Proverbs 1:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 1:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 1:11 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 1:11 — KJV
“If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:”
— Proverbs 1:11 (KJV)
Proverbs 1:11 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:11
“For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:11: lay, blood, innocent
“And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:11: lay, wait, blood
“Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:11: say, come, let
“And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:11: say, come, let
“Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:11: let, wait, without
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