Proverbs 10:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 10:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 10:10 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. fall: Heb. be beaten" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 10:10 — KJV
“He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. fall: Heb. be beaten”
— Proverbs 10:10 (KJV)
Proverbs 10:10 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 10:10
“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. a prating...: Heb. a fool of lips fall: Heb. be beaten”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:10: prating, fool, fall
“I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. over: Heb. upon”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:10: eye, sorrow, heb
“The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. in...: Heb. before thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:10: eye, fool, heb
“Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: understanding: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:10: eye, fool, heb
“Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. that...: Heb. the pity of your soul”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:10: eye, fall, heb
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