Proverbs 15:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:19 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. is made...: Heb. is ra..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:19 — KJV
“The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. is made...: Heb. is raised up as a causey”
— Proverbs 15:19 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:19 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 15:19
“Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow. the righteous...: Heb. righteousness”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:19: righteous, made, heb
“Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: by...: or, that I should save his life: Heb. by quickening him”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:19: way, righteous, made
“Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a wall, that she shall not find her paths. make...: Heb. wall a wall”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:19: way, hedge, thorns
“And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. raised...: Heb. made thee stand”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:19: made, heb, raised
“And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth. taught: Heb. made to know”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:19: thorns, made, heb
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