripture » Of vineyards
Proverbs 24:32 (show verse)
Then looking at it, I gave thought: I saw, and I got teaching from it.
Proverbs 24:33 (show verse)
A little sleep, a little rest, a little folding of the hands in sleep:
Proverbs 24:34 (show verse)
So loss will come on you like an outlaw, and your need like an armed man.
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Hunger
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Want
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Drunkenness and gluttony
Rising » Late » consequences of
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Want
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Drunkenness and gluttony
Rising » Late » consequences of
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding