Thematic Bible
Proverbs 27:1 (show verse)
For you do not know what a day may bring.
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
Boasting » What not to boast of
Presuming upon time » Boasting of the future
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Boasting of the future
Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The uncertainty of life
Seven » Uncertainties » the future
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Boasting of the future
seven Uncertainties » the future
Boasting » What not to boast of
Presuming upon time » Boasting of the future
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Boasting of the future
Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The uncertainty of life
Seven » Uncertainties » the future
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Boasting of the future
seven Uncertainties » the future
Proverbs 27:2 (show verse)
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 27:3 (show verse)
Stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But a fool’s [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.
Proverbs 27:4 (show verse)
Wrath is cruel and anger is an overwhelming flood,
But who is able to endure and stand before [the sin of] jealousy?
Proverbs 27:5 (show verse)
Better is an open reprimand [of loving correction]
Than love that is hidden.
Proverbs 27:6 (show verse)
Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].
Deceit » The wicked full of » Their kisses
Deceit » The kisses of an enemy are
Deception » What is deceit/deceitful
Enemies » The kisses of an enemy
Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Faith/faithfulness » What is faithful
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Reproving others
Friendship » The wounds of a friend
Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Kiss » Deceitful
Reproof » A proof of faithful friendship
Treachery » The treacherous kiss
Deceit » The kisses of an enemy are
Deception » What is deceit/deceitful
Enemies » The kisses of an enemy
Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Faith/faithfulness » What is faithful
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Reproving others
Friendship » The wounds of a friend
Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Kiss » Deceitful
Reproof » A proof of faithful friendship
Treachery » The treacherous kiss
Proverbs 27:7 (show verse)
He who is satisfied loathes honey,
But to the hungry soul any bitter thing is sweet.
Proverbs 27:8 (show verse)
Like a bird that wanders from her nest [with its comfort and safety],
So is a man who wanders from his home.
Proverbs 27:9 (show verse)
Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
Proverbs 27:10 (show verse)
Do not abandon your own friend and your father’s friend,
And do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster.
Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away.
Proverbs 27:11 (show verse)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
That I may reply to him who reproaches (reprimands, criticizes) me.
Proverbs 27:12 (show verse)
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,
But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
Proverbs 27:13 (show verse)
[The judge tells the creditor,] “Take the garment of one who is surety (guarantees a loan) for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge when he is surety for an immoral woman [for it is unlikely the debt will be repaid].”
Proverbs 27:14 (show verse)
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be counted as a curse to him [for it will either be annoying or his purpose will be suspect].
Proverbs 27:15 (show verse)
A constant dripping on a day of steady rain
And a contentious (quarrelsome) woman are alike;
Proverbs 27:16 (show verse)
Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind,
And grasps oil with his right hand.
Proverbs 27:17 (show verse)
As iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].
Proverbs 27:18 (show verse)
He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit,
And he who faithfully protects and cares for his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:19 (show verse)
As in water face reflects face,
So the heart of man reflects man.
Proverbs 27:20 (show verse)
Sheol (the place of the dead) and Abaddon (the underworld) are never satisfied;
Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.
Proverbs 27:21 (show verse)
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold [to separate the impurities of the metal],
And each is tested by the praise given to him [and his response to it, whether humble or proud].
Proverbs 27:22 (show verse)
Even though you pound a [hardened, arrogant] fool [who rejects wisdom] in a mortar with a pestle like grain,
Yet his foolishness will not leave him.
Proverbs 27:23 (show verse)
Be diligent to know the condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;
Agriculture » Requires diligence
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence
Diligence » Being diligent
Diligence » Required by God in » Lawful business
Diligence » Lawful business
Endurance » What does not endure
Milk » Flocks and herds fed for supply of
Oxen » Required great care and attention
Wealth » Riches disappearing
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence
Diligence » Being diligent
Diligence » Required by God in » Lawful business
Diligence » Lawful business
Endurance » What does not endure
Milk » Flocks and herds fed for supply of
Oxen » Required great care and attention
Wealth » Riches disappearing
Proverbs 27:24 (show verse)
For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
Proverbs 27:25 (show verse)
When the grass is gone, the new growth is seen,
And herbs of the mountain are gathered in,
Proverbs 27:26 (show verse)
The lambs will supply wool for your clothing,
And the goats will bring the price of a field.
Proverbs 27:27 (show verse)
And there will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
For the food of your household,
And for the maintenance of your maids.
Agriculture » Requires diligence
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Milk
Food » Articles of » Milk
Goat » Milk of, used for food
Goat » Milk of, used as food
Milk » Flocks and herds fed for supply of
Milk » Different kinds mentioned » Of goats
Milk » Of goats
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Milk
Food » Articles of » Milk
Goat » Milk of, used for food
Goat » Milk of, used as food
Milk » Flocks and herds fed for supply of
Milk » Different kinds mentioned » Of goats
Milk » Of goats