Proverbs 16:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:26 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. He...: Heb. The soul of him that craveth...: H..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:26 — KJV
“He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. He...: Heb. The soul of him that craveth...: Heb. boweth unto him”
— Proverbs 16:26 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:26 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 16:26
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:26: himself, heb, soul
“If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. break: Heb. profane”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:26: mouth, heb, soul
“And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life. me: Heb. my soul”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:26: himself, heb, soul
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. grieved: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:26: himself, heb, soul
“And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again. stretched: Heb. measured into...: Heb. into his inward parts”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:26: himself, heb, soul
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